Who is the chef at Chettinad Restaurant?

At Chettinad Restaurant, the chef is Mr Seran.

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Menus 2024 - Chettinad Restaurant

16 Percy Street, W1T 1DT, London

IndianAverage price £30

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Last update

17 September 2024

Chef

Mr Seran

Type of cuisine

Indian

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Preset menus

Explore the chef's selection menus with diverse dishes at fixed prices. Some are bookable via TheFork, while others are available onsite.

Set Meal 2

£34.5 per guest

Set Meal 1

£39.5 per guest

Pre meal snack

Pappadam: £3.75
Plain crunchy pappadams served with mint, mango, and pickle chutney.
Kadala poriyal: £5.95
Fried chickpeas seasoned with aromatic spices.
Valakkai chips: £5.95
Traditional chips made from plantains and tossed in fresh spice herbs.
Pre meal snack: £6.95
A mixture of pappadam, kadala poriyal and valakkai chips served with mint , mango, and pickle chutney

Soup

Rasam: £5.45
A delicious and tangy village-style vegetable soup, bursting with savoury flavours of tomatoes and south indian spices. Served with crispy pappadams.

Starters

Aadu chukka (lamb): £10.95
This mouth-watering, spicy roasted lamb is prepared by cooking small pieces of lamb in caramelised onions and authentic chettinadu spices, giving it its rich flavour and aroma.
Poricha koli (chicken): £9.95
Commonly known as “chicken 65”, poricha koli is a spicy, deep-fried, boneless chicken cubes dish from the vibrant city of chennai, this mouth-watering fried chicken is prepared by marinating chicken pieces in authentic spices.
Koli melagu varuval (chicken): £9.95
The pepper chicken is prepared by cooking boneless chicken pieces in aromatic, south indian spices include capsicum, red onions, black pepper, curry leaves, and green chillies. The chicken fry is served hot with salad and lemon slices to enhance its flavour.
Poricha meen (fish): £10.95
Tantalise your taste buds with this authentic chettinad-style fried fish. fresh white fish is marinated in traditional south indian spices to allow the rich flavour to be absorbed deep into the tender flesh.
Eral poriyal (prawn): £12.95
Delicious and aromatic fried prawns are prepared by marinating fresh tiger prawns in refreshing spices and deep-frying them in lightly coated batter in traditional style, giving them a light crunch in every bite.
Chettinad platter: £29.95
A mouth-watering traditional chettinad platter consist of aadu chukka (lamb), poricha meen (fish), eral poriyal (prawn) and poricha koli (chicken).
Ulundu vadai: £6.45
Golden-fried lentil doughnuts are fluffy in the middle and crispy on the outside. They are served hot with sambar and chutney.
Mini masala dosa: £6.45
South indian-style crepes, prepared from rice and lentil batter. Paper-thin pancakes are rolled with spicy mashed potato.
Kilangu bonda: £6.95
A deliciously healthy, deep-fried, south-indian-style snack. Golden-brown potato balls, made from spicy potato masala filling
Gobi 65: £9.95
This is an 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
Paneer chukka: £10.95
Fresh indian cottage cheese is stir-fried with capsicums and chettinadu spices for a rich flavor
Vegetable platter: £27.95
Mix platter of kilangu bonda, mini masala dosa, gobi 65 & ulundu vadai, and served with sambar and coconut chutney

Dosa

Plain dosa: £9.95
A paper-thin golden crepe that is cooked with clarified butter (ghee) for crunchy goodness.
Masala dosa: £10.95
A famous south indian brahmin dish. Paper-thin rice and lentil crepe is rolled with a spicy filling of mashed potato masala
Mysore masala dosa: £11.95
A mysore-style rice and lentil pancake prepared with a spicy filling of mashed potatoes, onions and herbs, rolled in melted butter and tangy red chutney
Onion rava masala dosa: £13.95
A large lacy, crispy crepe made of semolina and rice flour batter mixed with ginger, green chillies and cumin seed. Served hot with potato masala
Koli dosa (chicken): £14.95
Rich and savoury chettinad-style rice and lentil crepe. Filled with spiced chicken, potato masala and fresh herbs.
Aadu dosa (lamb): £15.95
Rich and savoury chettinad-style rice and lentil crepe. Filled with spiced lamb, potato masala and fresh herbs.

