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The most aromatic cuisine in India Of all the unique aspects of Chettinad, the most famous ambassador of this region has been its cuisine. Almost no restaurant in India serving non vegetarian food would miss out on having Chicken Chettinad on its menu, and Chettinad cuisine is synonymous with spicy fare even to the Indian palate. Chettinad is a region comprising of nearly 75 villages in sivagangai and pudukottai districts of Tamilnadu State, India. Chettinad cuisine is supposed to be the most aromatic cuisine as it uses varieties of spices in making the fresh ground masala for its dishes.



Entrees

Entrees




Soup of the Day

Option of vegetarian of meat

NZ$8.50

Vegetarian

Size

Medium

Large

NZ$1.50


Salad

Option of onion or green

NZ$6

Vegetarian
Vegan

Size

Large

NZ$4


Samosa - 2 pc

Stuffed pastry deep fried with vegetable filling served with Tamarind chutney

NZ$8.50

Vegetarian
Samosa - 2 pc


Medhu Vada - 2 pc

Grinded soaked urad dhal made as doughnut and deep fried served with chutney and tangy dal

NZ$8.50

Medhu Vada - 2 pc


Onion Bajji

Onion fritters mixed with selected dried spices and herbs fried with flavoured chickpea batter and served with fresh chutney

NZ$8.50

Onion Bajji


Veg Pakora

Pakora are a delicacy Indian crisp fried snack made with gram flour, spices and vegetables

NZ$8.50

Vegetarian
Veg Pakora


Chicken Lollipop

Chicken lollipop is a fusion recipe of Indo chinese cuisine

NZ$18

Chicken Lollipop


Chicken Tandoori

Chicken marinated yogurt based sauce and a collection of herbs and spices roasted in Tandoor served with Tamarind and mint chutney

NZ$18.50

My New Option

Full Portion

NZ$5


Paneer Tikka

Cubes of paneer & veggies marinated with Tandoori masala and perfectly cooked in Tandoor

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

Meat choice

Chicken

NZ$2

Fish

NZ$2

Paneer



Lamb Seek Kebab

Minced lamb marinated with root ginger, garlic and spices, roasted in tandoor, served with mixed salad and mint sauce

NZ$16.50



Veg Cutlet

Vegetables minced with spices combined with potatoes shaped into cutlets and fried

NZ$8.50

Vegetarian


Fish Cutlets

Fish minced with spices combined with potatoes shaped into cutlets and fried

NZ$10



Chicken 65

Boneless chicken cubes marinated with Indian spices and deep fried

NZ$18



Chicken Tikka

Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in Tandoori spices and perfectly cooked in Tandoor

NZ$18.50



Fish Tikka

Boneless cubes of fish marinated in tandoori spices and perfectly cooked in Tandoor

NZ$23.50



Veg / Meat / Mix platter

Combination of veg or meat or mix of entrees served with salad and fresh chutney

NZ$23.50




Mains - Chicken

Mains - Chicken

All main curries are served with rice. Gluten free, diary free and vegan options are available. All main curries are available in mild, very mild, medium, Kiwi hot and Indian Hot.




Butter Chicken

Boneless grilled chicken cooked in a delicious tomato and butter sauce. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Chicken Kurma

Tender chicken cubes cooked in cashew and creamy based sauce with mild fragrant spices. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Chicken Tikka Masala

Boneless chicken cubes from clay pot cooked in cashew nut, onion, tomato paste to taste. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Chicken Saagwala

Diced boneless pieces of chicken cooked in fresh spinach puree with a blend of traditional herbs and spices. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Chicken Vindaloo

Fresh boneless pieces of chicken marinated in a special masala cooked in vindaloo sauce. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Chicken Madras

An authentic South Indian dish, slow cooked juicy chicken pieces tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and a collection of varied spices in a coconut based gravy. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Mango Chicken

Chicken cooked in a delicately spiced mango sauce. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Chicken Jalfrezi

Chicken cooked in a thick onion, capsicum and tomato based gravy. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot




Mains - Lamb / Beef or Goat

Mains - Lamb / Beef or Goat

All main curries are served with rice. Gluten free, diary free and vegan options are available. All main curries are available in mild, very mild, medium, Kiwi hot and Indian Hot.




Lamb / Beef / Goat Rogan Josh

A deliciously spiced Kashmir lamb / beef / goat curry cooked in an aromatic sauce garnished with fresh coriander and juliennes of root ginger. All mains curries are served with rice.

