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Chutney A chutney is a spread in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent. Chutneys are made in a wide variety of forms, such as a tomato relish, a ground peanut garnish, yogurt or curd, cucumber, spicy coconut, spicy onion or mint dipping sa ...
is a
sauce In cooking, a sauce is a liquid, cream, or semi-solid food, served on or used in preparing other foods. Most sauces are not normally consumed by themselves; they add flavor, moisture, and visual appeal to a dish. ''Sauce'' is a French wor ...
and
condiment A condiment is a preparation that is added to food, typically after cooking, to impart a specific flavor, to enhance the flavor, or to complement the dish. A table condiment or table sauce is more specifically a condiment that is served separat ...
in
Indian cuisine Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to India. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally available spices, he ...
, the cuisines of the
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and
South Asian cuisine South is one of the cardinal directions or compass points. The direction is the opposite of north and is perpendicular to both east and west. Etymology The word ''south'' comes from Old English ''sūþ'', from earlier Proto-Germanic ''*sunþa ...
. It is made from a highly variable mixture of
spice A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring or coloring food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Spice ...
s,
vegetable Vegetables are parts of plants that are consumed by humans or other animals as food. The original meaning is still commonly used and is applied to plants collectively to refer to all edible plant matter, including the flowers, fruits, stems, ...
s, or
fruit In botany, a fruit is the seed-bearing structure in flowering plants that is formed from the ovary after flowering. Fruits are the means by which flowering plants (also known as angiosperms) disseminate their seeds. Edible fruits in particu ...
. Chutney originated in India, and is similar in preparation and usage to a pickle. In contemporary times, chutneys and pickles are a
mass-produced Mass production, also known as flow production or continuous production, is the production of substantial amounts of standardized products in a constant flow, including and especially on assembly lines. Together with job production and ba ...
food product.


