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chutney

chutneys

Chutney is an Indian condiment that adds a sweet, spicy flavor to your food. When you eat at an Indian restaurant, you can ask for extra chutney on the side.

Some chutneys resemble jam — and, in fact, many types are made with fruit that's been cooked or pickled in vinegar, lemon, or tamarind, and often sugar. Other chutney is made with vegetables and flavored with various spices. European chutneys tend to be sweet, while in India they're just as likely to be very hot and spicy. The word chutney has a Sanskrit root, caṭnī, "to lick."

Definitions of chutney
  1. noun
    a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices
    synonyms: Indian relish
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    condiment
    a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
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