Bengali Style Tomato and Bell Pepper Chutney and Hacked Account

Tomato and Pepper ChutneyThis Bengali Style is Tomato and Bell Pepper Chutney is a fusion style chutney that will give both salsa and ketchup a run for their money this summer. It is like a Bengali tomato chutney went a few places and then stopped in my Hudson Valley kitchen. It has taken a lot this week for me to get back to writing this post.

Story of the Bengali Tomato and Bell Pepper Chutney.

As of now my instagram account is hacked and unavailable to me. And there are no responses from Instagram to my numerous emails. In the meantime, a hacker has access and has sent ridiculous messages to my friends. With requests ranging from hacking their accounts and trying to extort money. Somehow this is not a violation of Instagram’s community guidelines. Probably making me take a step back and realizing, that social media is really to accentuate not replace what I do on this site.  And I am grateful to be able to create and share my thoughts and cooking with everyone here.  However, I will say this one more time, I am sorry that my account is gone.

After a very anxious week, I summoned some energy to try something a little fun and creative. This chutney is simple as things go, but interesting enough to keep my creative juices going. I already have a classic version here and an instant pot version here, so this one is something that I can have some more fun with. This chutney actually has some of the familiar notes of a Bengali tomato chutney. However, the bell pepper gives it an interesting complexity. I also run the chutney through the food processor to give it a little more of a dip like texture.

Tomato and Pepper Chutney

Lastly, I add a final pop of flavor by adding a finish with the Bengali Five Spice seasoning. Two layers of flavor!. I keep telling you, it is all about layering flavors. Make a batch and add this to anything that needs a condiment!

A traditional Bengali chutney is sweet, sticky and tangy. This is lighter and much like this tomato and peanut chutney a riff on the original recipe.

How to Enjoy this Chutney

This chutney is perfect as a dip, along with an assortment of other dips, such as hummus or a muhammara.

And of course, just add it to any Bengali dish such as my favorite khichuri to add a touch or difference to a classic idea.

 

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Bengali Style Tomato and Pepper Chutney and Hacked Account

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: Makes about 1 cup

Bengali Style Tomato and Pepper Chutney and Hacked Account

A Bengali style tomato and bell pepper chutney, with fun fusion variations.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of oil (preferably mustard oil), divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
  • 1 dried red chili
  • 1 large or 2 medium sized ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon Bengali Five Spice Blend (aka panchphoron)

Instructions

  1. Heat half the oil and add in the mustard seeds. Add in the ginger and sauté lightly for about 20 seconds.
  2. Add in the dried red chili and then add in the tomato and bell pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add in the salt, sugar and 1/4 cup of water and simmer for 5 minutes or so until the chutney thickens.
  4. Turn off the heat.
  5. Place in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add in the tarragon.
  6. Heat the remaining oil and add in the Bengali 5 Spice Blend and wait until it crackles.
  7. Pour in the tomato mixture and stir well.
  8. All the chutney to cool down or even chill before serving.
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