Chutneys

* Blatjang —a South African chutney made from dried fruit. *
Branston Pickle Branston is an English food brand best known for the original Branston Pickle, a jarred pickled chutney first made in 1922 in the village of Branston near Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire by Crosse & Blackwell. The Branston factory proved to ...
—a jarred, mass-produced
pickled Pickling is the process of preserving or extending the shelf life of food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. The pickling procedure typically affects the food's texture and flavor. The resulting food is called ...
chutney A chutney is a spread in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent. Chutneys are made in a wide variety of forms, such as a tomato relish, a ground peanut garnish, yogurt or curd, cucumber, spicy coconut, spicy onion or mint dipping sa ...
first made in England in 1922 by
Crosse & Blackwell Crosse & Blackwell is a British food brand. The original company was established in London in 1706, then was acquired by Edmund Crosse and Thomas Blackwell in 1830. It became independent until it was acquired by Swiss conglomerate Nestlé in 1960. ...
. It is sweet and spicy with a chutney-like consistency, containing chunks of vegetables in a thick brown sticky sauce. * ''
Chammanthi podi Chammanthi Podi is a dry condiment and chutney from the South Indian state of Kerala. Usually, regular coconut chutneys would spoil the same day without refrigeration, so making Chammanthi Podi was a way to preserve the chutney for months. To ma ...
''—a dry condiment and coconut chutney from the Indian state of
Kerala Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South ...
. *
Coconut chutney Coconut chutney is a south Indian chutney, a side-dish or a condiment, common in the Indian subcontinent. The condiment is made with coconut pulp ground with other ingredients such as green chillies, tamarind, salt, coriander and water. Coconut ...
—a
South Indian South India, also known as Dakshina Bharata or Peninsular India, consists of the peninsular southern part of India. It encompasses the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, as well as the union territ ...
chutney
side dish A side dish, sometimes referred to as a side order, side item, or simply a side, is a food item that accompanies the entrée or main course at a meal.condiment A condiment is a preparation that is added to food, typically after cooking, to impart a specific flavor, to enhance the flavor, or to complement the dish. A table condiment or table sauce is more specifically a condiment that is served separat ...
, it is common in
South Indian South India, also known as Dakshina Bharata or Peninsular India, consists of the peninsular southern part of India. It encompasses the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, as well as the union territ ...
states. It is made with coconut pulp ground with other ingredients such as
tamarind Tamarind (''Tamarindus indica'') is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is probably indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus ''Tamarindus'' is monotypic, meaning that it contains only this species. It belongs to the family Fabaceae ...
, green chili peppers and coriander. * Coriander chutney—common in Indian cuisine. *
Dahi chutney Dahi chutney is strained dahi that is mixed into a chutney of mint and onions, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is popular in South India and is a side dish along with ''mirchi ka salan'' for the popular Hyderabadi biryani. Ingre ...
strained yogurt mixed into a chutney of
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and onions, popular in South India. *
Eromba Eromba is an ethnic dish of the Meitei community of Manipur Manipur () ( mni, Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram ...
—common in
Manipuri cuisine Manipuri cuisine refers to the cuisine of Manipur, a state of northeastern India. Daily meals are based on rice, with a few side dishes of vegetables, fish and meat. A meal would usually have a vegetable stew called or , flavored with dried or ...
. *
Garlic chutney Garlic chutney, also referred to as lahsun chutney, lahsun ki chutney, lehsun chutney and bellulli chutney, is a chutney, originating from the Indian subcontinent, made from fresh garlic, dry or fresh coconut, groundnuts and green or red chili pep ...
—prepared using fresh garlic, dry or fresh coconut, groundnuts and green or red chili peppers, prepared in both wet and dried forms. * Gooseberry chutney—gooseberry (''amla'') chutney or "amlakir chutney" is common in
Bengali Bengali or Bengalee, or Bengalese may refer to: *something of, from, or related to Bengal, a large region in South Asia * Bengalis, an ethnic and linguistic group of the region * Bengali language, the language they speak ** Bengali alphabet, the w ...
cuisine. It is prepared by boiling raw sliced gooseberries in spicy jaggery or sugar syrup. * Green mango chutney—an Indian chutney prepared using unripe mangoes. * ''Hara choley'' chutney—made with raw unripe green chickpeas, often mixed with green coriander leaves. *
Hog plum Hog plum is a common name for several plants that produce edible fruit, and may refer to: *Species of the genus ''Spondias'' **''Spondias dulcis'' **'' Spondias mombin'' **'' Spondias pinnata'' *Species of the genus ''Colubrina'' *'' Prunus rivulari ...
chutney—common in Bengali and
Karnataka Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
cuisine. It is called "Amrar chutney" in
West Bengal West Bengal (, Bengali: ''Poshchim Bongo'', , abbr. WB) is a state in the eastern portion of India. It is situated along the Bay of Bengal, along with a population of over 91 million inhabitants within an area of . West Bengal is the fou ...
. Ambade (''tulu'') chutney made from hog plum is a special dish from coastal districts of the
