chutney

or chut·nee

[ chuht-nee ]

/ ˈtʃʌt ni /

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noun, plural chut·neys.

a sauce or relish of East Indian origin, often compounded of both sweet and sour ingredients, as fruits and herbs, with spices and other seasoning.

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Origin of chutney

First recorded in 1805–15, chutney is from the Hindi word chatnī

Words nearby chutney

chuse, chute, Chu Teh, chute the chute, chutist, chutney, chutzpa, chutzpah, Chuuk, Chuuk Islands, Chuvash

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How to use chutney in a sentence

Sheathed in a chickpea batter that turns into a golden jacket after time in the fryer, the cod is dusted with spices including turmeric and dry fenugreek and served with ramp chutney.
Rania delights with some of the most inspired Indian cooking in D.C.|Tom Sietsema|August 5, 2022|Washington Post
Couples will begin with an amuse of Truffle Wada Lollipop with spiced potato, truffle shavings and coconut chutney.
Celebrate omicron’s decline this Valentine’s Day|Evan Caplan|February 3, 2022|Washington Blade
His latest creations — zesty crab and roasted coconut served beneath a rice crisp, soft duck patties made tangy with goat cheese and set on orange chutney — should help fill the plush seats.
2021 Fall Dining Guide|Tom Sietsema|October 6, 2021|Washington Post
One of my favorite childhood memories is of my grandmother sitting on the terrace, sorting summer mangoes for pickles and chutneys.
The Curious Warmth of Grandma’s Kitchen|Sohini Das Gupta|September 17, 2021|Ozy

We also make lots of jams, chutneys, pickles, and preserves.
How a British Retiree Became the Twitter King of ‘Big Veg’ Gardening|Jenny G. Zhang|April 12, 2021|Eater
Place a sheet of plastic wrap on the surface of the avocado chutney and store, chilled.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
For each portion, set a breast on the bottom of a warm plate and set a large spoonful of avocado chutney alongside it.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
For the Avocado Chutney Place all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The cheeses are drizzled with delicious local olive oil and include a sweet fig chutney chaser.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|June 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Well, add this chutney-esque roasted-red-pepper spread to that list.
What to Eat|Cookstr.com|August 18, 2009|DAILY BEAST
At dinner a variety was made by the chicken being curried, accompanied by an unlimited supply of rice and chutney.
Forty-one years in India|Frederick Sleigh Roberts
"Like Paprika and Chutney," she burst into a half-laugh, looking meaningly at Sard.
Under the Law|Edwina Stanton Babcock
"We will drop the whole thing until we have had our chops and chutney," said he.
The Copy-Cat and Other Stories|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Chutney looks with some surprise at the famous signature attached with a bold hand.
The River of Darkness|William Murray Graydon
“Fasten Forbes to one rope, and come up the other yourself,” he called out to Chutney.
The River of Darkness|William Murray Graydon

British Dictionary definitions for chutney

chutney

/ (ˈtʃʌtnɪ) /

noun

a pickle of Indian origin, made from fruit, vinegar, spices, sugar, etcmango chutney

a type of music popular in the Caribbean Asian community, much influenced by calypso

Word Origin for chutney

C19: from Hindi catni, of uncertain origin

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