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chutney

American  
[chuht-nee] / ˈtʃʌt ni /
Or chutnee

noun

PLURAL

chutneys
  1. 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.


chutney British  
/ ˈtʃʌtnɪ /

noun

  1. a pickle of Indian origin, made from fruit, vinegar, spices, sugar, etc

    mango chutney

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

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Etymology

Origin of chutney

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

Example Sentences

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The curried goat patties were a ten out of ten, elevated by a surprising mango chutney.

From Salon

"Today on the menu we have kitchari - a mix of daal and rice, with tomato chutney, halloumi and salad," the school cook says, as she serves the students.

From BBC

“I became a chutney cosmopolite,” he wrote, “and a raconteur of relish recipes.”

From Salon

I’m campaigning for them to add the slice from Bridgetown Roti, with honey-jerk chicken and mango chutney, to the permanent menu.

From Los Angeles Times

The chutney practically makes itself once you toss all the ingredients together in a saucepan, but you would think this standout relish of sorts requires much more effort.

From Salon