NZ$22.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Lamb / Beef / Goat Saagwala

Diced boneless pieces of lamb/beef/goat cooked in fresh spinach puree with a blend of traditional herbs and spices. An excellent combination of delicate flavours. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$22.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Lamb / Beef / Goat Vindaloo

Fresh boneless cubes of lamb/beef/goat cooked in special spices and sauce. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$22.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Lamb / Beef / Goat Madras

An authentic South Indian dish, slow cooked juicy goat pieces tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and a collection of varied spices in a coconut based gravy. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$22.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Lamb / Beef / Goat Kurma

Tender diced lamb/beef/goat cubes cooked in a cashew and cream based sauce with mild fragrances. All main curries are served with rice.

NZ$22.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot




Mains - Vegetarian / Vegan

Mains - Vegetarian / Vegan

All main curries are served with rice. Gluten free, diary free and vegan options are available. All main curries are available in mild, very mild, medium, Kiwi hot and Indian Hot.




Kadai Vegetable

Selection of garden vegetables cooked in home made kadai sauce.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Kadai Paneer

Selection of garden paneer cooked in home made kadai sauce.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Mutter Paneer

Green peas and cottage cheese cooked with onion paste.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Paneer Tikka Masala

Roasted cottage cheese cooked with onion and capsicum.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Palak Paneer

Cottage cheese cooked with a paste of spinach and seasoned with Indian herbs.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Malai Kofta / Palak Kofta

Cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings in a rich and creamy cashew based sauce finished with nuts.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot

Malai Kofta / Palak Kofta


Paneer Butter Masala

Roasted cottage cheese cooked with rich butter gravy.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Bombay Aloo / Jeera Aloo

Potato cubes cooked in cumin seeds, garlic, onion and mustard seeds.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Navratna Kurma

Superb example of courtly cuisine from India with a collection of seasonal vegetables and nuts braised in rich and creamy almond sauce with subtle spicing.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Channa Masala

A very popular vegetarian dish. Chickpeas simmered in thick homemade sauce with a sour citrus note garnished with freshly chopped coriander and tomatoes.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Aloo Matar / Aloo Gobi

Fried potato stuffed with cashew, cottage cheese topped with spicy butter gravy.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Dhal Makani

India's favourite lentil delicacy. Black lentil and kidney beans simmered overnight on tandoor with a collection of dried herbs and spices.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Dal Tadka

One of the lightest Indian dishes. An authentic lentil based dish tempered with cumin seeds and herbs finished with freshly chopped coriander.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot




Chettinadu Special

Chettinadu Special

All main curries are served with rice. Gluten free, diary free and vegan options are available. All main curries are available in mild, very mild, medium, Kiwi hot and Indian Hot.




Chettinad Mushroom

Marinated mushrooms cooked in freshly roasted chettinad spices.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

Selection

Paneer

Mushroom



Bindhi Masala (Okra)

Indian vegetable of ladies finger sauteed in onion gravy with home made spices.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Egg Plant Curry

Indian vegetable of Brinjal sauteed in onion gravy with home made spices.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Garlic Onion Tamarind Curry

Garlic and onion sauteed in tamarind sauce with chettinad spices in home style.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Kadai Chicken

Chicken marinated with fresh South Indian spices and friend in kadai with masala.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Chicken Chettinadu

Chicken sauteed in shallots and spices, a much loved chettinad speciality.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot

Chicken Chettinadu


Chicken Pepper Fry

Boneless chicken pieces marinated in crushed pepper corns fried with chopped onions and curry leaves.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot

Chicken Pepper Fry


Kadai Lamb / Goat

Lamb or Goat marinated with fresh South Indian spices and fried in kadai with masala.

NZ$22.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Lamb / Goat Chettinadu

Lamb or Goat sauteed in shallots and spices. A much loved chettinad specialty.

NZ$22.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Lamb / Goat Pepper Fry

Pieces marinated in crushed pepper corns fried with chopped onions and curry leaves.

NZ$22.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Kadai Prawn

Prawn marinated with fresh South Indian spices and fried in kadai with masala.

NZ$23.50

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Prawn Chettinadu

Prawns sauteed in shallots and spices. Much loved Chettinad specialty.

NZ$23.50

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Prawn Pepper Fry

Prawns marinated in crushed pepper corns and then fried with chopped onions and curry leaves.

NZ$23.50

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



12 Spices Fish Curry

Boneless fish marinated with chettinad spices and cooked in homestyle.

NZ$25.50

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot

12 Spices Fish Curry


Spinach Scrambled Egg Masala

Combination of spinach and scrambled eggs, fried with onions and spices in homestyle.

NZ$18.50

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Egg Masala

Boiled eggs cooked with Chefs gravy.

NZ$18.50

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Paneer Chettinad

Cubes of paneer cooked in freshly roasted chettinad spices

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian



Indo Chinese

Indo Chinese

All main curries are served with rice. Gluten free, diary free and vegan options are available. All main curries are available in mild, very mild, medium, Kiwi hot and Indian Hot.




