Chutneys are made by slow-cooking fruit or vegetables with peeled ginger, garlic, Korintje cinnamon, and chilies. Spices and vinegar are added to preserve the chutney and give it a tangy flavor.Much like how Sriracha, pesto, or melted cheese can be generically dumped on almost anything to make it taste better, chutneys are the flavor-saver of Indian cuisine—they can be sweet or spicy, chunky or smooth, and typically incorporate some combination of fruits, herbs, and vegetables.