PRE MEAL SNACK
- PappadamPlain crunchy pappadams£3.75
- Kadala PoriyalFried chickpeas seasoned with aromatic spices£5.95
- Valakkai PoriyalTraditional chips made from plantains and tossed in fresh spice herbs.£5.95
- Pre Meal SnackA mixture of Pappadam, Kadala Poriyal and Valakkai Poriyal£6.95
SOUP
- RasamA tangy and savoury, village-style vegetable soup. Flavoured with tomatoes and seasoned with South Indian spices.£5.45
STARTERS
- Aadu Chukka (Lamb)This mouth-watering, spicy roasted lamb is prepared by cooking small pieces of lamb in caramelized onions and authentic Chettinadu spices.£10.95
- Porcha Kolli (Chicken)Commonly known as “Chicken 65”, Poricha Kolli is a spicy, deep-fried, boneless chicken cubes dish, originating from the vibrant city of Chennai, this mouth-watering fried chicken is prepared by marinating chicken pieces in authentic spices.£9.95
- Kolli Melagu Varuval (Chicken)The pepper chicken is prepared by cooking boneless chicken pieces in aromatic South Indian spices along with capsicum, red onions, black pepper, curry leaves, and green chillies. The chicken fry is served hot with salad and lemon slices to take the flavour up a notch.£9.95
- Poricha Meen (Fish)Delicious and aromatic fried prawns that are prepared by marinating fresh tiger prawns in refreshing spices and deep-fried in lightly coated batter in traditional style to give feel of light crunch in every bite.£10.95
- Chettinad PlatterA mouth-watering traditional Chettinad platter consisting of Aadu Chukka (lamb), Poricha Meen (fish), Eral Poriyal (Prawns) and Porcha Kolli (Chicken)£29.95
- Ulundu VadaiDelicious, golden fried, lentil and curry leaves doughnuts that are fluffy in the middle and crispy golden on the outside. Served hot with sambar and chutney. And crispy golden on the outside. Served hot with sambar and chutney.£6.45
- Mini Masala DosaSouth Indian-style crepes, prepared from rice and lentil batter. Paper-thin pancakes are rolled with spicy mashed potato, onion, and green chilies fillings for a savory taste.£6.45
- Kilangu BondaA deliciously healthy, deep-fried, South Indian-style snack. Golden-brown potato balls, made from spicy potato masala fillings.£6.95
- Gobi 65An original Chettinad-style, tantalising, and authentic vegetarian dish. Blanched cauliflower florets are coated in a spiced batter and deep-fried to their crispy, crunchy goodness.£9.95
- Paneer ChukkaFresh Indian cottage cheese is stir-fried with, capsicums and Chettinadu spices for a rich flavour.£10.95
- Vegetable PlatterMix platter of Kilangu Bonda, Mini Masala Dosa, Gobi 65 & Ulundu Vadai, and served with salad and Sambar.£26.95
DOSA
- Plain DosaA paper-thin golden crepe that is cooked with clarified butter (Ghee) for crunchy goodness.£9.95
- Masala DosaA famous South Indian Brahmin dish. Paper-thin rice and lentil crepe is rolled with a spicy filling of mashed potato masala.£10.95
- Mysore Masala DosaMysore-style rice and lentil pancake prepared with a spicy filling of mashed potatoes, onions and herbs. Rolled in melted butter and tangy red chutney.£11.95
- Onion Rava Masala DosaA large lacy, crispy crepe made of semolina and rice flour batter mixed with ginger, green chillies and cumin seed. Served hot with potato masala.£12.95
- Kolli DosaRich and savoury Chettinad-style rice and lentil crepe. Filled with spiced Chicken potato masala and fresh herbs.£14.95
- Aadu DosaRich and savoury Chettinad-style rice and lentil crepe. Filled with spiced Lamb potato£15.95
FROM THE FARM
- Chettinadu Kolli (Chicken)In Chettinadu village, it is known for using authentic spice ingredients to make Chettinadu masala curries. Our Head chef Mariyappan has used 23 different spice ingredients to cook this authentic curry. It would be only fair to say that this is the favourite dish in Chettinadu. Makes an unbeatable combination of tomato rice and poori.£13.95
- Melagu Kolli (Chicken)Black peppers are native to India and are extensively cultivated there for both their flavours and medicine. At Chettinad, cubes of chicken are cooked with black pepper and south Indian spices.£13.75
- Thengai Kolli Kullambu (Mild Chicken With A Touch Of Spice)This is a delicious recipe taken from head chef Mariyappan’s grandmother. Mildly spiced chicken cooked in freshly grated ground coconut sauce, tempered with aromatic Chettinadu spices. Tastes great with a combination of lemon rice and paratha£13.45
- Kolli BiriyaniA flavourful blend of Basmati rice. Chicken pieces are cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, and tomatoes with aromatic spices and layered on rice in authentic Chettinadu-style.£14.95
FROM OUR BUTCHERS