Veg. Fried Rice

An Indian style of fried rice.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

Selection

Vegetables

Egg

Chicken

NZ$1.50


Veg. Soft Noodles

An Indian style of fried noodles.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

Selection

Vegetables

Egg

Chicken

NZ$1.50


Gobi Manchurian (Dry / Gravy)

Cauliflower marinated with Manchurian sauce and deep fried in batter, stir fried with capsicum and ginger.

NZ$20

Vegetarian
Vegan

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Chilli Paneer - Dry / Gravy

Deep fried paneer cooked with capsicum and seasonal herbs.

NZ$23.50

Vegetarian

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Chicken Manchurian (Dry / Gravy)

Chicken marinated in Manchurian sauce and pan fried with capsicum and ginger.

NZ$20.90

How spicy?

Mild

Medium

Medium Hot



Egg Fried Rice

An Indian style of fried rice

NZ$18.50



Chicken Fried Rice

An Indian style of fried rice

NZ$20



Prawn Fried Rice

An Indian style of fried rice

NZ$20



Egg Soft Noodles

An Indian style of fried noodles

NZ$18.50



Chicken Soft Noodles

An Indian style of fried noodles

NZ$20



Prawn Soft Noodles

An Indian style of fried noodles

NZ$20



Veg. Manchurian - Dry / Gravy

Mix of veggies marinated with manchurian sauce and deep fried in batter, stir fried with capsicum and ginger

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian
Vegan


Chilli Prawn - Dry / Gravy

Deep fried prawn cooked with capsicum and seasonal herbs

NZ$23.50




Indian Breads

Indian Breads




Tandoori Roti

Soft Indian bread made with natural whole wheat flour freshly cooked on a Tandoor oven.

NZ$4

Vegetarian
Tandoori Roti


Plain Chappathi

Soft bread made of wheat flour.

NZ$4

Vegetarian
Plain Chappathi


Plain Naan

Soft bread made of maida (all purpose flour) cooked in Tandoor oven.

NZ$5

Vegetarian
Plain Naan


Butter Naan

Soft bread made of maida (all purpose flour) cooked in Tandoor oven.

NZ$5

Vegetarian
Butter Naan


Cheese Naan

Soft dough made of maida topped with fresh cheese and cilantro.

NZ$6

Vegetarian
Cheese Naan


Garlic Naan

Soft dough made of maida topped and flavoured with fresh garlic and cilantro.

NZ$6

Vegetarian
Garlic Naan


Garlic and Cheese Naan

Soft dough made of maida topped and flavoured with fresh garlic and cheese.

NZ$7

Vegetarian
Garlic and Cheese Naan


Kheema Naan

Stuffed with minced lamb.

NZ$7

Kheema Naan


Lacha Paratha

Dough rolled into a flat round and then grilled in the Tandoor oven.

NZ$7

Vegetarian
Vegan
Lacha Paratha


Kulcha (Onion / Masala)

Dough rolled and stuffed with onion or potatoes.

NZ$7

Vegetarian
Kulcha (Onion / Masala)


Peshwari Naan

Stuffed with dry fruits and coconut.

NZ$7

Vegetarian
Peshwari Naan


Rumalo Roti

A flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent.

NZ$7

Vegetarian
Rumalo Roti


Kothu Parotta - Veg

Multi layered bread diced and tossed with vegetables, spices and served with raitha.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

Selection

Vegetables

Chicken

NZ$1.50

Lamb

NZ$1.50
Kothu Parotta - Veg


Chilli Parotta - Veg

Spicy street food recipe made with Malabar Parotta and Chinese sauces.

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

Selection

Vegetables

Chicken

NZ$1.50

Lamb

NZ$1.50


Kerala Parotta

Layered flatbread made with all purpose flour.

NZ$7

Vegetarian


Kothu Parotta - Chicken

Multi layered bread diced and tossed with chicken and spices, served with raita

NZ$20



Kothu Parotta - Lamb

Multi layered bread diced and tossed with lamb pieces and spices, served with raita

NZ$20



Chilli Parotta - Chicken

Spicy street food recipe made with malabar parotta and chinese sauces

NZ$20



Chilli Parotta - Lamb

Spicy street food recipe made with malabar parotta and chinese sauces

NZ$20




Biryani

Biryani




Biryani - Veg

Cooked in aromatic basmati rice. Served with raita

NZ$18.50

Vegetarian

Selection

Vegetables

Chicken

NZ$1.50

Lamb

NZ$1.50
Biryani - Veg


Jeera Rice

Flavoured Indian Rice dish made by cooking Basmati rice with ghee, cumin and other fragrant spices.

