Chutney
(noun)
- A condiment made from fruits or vegetables, vinegar, sugar, and spices, typically used in Indian cuisine.
- A relish or sauce made of fruits or vegetables, vinegar, sugar, and spices, typically used as a condiment with meat or fish.
Origin:
From hindi चटनी (caṭnī), from sanskrit चक्रनी (cakranī, "that in which something is mixed"), from चक्र (cakra, "circular, wheel") + नी (nī, "in"). the term chutney was first used in the 18th century to refer to a type of indian condiment.
Examples:
- She was serving chutney with the meal.
- I put some chutney on my sandwich.
- He was making mango chutney.
- The chutney was sweet and spicy.
- The chutney was an important part of the Indian cuisine.