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chutney

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/ˈtʃʌtni/ · chut-ney

A condiment made from a mixture of spices, fruits, or vegetables, typically served with Indian dishes.

Meanings

nounformal

A condiment made from a mixture of spices, fruits, or vegetables, typically served with Indian dishes.

ایسی چٹنی جو مصالحے، میوہ جات یا سبزیوں کے ملاپ سے تیار کی جاتی ہے، عام طور پر ہندوستانی پکوانوں کے ساتھ پیش کی جاتی ہے۔

چٹنی

chutni

Formal: چٹنی

Synonyms

sauce condiment relishچٹنیمصالحہسلاد

Antonyms

bland plainسادہبے ذائقہ

Common Collocations

mango chutney
tomato chutney
spicy chutney

Example Sentences

I enjoy mango chutney with my curry.

مجھے اپنے سالن کے ساتھ آم کی چٹنی پسند ہے۔

Mujhe apne saalan ke saath aam ki chutni pasand hai.

The spicy chutney added flavor to the dry dish.

اس مصالحہ دار چٹنی نے خشک کھانے میں ذائقہ بڑھا دیا۔

Is masala daar chutni ne khushk khanay mein zaiqa barhadiya.

Chutney can be made from different fruits and spices.

چٹنی مختلف پھلوں اور مصالحوں سے بنائی جا سکتی ہے۔

Chutni mukhtalif phalon aur masalon se banai ja sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

salsa:Salsa is a Mexican sauce typically made from tomatoes and is usually more watery than chutney.

Word Family

chutneyed

verbچٹنی بنانا

chutneying

verbچٹنی بنانا

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'chutney' as 'chew and tangy' to remember its texture and taste.

Imagine a vibrant bowl of mango chutney beside a spicy curry.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چٹنی کے بغیر کھانا بے ذائقہ ہے۔

Chutni ke baghair khana be zaika hai.

Food is tasteless without chutney.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Hindi "चटनी (chaṭnī)" — a sauce or condiment

First known use: 17th century

The term 'chutney' is derived from the Hindi word and has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to a spicy condiment, often made from fruits, vegetables, and various spices.