Claim: Chutney derives from Hindi and refers to fresh and pickled preparations, can also sometimes be called achār.
Evidence: A chutney is a family of condiments or sauces in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent. In India, "chutney" refers to fresh and pickled preparations indiscriminately. A different word achār (Hindi: अचार) applies to pickles that often contain oil and are rarely sweet.