chutney

noun

chut·​ney ˈchət-nē How to pronounce chutney (audio)
plural chutneys
: a thick sauce of Indian origin that contains fruits, vinegar, sugar, and spices and is used as a condiment

Examples of chutney in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Harvest loquat fruits to eat out of hand or to make chutney and other relishes. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024 This cookbook is broken down into 14 chapters, including chutneys and relishes, fish and seafood, desserts and drinks, and more. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024 Cut biscuits in half, top with a slice of ham and slather with mustard, chutney or hot pepper jelly. Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Serve with spicy and sweet homemade pineapple chutney. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024 Don't forget the yogurt chutney flecked with mustard seed and green chile. Alex Bhattacharji, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Dec. 2023 The chutney can be refrigerated for up to 14 days or frozen for up to 6 months. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2023 Patel had taken a few typical toppings (the ones my aunties used) and turned them into a coconut cilantro chutney, pushing my favorite flavors to the forefront. Leena Trivedi-Grenier, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023 Fill this 15-inch long stoneware charcuterie platter with an assortment of artisan meats and cheeses, plus a few grapes, mixed nuts, and a sweet chutney for a party-pleasing appetizer. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Hindi caṭnī & Urdu chaṭnī

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chutney was in 1813

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“Chutney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chutney. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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