Main dish (from our farm )

Chettinadu koli (chicken): £13.95
Melagu koli (chicken): £13.75
Black peppers are native to india and extensively cultivated for their flavours and medicine. At chettinad, chicken cubes are cooked with black pepper and south indian spices
Thengai koli kullambu (mild chicken with touch of spice): £13.45
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. It tastes great with a combination of lemon rice and paratha.
Koli biriyani (chicken): £15.95
This is a flavourful blend of basmati rice. Chicken pieces are cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes, and aromatic spices and layered on rice in authentic chettinadu-style

Main dish (from our butchers)

Lamb madras: £15.95
Lamb madras originates from the south of india and gets its name from the city of madras, now known as chennai, where english merchants arrived in 1640. at chettinad, boneless lamb cubes are cooked in a rich, spicy gravy
Aadu keerai kari (lamb): £15.75
Our chef’s signature special lamb curry is tender pieces of boneless lamb and fresh spinach cooked in a coconut sauce with freshly ground south indian spices flavoured with curry leaves.
Aadu biriyani (lamb): £16.95
This is a flavourful blend of basmati rice. Lamb pieces are cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes, and aromatic spices and layered on rice in authentic chettinadu-style.

Main dish (from our fishermans net)

Meen kullambu (fish): £16.95
This is a speciality dish of south indian christians. White fish is simmered in a traditional tangy sauce of tomato and tamarind with a tinge of coconut milk.
Kannava pirratel (squid): £16.95
Fishermen make this unusual curry after a long fishing trip. Squid is simmered with tangy tomato and tamarind-rich gravy sauce and sautéed with curry leaves, mustard, and fennel seeds
Eral kullambu (prawns): £17.95
Prawns are one of the most tempting coastal seafood dishes across south india. At chettinad, tiger prawns are cooked in tamarind-rich gravy sauce with aromatic spices and taste heavenly when served with boiled rice.

Thalies - 3 course meal

Seafood thali: £29.95
Starting with pappadam and soup, followed by the main course of eral poriyal (prawn), meen kullambu (sh), three vegetable curries, raita, rice, bread and dessert.
Chettinad thali: £28.95
Starting with pappadam and soup, followed by the main course of koli melagu varuval (chicken), lamb madras, three vegetable curries, raita, rice, bread and dessert.
Vegetable thali: £24.95
Starting with pappadam and rasam soup, followed by the main course of four vegetable curry, sambar, raita, rice, bread and dessert.

Kerala speciality cuisine

Egg roast: £11.95
These kerala eggs are cooked and coated in a spicy, caramelised onion-tomato gravy.
Chicken mappas: £14.95
A traditional kerala dish features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk curry infused with aromatic spices.
Erachi ularthiyathu (lamb): £15.95
This classic kerala dish features succulent pieces of mutton stir-fried with onions, coconut slices, and a blend of aromatic spices. This dry, spicy preparation is known for its rich flavours.
Mix seafood kari: £18.95
This is an inspiration dish from our head chef, where white sh, prawns, and squid are simmered in a rich and aromatic coconut milk gravy infused with traditional kerala spices.
Meen polichathu (fish): £19.95
A unique fish delicacy from kerala consists of fish covered with special home-blended spices and masala. Then, it is wrapped in banana leaf and grilled. It is served with spicy potato and lemon rice
Kappayum meenum (fish): £19.45
Kottayam duck mappas: £19.95
This is rich, spice-laden duck curry with coriander, cashew nut and coconut gravy. A speciality from syrian christian cuisine
Paal konchu (prawns): £19.95
Indulge in the flavours of kerala’s coastal region with our prawn curry, a beloved local dish. Our succulent prawns are perfectly cooked in a special sauce made from ground spices, including fresh coconut, ginger and garlic
Kunji njandu vattichathu (shoft shell crab): £22.95
Soft shell crab, cooked perfectly with homemade spice blend and coconut-infused sauce. The spices and coconut complement the delicate sweetness of the crab meat, creating a rich and flavourful sauce that is simply irresistible.

