Chutney (Hindi: चटनी; Urdu: چٹنی ) (British spelling) or chatni (Hindi, Urdu, Bengali or Tamil - சட்னி) is a term for a variety of sweet and spicy condiments, usually involving a fresh, chopped primary vegetable or fruit with added seasonings. Chutney, as a genre, is often similar to the Indian pickle and the salsa of Latin American cuisine, or European relish.