Best Grilled Cheese with Easy Indian Tomato Chutney

Name: Best Grilled Cheese with Easy Indian Tomato Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Grape Tomatoes; 1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar (or Whatever Vinegar You Want To Use); 1/2 cups Red Onion, Finely Chopped; Salt; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Minced; 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Vegetable/canola Oil; Red Chili Flakes; 1 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds; White Bread; Cheddar Cheese; Mayonnaise

Servings: persons

2 cups Grape Tomatoes
1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar (or Whatever Vinegar You Want To Use)
1/2 cups Red Onion, Finely Chopped
Salt
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Minced
1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Vegetable/canola Oil
Red Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds
White Bread
Cheddar Cheese
Mayonnaise

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1) Throw tomatoes, vinegar and onions in a pot over high heat.
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Season with salt, boil for 5 minutes.
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2) Add garlic, ginger, cilantro and brown sugar plus a splash of water if its too dry.
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Stir and boil for another 5 minutes.
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3) Meanwhile, in a small skillet, warm oil until shimmering.
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Add urad dal and red chili flakes.
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When dal has turned a little darker, add mustard seeds, and stand back!
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Theyll splutter!
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Once theyre done spluttering, pour into the tomato mixture (which should be done boiling).
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If this sounds complicated, watch the video on my site, and itll be easier to understand.
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4) Turn the heat down, simmer 20 minutes until the tomato mixture takes on a jam consistency.
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Try to keep some of the tomatoes whole.
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5) Allow chutney to cool.
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Then make grilled cheese.
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6) Heat nonstick or cast iron skillet over moderately low heat.
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Make sandwich with cheese and tomato chutney.
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Slather some mayonnaise on the outside of one side of the sandwich.
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Place it mayo-side down in the skillet.
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Slather mayo on the other side.
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Wait a couple of minutes, until its browned, then flip and brown the other side.
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7) Cut into triangles and serve!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Grape Tomatoes, 1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar (or Whatever Vinegar You Want To Use), 1/2 cups Red Onion, Finely Chopped, Salt, and more.

Yes, Best Grilled Cheese with Easy Indian Tomato Chutney falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!