chutney

[US]/'tʃʌtnɪ/
[UK]/'tʃʌtni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a pungent relish or sauce made of fruits or vegetables, typically used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Word Forms
Pluralchutneys

Phrases & Collocations

spicy chutney

mango chutney

tamarind chutney

Example Sentences

cooking down the chutney can take up to 45 minutes.

I love to pair my cheese with a sweet mango chutney.

The spicy tomato chutney added a kick to the bland sandwich.

She made a batch of homemade apple chutney for the party.

The Indian restaurant served a delicious mint chutney with the samosas.

I like to spread some cranberry chutney on my turkey sandwich.

The chutney recipe called for a mix of spices like cumin and coriander.

The tangy tamarind chutney complemented the fried pakoras perfectly.

I always keep a jar of mango chutney in my pantry for quick snacks.

The chutney was a hit at the barbecue, everyone loved the spicy kick.

She whipped up a fresh pineapple chutney to serve with the grilled fish.

Real-world Examples

As opposed to soy sauce, Nepali momo use a chutney.

Source: Culinary methods for gourmet food

Some households even include fruit chutney or tomatoes.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Gourmet Food

So, your marriage has brought together chutney and fritters.

Source: BBC documentary "Mom's Home Cooking"

Did you spot the chutney's flavours, Sam?

Source: 6 Minute English

With eggplant chutney and red pepper coulis they went down nicely.

Source: National Geographic Anthology

This tamarind and date chutney, the ketchup of India.

Source: Connection Magazine

So, yeah, and South Africans smear apricot chutney or apricot jam on absolutely everything, desserts, savoury, whatever.

Source: Gourmet Base

And then green chutney made with mint and chilies and lime and cilantro.

Source: Connection Magazine

At Hindu New Year, mothers give their children a special chutney – a mixture of fruit, spices, sugar and vinegar.

Source: 6 Minute English

Why? Because you slept together, and when she was done with you? she discarded you like last night's chutney? Yes.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 1

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