NZ$12.50

Vegetarian
Jeera Rice


Plain Rice

Steamed Basmati Rice

NZ$8.50

Vegetarian
Vegan
Plain Rice


Biriyani Chicken - Bone/Boneless

Cooked in aromatic basmati rice served with raita and boiled eggs

NZ$20



BIriyani Goat - Bone/Boneless

Cooked in aromatic basmati rice served with raita and boiled eggs

NZ$20



Biriyani Lamb

Cooked in aromatic basmati rice served with raita and boiled eggs

NZ$20




Tiffin Items

Tiffin Items




Idly - 3 pc

Rice and lentil patties served with a variety of chutney sambar

NZ$12

Vegetarian
Vegan
Idly - 3 pc


Mini Ghee Idlies

Mini idly's simmered in delicious South Indian lentil gravy garnished with ghee.

NZ$13.50

Vegetarian
Vegan
Mini Ghee Idlies


Sambar Vada

Lentil fried doughnuts immersed in delicious regional lentil gravy garnished with onion and coriander.

NZ$13.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

Selection

Sambar

Thair



Thair Vada

Lentil flour doughnuts immersed in a sour-less yogurt garnished with carrots and coriander.

NZ$13.50

Vegetarian


Poori

Fried fluffy whole wheat bread served with onions and smashed potato gravy.

NZ$15

Vegetarian
Vegan
Poori


Channa Batura

Big fluffy fried bread served with Channa masala.

NZ$15

Vegetarian


Uttappam

Uthappam topped with onions, green chilies and tomatoes served with chutney and sambar.

NZ$13.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

Selection

Onion

Chilli

Tomato

Uttappam


Kal Dosa (Plain / Podi)

Soft and thick Dosa made on a thick iron pan, served with chutney.

NZ$15

Vegetarian
Vegan

Selection

Plain

Podi

Kal Dosa (Plain / Podi)


Ghee Roast

Ghee spread in thin rice and lentil crepe.

NZ$16.50

Vegetarian


Masala / Mysora Masala Dosa

A thin and crunchy dosa smeared with garlic, red chili, chutney and served with potatoes.

NZ$16.50

Vegetarian
Vegan


Rava Dosa

Thin and crispy crepe from cream of white and rice, mildly spiced and garnished.

NZ$16.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

Selection

Plain

Onion

Masala

Rava Dosa


Cheese Dosa

Dosa can be stuffed with fillings of vegetables and cheese.

NZ$16.50

Vegetarian


Chicken Dosa

Thin and crunchy dosa filled with authentic chicken masala.

NZ$20



Egg Dosa

Thin and crunchy dosa filled with scrambled eggs.

NZ$18.50




Accompaniments

Accompaniments




Chutney - Tamarind

NZ$4.50

Vegetarian
Vegan

Selection

Mint

Tamarind

Sweet Mango



Hot Pickle

NZ$4.50

Vegetarian
Vegan


Pappadams - 4 pc

An Indian deep fried dough of black gram bean flour, either fried or cooked with dry heat until crunchy.

NZ$4.50

Vegetarian
Vegan
Pappadams - 4 pc


Raita

Raita is a side dish made of dahi together with raw or cooked vegetables, more seldom fruit.

NZ$4.50



Mint Chutney

NZ$4.50

Vegetarian



Sweet Selection

Sweet Selection




Gulab Jamun - 2 pc

Dry milk balls fried and then soaked in a combination of sugar syrup and rose water.

NZ$8.50

Vegetarian
Gulab Jamun - 2 pc


Rava Kersari

Semolina roasted in ghee cooked with sugar syrup and garnished with nuts and raisins.

NZ$8.50

Vegetarian
Rava Kersari


Payasam

A traditional South Indian dessert. Vermicelli stir fried with powdered green cardamoms and raisins in milk.

NZ$8.50

Payasam


Lassi (Mango/Sweet/Salted)

Lassi is a regional name for buttermilk, the traditional dahi-based drink in India, Pakistan and rural areas of Nepal. Lassi is a blend of yogurt, water, spices and sometimes fruit.

NZ$8.50

Selection

Mango

Sweet

Salted

Lassi (Mango/Sweet/Salted)


Butter Milk - Plain/Masala

Butter milk is a fermented liquid drink

NZ$8.50



Filter Coffee

Traditional Indian filter coffee made by mixing of boiled milk and freshly ground coffee powder.

NZ$5.50



Plain coffee

It can be prepared by Nescafe coffee powder

NZ$5.50



Masala Chai

Prepared by our own traditional chai masala

NZ$5.50


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