Common chutney ingredient (4)
I believe the answer is:
herb
'common chutney ingredient' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for herb that I've seen before include "man's name" , "Chives or coriander, say" , "like Basil" , "Savoury plant" , "Type of plant used in medicine" .)