Chutney

A sweet and sour condiment, created to accompany Indian fruit and spice curries, it was a favorite of the English in India, who anglicized the original name, chatni, into chutney. Fruit and vegetables, or sometimes a combination of the two, are cooked in vinegar with sugar and spices until the mixture has the consistency of jam. Chutney can be reduced to a puree, or it can retain a chunky texture with recognizable pieces of ingredients. Their flavor can range from mild to spicy. All chutneys can be characterized by a syrupy juice that is usually highly spiced.