The Indian word “Chutney” is used for spicy, sweet and sour sauces served to complement other foods. Although there are many different types of chutney, they are all made with fruit and/or vegetables, which are sometimes used in whole pieces. The consistency resembles that of a fruit preserve. The final flavour comes with the addition of spices, vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar, and the cooking is more intense and longer than the process used for normal fruit preserves. The fruit is intentionally cooked at a higher temperature to give the end product a slightly caramel taste.