- Chettinadu Aadu (Lamb)A weekend favourite in Karaikudi, a village town of Chettinadu and pioneers of using authentic spices to make Chettinadu masala. Our Head chef Mariyappan used 23 different spice ingredients to cook this authentic curry. A wedding would be unimaginable without his lamb dish, cooked in traditional Chettinadu masala.£14.95
- Lamb MadrasLamb Madras is said to originate from the South of India and gets its name from the city of Madras now known as Chennai when English merchants arrived there in 1640. At Chettinad, boneless lamb cubes are cooked in rich Chettinad spicy gravy£14.75
- Aadu Keerai Kari (Lamb)Our chef’s signature special lamb curry, Tender pieces of boneless lamb and fresh spinach cooked in a coconut sauce and freshly ground south Indian spices and flavoured with curry leaves.£14.45
- Aadu Biriyani(Lamb)A flavourful blend of Basmati rice. Lamb pieces are cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, and tomatoes with aromatic spices, and layered on rice in authentic Chettinadu-style.£15.95
FROM OUR FFISHERMEN’S NET
- Meen Kullambu (Fish)This is a speciality dish of South Indian Christians. Whitefish is simmered in a traditional tangy sauce of tomato and tamarind with a tinge of coconut milk.£15.95
- Kannava Pirratel (Squid)This unusual curry is made by fishermen after a long fishing trip. Squid is simmered with tangy tomato and tamarind-rich gravy sauce and finally sautéed with curry leaves, mustard, and fennel seeds.£15.95
- Eral Thokku (Prawns)Prawns are one of the most tempting coastal seafood dishes across South India. At Chettinad, tiger prawn is cooked in freshly grated coconut with aromatic spices and tastes heavenly with Tomato rice.£16.95
- Mix Seafood KariAn inspiration dish from our head chef, where white fish, squid and prawns dipped in coconut flavoured sauce and cooked with South Indian roasted spices.£17.95
- Meen Polichathu (Fish)A special fish delicacy from Kerala. Fish covered with special home-blended spices and masala. Then wrapped in banana leaf and grilled. Served with spicy potato and refreshing salad.£18.95
THALI
- Seafood ThaliStarting with pappadam and soup, followed by the main course of Eral Poriyal (prawn), Meen Kullambu (fish), Kannada Pirratel (squid), two vegetable curry, raita, rice, bread and finally a dessert.£29.95
- Chettinad ThaliStarting with pappadam and soup, followed by the main course of Kolli Melagu Varuval (chicken), Chettinad Kolli (chicken), Thengai Aadu Kullambu (lamb), two vegetable curries, raita, rice, bread and finally a dessert.£27.95
- Vegetable ThaliStarting with pappadam and rasam soup, followed by the main course of four Vegetable curry, sambar, raita, rice, bread and finally a dessert.£24.95
FARMERS SELECTION
- Kathrika Kara KulambuAubergine sautéed and cooked with authentic south Indian spices. This is a famous Tamilian staple curry made to serve alongside white rice. It is tangy and thick in texture.£11.95
- Vendakkai Mor KulambuTraditional vegetable, Ladyfinger Mor Kulambu is a popular South Indian dish that is made from slightly sour yoghurt and pairs beautifully with steamed rice.£11.45
- Parippu KariToor dhal is cooked in a traditional blend of spices, green chillies, and tomatoes and flavoured with curry leaves to create a rich aroma.£9.95
- Kadala KulambuTender chickpeas simmered in a light tomato masala sauce and cooked with traditional herbs and spices£10.95
- Keerai Paneer KariSpinach and paneer tempered with garlic, onion and other spices£10.95
- Mutter PaneerCreamy tomato sauce simmered with light spices and studded with home-made cottage cheese, cashew nuts and peas.£10.95
- Kilangu Kadala KariBoiled potatoes and chickpeas cooked with aromatic south Indian spices.£9.95
SIDE DISH
- Chettinad Mango SaladLocally produced vegetable mango salad is served with a dressing of olive oil, lemon and crushed black pepper.£7.95
- Beans PirratelFresh beans tempered with mustard, onion, and fresh coconut£8.95
- Sambar£5.95
- Mix RaithaHomemade yoghurt mix with cucumber and carrot.£3.95
RICE DISH
- Boiled RiceSteamed plain white basmati rice.£4.45
- Lemon RiceLemon rice - a tangy, fresh tasting rice cooked with lemon juice.£5.45
- Tomato RiceSteam rice mixed with South Indian tomato masala sauce.£5.45
- Pulao RiceBasmati rice steamed with aromatic herbs and spices.£5.45
BREADS
- Paratha (2 Pieces)Flaky bread made with white flour£4.95
- Chapati (2 Pieces)pieces of regular Indian bread made of finely milled whole wheat flour.£4.45
- Poori (2 Pieces)Fluffy fried flatbreads made from wheat flour.£4.45
- Kallappam (2 Pieces)Soft pancake made from yeast-fermented rice batter.£4.45
