plural chutneys
: a thick sauce of Indian origin that contains fruits, vinegar, sugar, and spices and is used as a condiment
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Then, towards the end of cooking, stirring in a chutney made from cilantro, peanuts, brown sugar, and lime juice keeps the flavors bright and fresh.
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
One chutney brand alone, Veer, offers about a dozen intriguing varieties — including a tangy Bhel Puri for snacks, two types of mango (Alphonso, Kaccha), Manchurian (which always means spicy), a minty Pudina, Tangy Tomato and both Sweet Garlic and Spicy Garlic.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Entrées feature cacio e pepe lumache, beef tenderloin with chimichurri, shakshuka in vadouvan tomato sauce, and Bengali potatoes with currant and poblano chutney.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Condiments are rationed: a smear of pickle chutney with cheese, or a splash of ketchup in a bacon roll.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
One chutney brand alone, Veer, offers about a dozen intriguing varieties — including a tangy Bhel Puri for snacks, two types of mango (Alphonso, Kaccha), Manchurian (which always means spicy), a minty Pudina, Tangy Tomato and both Sweet Garlic and Spicy Garlic.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Entrées feature cacio e pepe lumache, beef tenderloin with chimichurri, shakshuka in vadouvan tomato sauce, and Bengali potatoes with currant and poblano chutney.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Condiments are rationed: a smear of pickle chutney with cheese, or a splash of ketchup in a bacon roll.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Chutney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chutney. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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