Farmers selection

Kathrika kara kulambu: £11.95
Aubergine sautéed and cooked with authentic south Indian spices. This is a famous Tamilian staple curry made to serve along white rice. It is tangy and thick in texture.
Vendakkai mor kulambu: £11.45
Traditional vegetable, ladyfinger mor kulambu is a popular south indian dish that made from slightly sour yogurt and pairs beautifully with steamed rice.
Keerai paneer kar: £11.45
Spinach and paneer tempered with garlic, onion and other spices.
Mutter paneer: £10.95
Creamy tomato sauce simmered with light spices and studded with homemade cottage cheese, cashew nuts and peas.
Avial: £10.95
This a healthy, colourful, and aromatic south indian made with mixed vegetables, coconut, and yoghurt, flavoured with curry leaves and coconut oil
Parippu kari: £9.95
Toor dhal is cooked in a traditional blend of spices, green chillies, and tomatoes and flavoured with curry leaves to create a rich aroma.
Kadala kulambu: £9.95
Tender kala chana (brown chickpeas) simmered in a rich tomato onion gravy and cooked with traditional aromatic herbs.

Side dish

Cabbage carrot poriyal: £8.95
A south indian-style stir-fry called carrot cabbage poriyal features the distinctive flavours of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and dry red chillies.
Beetroot thoran: £8.95
Beetroot thoran is a vibrant and flavourful kerala-style stir-fry made with coconut, and a blend of aromatic spices
Chettinad mango salad: £7.95
Locally produced vegetable mango salad is served with a dressing of olive oil, lemon and crushed black pepper
Green salad: £6.95
Cucumber, onion, tomato and carrot.
Sambar: £5.95
Sambar is a vegetable stew made with tamarind, drumstick, onions and tomatoes.

Extras

Mix raitha: £4
Sambar: £5.95
Sambar is a vegetable stew made with tamarind, drumstick, onions and tomatoes.
Coconut chutney: £2
Red coconut chutney: £2
Yogurt: £2.5
Onion and chilli salad: £3
Chutney tray: £2.5

Rice dish

Boiled rice: £4.45
Steamed plain white basmati rice.
Lemon rice: £5.45
Lemon rice - a tangy, fresh tasting rice cooked with lemon juice and peas.
Tomato rice: £5.75
Steam rice mixed with south indian tomato masala sauce.
Pulao rice: £5.75
Basmati rice steamed with aromatic herbs and spices.

Breads

Chapati (2 pieces): £4.45
Pieces of regular indian bread made of finely milled whole wheat flour.
Paratha (2 pieces): £4.95
Flaky bread made with white flour.
Poori (2 pieces): £4.45
Fluffy fried flat breads made from wheat flour.
Kallappam (2 pieces): £4.45
Soft pancake made from yeast-fermented rice batter.

Desserts

Chocolate dosa: £6.95
Golden pancake smothered with chocolate sauce and nuts, served with chocolate sauce.
Guiab jamun with ice-cream: £6.95
Homemade condensed milk in a rose and saffron syrup served with ice cream.
Carrot halwa with ice-cream: £6.45
This unusual indian dessert is made with grated carrot, whole milk, dried fruit & nuts.
Pineapple kesari bhath: £5.95
A traditional chettinad pudding made from semolina cooked with butter and studded with raisins and cashew nuts
Kulfi: £5.95
Delicious and smooth indian ice cream with your choice of mango and pistachio
Ice cream: £4.95
Choice of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry
Gulab jamun with 5 walla (alcohol: £8.95
Homemade condensed milk in a rose and saffron syrup is served with a creamy blend of ve spices: cinnamon, clove, cardamom, ginger, and vanilla

Tea & coffee

Tea: £3.75
Coffee: £3.75
Decafenet: £3.75
Green tea: £3.75
Peppermint/camomile tea: £3.75
Double espresso: £3.75
Fresh mint tea: £3.75
Masala chai (indian tea): £3.95
Chettinad bru coffee: £3.95
Coffee with alcohol: £8.95
(Jack daniels/black rum/jameson)
5 walla - chai tea (alcohol): £4.95
A creamy blend of 5 spices. Cinnamon, clove, cardamom, ginger & vaniila

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