chutney

Or chut·nee

[chuht-nee]

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

/ 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

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

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"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.

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

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

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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.

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