Chettinad & South Indian Menu — Leander, TX
Everything, freshly ground.
Appetizers to biryanis to tiffin — whole spices hand-roasted every morning. Vegetarian · Non-vegetarian · vegan & gluten-free options available. Ask your server about daily specials and the daily lunch thali (Tue–Sun).
Vegetarian Appetizers
Charred pineapple glazed with chili, lime & Chettinad spices
Spicy Kongu-style mushrooms tossed with chilies, curry leaves & freshly roasted spices
Broccoli florets marinated with saffron, yogurt & aromatic spices, then charred in the tandoor
Crispy cauliflower tossed with curry leaves, freshly crushed black pepper & aromatic Chettinad spices
Street-style paneer sautéed with podi masala & curry leaves
Crisp pastry filled with spiced mushrooms & our signature Chettinad masala
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
Street-style chicken tossed with bold South Indian spices
Crispy fried chicken with curry leaves, garlic & chili
Crispy chicken tossed in a creamy cashew, milk, garlic & white-pepper sauce
Fresh fish marinated with chilies, ginger, garlic & coastal spices, then fried until crisp
Shrimp roasted in aromatic ghee & Chettinad spices
Tender meat slow-roasted with shallots, curry leaves, black pepper & aromatic Tamil spices
Mutton $19.95 · Chicken $18.49
Crispy frenched chicken wings tossed with curry leaves, chili & roasted spices
Tandoor Specials
Clay-oven-roasted paneer marinated with yogurt, herbs & spices
Chef's selection of signature vegetarian appetizers
Mint, cilantro & green chili marinade with a juicy finish
Creamy, mildly spiced cashew-cardamom marinade
Traditional red marinade with a bold, flavorful finish
Marinated chicken grilled in the tandoor with aromatic spices
Half $16.95 · Full $26.95
Prawns marinated with traditional tandoori spices & grilled to perfection
A combination of our most popular non-vegetarian appetizers
Soups
Traditional South Indian tomato broth infused with pepper, garlic & herbs
Slow-simmered lamb-bone broth with Chettinad spices & black pepper
House Specialties
Flaky parotta chopped & tossed with egg, spices & curry sauce
Veggie $15.95 · Paneer $16.95 · Chicken $16.95 · Mutton $18.95
Clay-pot parotta layered with spicy chicken masala & a sunny-side-up egg
Fresh crab roasted with black pepper, shallots & Chettinad masala
Limited availability
Delicately sautéed goat brain with pepper, onion & curry leaves
Limited availability
From the Wok
Traditional South Indian dry spice blend with Indo-Chinese flair
Veggie $16.95 · Chicken $17.95 · Shrimp $19.95
Classic Indo-Chinese preparation
Veggie $16.45 · Chicken $17.45 · Shrimp $19.45
Chettinad Special Biryanis
Seeraga samba rice cooked with tender goat & Dindigul-style spices. Served with house salna & raita
Village-style biryani infused with traditional Chettinad flavors. Served with house salna & raita
Aromatic vegetable biryani with an optional paneer add-on. Served with house salna & raita
Our signature biryani with succulent paneer, aromatic spices & dum-cooked perfection. Served with house salna & raita
Fragrant basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, caramelized onions, mint & aromatic spices, slow-cooked in the traditional dum style. Served with house salna & raita
Fragrant basmati rice layered with tender mutton, caramelized onions, mint & aromatic spices, slow-cooked in the traditional dum style. Served with house salna & raita
Limited availability
Non-Vegetarian Curries
Pan-seared scallops and shrimp simmered in a fragrant coconut milk curry with ginger, green chilies & curry leaves
Please allow 25 minutes for preparation
Tender meat simmered in slow-cooked spinach tempered with roasted garlic, cumin & aromatic spices. Served with plain rice
Chicken $18.95 · Mutton $19.95 · Lamb $19.95 · Shrimp $20.95
Fresh fish simmered in a tangy tamarind curry with tomatoes, curry leaves & freshly ground Chettinad spices
Curry prepared with freshly roasted & ground spices. Served with plain rice
Paneer $17.95 · Chicken $18.95 · Mutton $19.95
A robust curry prepared with roasted whole spices & coconut. Served with plain rice
Chicken $17.95 · Mutton $18.95
Tandoor-roasted protein simmered in a creamy tomato gravy. Served with plain rice
Chicken $18.95 · Mutton $19.95 · Lamb $19.95 · Shrimp $20.95
Vegetarian Curries
Slow-cooked spinach tempered with roasted garlic, cumin & aromatic spices. Served with plain rice
Aloo $15.95 · Channa $15.95 · Paneer $17.95
Paneer & chickpeas cooked in a creamy onion gravy with aromatic spices. Served with plain rice
Tandoor-roasted paneer simmered in a creamy tomato-based curry. Served with plain rice
Spicy tamarind curry flavored with traditional South Indian spices. Served with plain rice
Shallots & Garlic $15.95 · Brinjal $16.95
Crispy lentil dumplings soaked in a rich, flavorful onion-based curry. Served with plain rice
Mixed vegetables finished with coconut & aromatic spices. Served with plain rice
Tiffin — Dosai
Our signature dosai seasoned with Chettinad spices. Served with vegetable stew & chutneys
Plain $15.45 · Masala $15.95 · Chicken $16.95
Dosai spread with traditional Mysore spice chutney. Served with vegetable stew & chutneys
Plain $13.95 · Masala $14.95
Crisp dosai generously drizzled with ghee. Served with vegetable stew & chutneys
Plain $14.45 · Masala $15.45 · Chicken $16.95
Thick South Indian rice-and-lentil pancake. Served with vegetable stew & chutneys
Gunpowder $15.95 · Onion Chili $15.95 · Plain $14.45
Tiffin — Idly
Soft, steamed rice cakes. Served with vegetable stew & chutneys
Coin-sized steamed rice cakes. Served with vegetable stew & chutneys
Plain $10.99 · Ghee $11.49 · Podi Style $11.99
Soft Karnataka-style plate idly. Served with vegetable stew & chutneys
Plain $9.49 · Ghee $9.99 · Podi Style $10.49
Breads
Contains no egg · Add butter +$1.00
Contains no egg
Whole-wheat flatbread · Add butter +$1.00
Contains no egg
Flaky, layered flatbread
Whole-wheat flatbread finished with butter
Desserts
Traditional black rice pudding finished with modern textures
Chocolate dessert layered with mango flavors & cream
Layered South Indian filter coffee dessert with ice cream
Every item is made to order · Items marked “Speciality” require extra prep time · Prices & availability may change. Ask your server about daily specials and the daily lunch thali (Tue–Sun).