Also chutny, chutnee. [Hindī chatni.] A strong hot relish or condiment compounded of ripe fruits, acids, or sour herbs, and flavored with chillies, spices, etc.
1813. J. Forbes, Oriental Mem., II. 50 (Y.). The Chatna is sometimes made with cocoa-nut, lime juice, garlic, and chilies.
1816. ‘Quiz,’ Grand Master, VIII. She soon return’d with … Rice, chitny, Bombay ducks, and tea.
1848. Thackeray, Van. Fair, lix. Chests of mangoes, chutney, and currie-powders.
1870. Eng. Mech., 4 Feb., 512/2. Chutnee.
