Chutney or chatni is a term for a variety of sweet and spicy condiments, usually involving a fresh, chopped primary vegetable or fruit with added seasonings. In India, a chutney is often made to be eaten fresh, using whatever suitable strongly flavoured ingredients are locally available at the time. The Hindi translation of “to make chutney” is a common idiom meaning “to crush.” In traditional Indian chutneys, the use of a stone mortar and pestle is often regarded as vital to create the ideal chutney.
In the past, chutneys were ground with a mortar and pestle made of stone or an ammikkal (Tamil). Nowadays, electric blenders replace the stone implements.
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