Karnataka Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
state of India (Bharat). * ''Kachri ki'' chutney—made with ''kachri'' ( wild melon). * Major Grey's Chutney—reputedly created by a 19th-century British Army officer of the same name who, though likely apocryphal, presumably lived in
British India The provinces of India, earlier presidencies of British India and still earlier, presidency towns, were the administrative divisions of British governance on the Indian subcontinent. Collectively, they have been called British India. In one ...
. It has been described as a mild chutney compared to others that have a spicier flavor profile. * Mango ginger chutney—a Bengali chutney prepared using mango ginger (''amada'') and tamarind (''tetul'') paste. Usually served as a condiment with
samosa A samosa () or singara is a fried Indian pastry with a savory filling, including ingredients such as spiced potatoes, onions, and peas. It may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes, depending on the region. Sam ...
(''singara'') and other fritters. * Papaya chutney—a chutney common in Bengali cuisine. This chutney which is also called "plastic chutney" is prepared with boiling fresh sliced green papaya in water with sugar and lemon juice. Dried fruits like raisins and
cashews The cashew tree (''Anacardium occidentale'') is a tropical evergreen tree native to South America in the genus '' Anacardium'' that produces the cashew seed and the cashew apple accessory fruit. The tree can grow as tall as , but the dwarf cu ...
may also be added later. * Peanut chutney—a mildly spicy chutney that can be used to accompany many various foods. *
Pineapple The pineapple (''Ananas comosus'') is a tropical plant with an edible fruit; it is the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae. The pineapple is indigenous to South America, where it has been cultivated for many centuri ...
chutney—common in Bengali cuisine as "anaras er chutney". This chutney is prepared by boiling thin slices of pineapple (''anaras'') in sugar or jaggery syrup. Pomegranate seeds can also be added with sliced pineapples. * Pudina chutney—prepared using
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. *
Ridge gourd ''Luffa'' is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae). In everyday non-technical usage, the luffa, also spelled loofah, usually refers to the fruits of the species ''Luffa aegyptiaca'' and ''Luffa acutan ...
chutney—part of
Udupi cuisine Udupi cuisine is a cuisine of South India. It forms an important part of Tuluva cuisine and takes its name from Udupi, a city on the southwest coast of India in the Tulunadu region. Udupi cuisine is strictly vegetarian and has its origin in th ...
eaten during the meal or as accompaniment to snacks like ''
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'' or ''
idli Idli or idly () is a type of savoury rice cake, originating from the South India,popular as breakfast foods in Southern India and in Sri Lanka. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and ric ...
''. * ''Saunth''—a sweet chutney used in Indian ''
chaat Chaat, or chāt (IAST: ''cāṭ)'' () is a family of savoury snacks that originated in North India, typically served as an hors d'oeuvre or at roadside tracks from stalls or food carts across South Asia in North India, Pakistan, Nepal and B ...
s'', made from dried ginger (''sooth'') and tamarind (''imli'') paste, hence the name. *
Tamarind Tamarind (''Tamarindus indica'') is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is probably indigenous to tropical Africa. The genus ''Tamarindus'' is monotypic, meaning that it contains only this species. It belongs to the family Fabaceae ...
chutney—also known as ''imli'' chutney, it is used in some Indian snacks. Tamarind chutney made from ''imli'', banana, and some spices that can also be used with ''
samosa A samosa () or singara is a fried Indian pastry with a savory filling, including ingredients such as spiced potatoes, onions, and peas. It may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes, depending on the region. Sam ...
'', ''kachori'', and other fried Indian snacks. * Tomato chutney—a type of chutney prepared using
tomato The tomato is the edible berry of the plant ''Solanum lycopersicum'', commonly known as the tomato plant. The species originated in western South America, Mexico, and Central America. The Mexican Nahuatl word gave rise to the Spanish word ...
es as a primary ingredient. ''Tamtar kasundi'' originated in
Bengal Bengal ( ; bn, বাংলা/বঙ্গ, translit=Bānglā/Bôngô, ) is a geopolitical, cultural and historical region in South Asia, specifically in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal, predom ...
and is typically a spicy and savory tomato and mustard chutney. Tomato chutney has been a mass-produced product in the United States. Gordon & Dilworth in New York produced it in the 1890s–1900s (decade), and exported some of the product.


Gallery

File:Branston Pickle close-up.jpg, A close-up view of Branston Pickle File:Chutney being hand-made.jpg, Chutney being hand-made File:Various jarred chutneys.jpg, Various jarred chutneys File:Cranberry chutney.jpg, Close-up view of a
cranberry Cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs or trailing vines in the subgenus ''Oxycoccus'' of the genus '' Vaccinium''. In Britain, cranberry may refer to the native species '' Vaccinium oxycoccos'', while in North America, cranberry ...
chutney File:Vegetable samosas with Major Grey's chutney.jpg, Major Grey's Chutney and vegetable samosas File:Plain Dosa with Peanut Chutney.jpg, Peanut chutney (top) with a
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File:Tomato Chutny.jpg, Homemade tomato chutney


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References


External links


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