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History of Chutney

Chutney is derived from the Hindi word “caṭnī” & Northern Indian Urdu word “chaṭnī” meaning to lick. Simple spiced chutneys originated in India and can be traced back to around 500 BC and preserving food in this manner was adopted by the Romans. Chutneys made their way to England and France sometime in the early […]

What is Chutney?

Chutney, pronounced “chuht-nee”, refers to a family of condiments from South Asian cuisine, and just like salsa in this country, there is no right or wrong recipe – just a preferred flavor or two. While Chutneys are most often associated with India they’re also popular in Africa and the Caribbean islands. Chutneys are served with […]