Chutney

Chutney
Different types of chutneys from Bengaluru, India
Alternative namespachadi, chammanthi, chatney, chatni, satni, upsecanam, thuvayal, aachar, pacchadi
Place of originIndian subcontinent
Region or stateSouth Asia, Caribbean, and parts of Africa, Fiji
Associated cuisineAfghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Fiji, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom
Main ingredientsVegetables, fruits, salt, spices, and herbs.
South Indian-style chutney (green)
Variety of chutneys served with the main dish
Mango chutney
Pesarattu and ginger chutney

A chutney (pronounced [ˈʧəʈɳiː]) is a spread typically associated with 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 sauce.