chutney

or chut·nee

[ chuht-nee ]

noun

, plural chut·neys.

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

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chutney¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chutney¹

C19: from Hindi catni, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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.

From Washington Post

Couples will begin with an amuse of Truffle Wada Lollipop with spiced potato, truffle shavings and coconut chutney.

From 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.

From Washington Post

One of my favorite childhood memories is of my grandmother sitting on the terrace, sorting summer mangoes for pickles and chutneys.

From Ozy

We also make lots of jams, chutneys, pickles, and preserves.

From Eater

Place a sheet of plastic wrap on the surface of the avocado chutney and store, chilled.

From The 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.

From The Daily Beast

For the Avocado Chutney Place all the ingredients in a small bowl.

From The Daily Beast

The cheeses are drizzled with delicious local olive oil and include a sweet fig chutney chaser.

From The Daily Beast

Well, add this chutney-esque roasted-red-pepper spread to that list.

From The Daily Beast

At dinner a variety was made by the chicken being curried, accompanied by an unlimited supply of rice and chutney.

From Project Gutenberg

"Like Paprika and Chutney," she burst into a half-laugh, looking meaningly at Sard.

From Project Gutenberg

"We will drop the whole thing until we have had our chops and chutney," said he.

From Project Gutenberg

Chutney looks with some surprise at the famous signature attached with a bold hand.

From Project Gutenberg

“Fasten Forbes to one rope, and come up the other yourself,” he called out to Chutney.

From Project Gutenberg