chutneys
Indian fruit spreads
Chutneys is the plural of chutney, a condiment originating in South Asian cuisine.
Chutneys range from smooth to chunky, sweet to savory, mild to fiery—made from fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.
Mango chutney is perhaps most familiar in Western contexts, often served alongside curries or as a spread: The table was set with various chutneys and pickles.
Keen pleasurable appreciation
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
- sambalSoutheast Asian chili condiment
achaar · pickle · coconut · tomato · onion · garlic · peanut · sesame
South Asian stone fruit
- tamarindTangy-podded tropical tree
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- coconutHard-shelled tropical drupe
tomato · date · ginger · garlic · onion · cilantro · jaggery · lime
Sharp and lively-tasting
- sweetTasting of sugar
- spicyHaving strong heat
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
tart · zesty · piquant · fiery · mild · hot · sour · balanced
Person from either continent
- tandooriIndian clay-oven method
- thaliMulti-dish serving platter
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
- idliSteamed lentil-rice cake
samosa · paratha · biryani · roti · naan · papadum · dal · paneer
relish
Keen pleasurable appreciation
- accompanimentSupplementary support element
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- raitaYogurt-based cooling condiment
sambal · achaar · pickle · coconut · tomato · onion · garlic · peanut · sesame · tempering
mango
South Asian stone fruit
coconut · tomato · date · ginger · garlic · onion · cilantro · jaggery · lime · yogurt
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
pungent · tart · zesty · piquant · fiery · mild · hot · sour · balanced · complex
Indian
Person from either continent
- tandooriIndian clay-oven method
- thaliMulti-dish serving platter
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
idli · samosa · paratha · biryani · roti · naan · papadum · dal · paneer · puri
dip
Brief immersion or condiment
accompaniment · side · ramekin · dollop · drizzle · smear · pairing · snack · mezze · sharing
canning
Airtight food preservation
- bottlingPackaging liquids in containers
- jarringDisturbingly incongruous
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
pectin · vinegar · sugar · storage · pantry · refrigeration · fermented · pickled · homemade · batch
- farmers marketfarmers market, farmstand, farm stands, tomato, vendors
- English farepork pie, cream tea, clotted cream, scones, faggots
- cuisinelocal cuisine, regional cuisine, indigenous cuisine, ethnic food, traditional recipes
- food extrasappetizers, dips, spreads, snacks, finger foods
- charcuteriesalami, prosciutto, saucisson, terrine, jambon
- Hindu cuisineghee, dal, chapati, roti, puri
- mango chutneySpiced tropical fruit preserve
- mint chutneyHerbed South Asian condiment
- green chutneyHerbed Indian condiment
- coconut chutneyGround drupe relish
- tomato chutneySpiced fruit preserve
- garlic chutneySpiced allium-based condiment