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Green Leaves

Our Menu

Dinner Menu

From our flagship in Seattle to our new home in Texas, the journey has always felt familiar — the humid air, sprawling oak trees, rolling tumbleweeds, and dusty roads evoking memories of Karaikudi. Since tying my first apron in 2002 at the culinary school in Thanjavur, my vision has remained the same: to showcase the depth and beauty of Chettinad cuisine to the world.



Appetizers

These dishes are great for sharing




Karuveppilai Melagu Kozhi - A rustic bite from all over Sivagangai district

An aromatic herb (curry leaf) and black pepper infused and tossed crispy chicken winglets (5 pcs)



Rottu Kadai Ayam Goreng

From the street side hawker stalls of Penang Chicken tender pieces tossed in a signature Chettinad chili glaze with roasted garlic, sun-dried red chilies



Classic Chicken 65

Chennai citys’ most popular and much debated of its origin and preparation Boneless chicken thigh marinated in South Indian spices and crispy cooked



Kadai Chettniad 65

Bone-in quail thigh marinated in South Indian spices and crispy cooked



“Nei Roast Eral” Kuzhipaniyaram (SPECIALITY ITEM – as it allows prep time)

A savoury replica of Japanese Takoyaki or American Hush puppies Ghee roasted prawns tossed with sambal and filled inside rice-lentil batter (6pcs)



“Kanavai Pirattal”

Chennai coast of Royapuram has the best recipes for seafood flair Griddled calamari - Ginger, fennel, gingelly oil roasted



Onion & curry leaf Kuzhipaniyaram

A savoury replica of Japanese Takoyaki or American Hush puppies Rice-lentil battered hush puppies with onion, curry leaves and tempering (6pcs)

Vegetarian


“Dosai” - Sambar (a lentil & veg stew), coconut chutney, Chettinad korrada, thakkali chuntey

A savory crepe that has gained popularity around the world over the years. Now it’s a delicacy of the world

Chettinad Masala


Mysore Masala


Gun Powder Masala


Kari Dosa

Vegetarian


“Podi Idli” - coconut chutney, thakkali chuntey

A steamed invention of Chettinad cooking. Mini Idli pieces tossed in Ghee dry spices, lentils, mustard, curry leaves

Vegetarian


“Vada” – coconut chutney, thakkali chutney

Roadside tea stall nostalgia with a piece of vada on one hand and a glass chai (add on) on the other A savory donut shaped fritter made with lentils batter, onion, spices

Vegetarian


“Gobi karuvepillai milagu” varuval

An aromatic herb (curry leaf) and black pepper infused and tossed crispy cauliflower florets

Vegetarian


“Mini Murungai Keerai Adai”

A healthy protein rich savory pancake for breakfast in Chettiar homes Moringa leaf, coarsely ground blend of rice and multiple lentils & legumes served with chutney (3pcs)

Vegetarian


“Beet or plantain Kola urundai (after R&D)

Kola Urundai – as the name says, it’s a very traditional meatballs, here we are veganizing the balls Curry spiced and mashed beet or plantain balls crispy coated served over tamarind glaze(3pcs)

Vegetarian


“Saidapet” Tea Kadai Vadai Curry (try it with Idiyappam Dosa or Idli or Adai)
Vegetarian



Salads

(Pachai Vagaiyarai)




“Chennai Sunal”

Sundal sprouts with yoghurt and spices and crisps



Heirloom beets roasted, yellow beet puree & greens



Hostel stories

Kalluri Kadhaigal




Muttai Pirattal

Boiled eggs pan kissed and coated Chettinad Chukka masala Ginger, fennel, gingelly oil roasted



Kalakki Muttai with Mutton

Soft folded egg with pepper, chilli, mutton pieces, over a pan fried bread (parotta), red onion caviar



Half-boil

Peppery sunny side eggs, over salna and flaky parotta




Brew & Boil

Kaichal




Vazhathandu Soup

From the Rangoon port of Burma this elegant poor mans’ delicacy Bean broth based banana stem soup



Thakkali Rasam – our signature tomato and tamarind



Specialties

Chettinad Samaiyal




Soft Shell Crab & Scallop

Indian spiced seafood consume (smoke effect using nitrogen foam) poured table side



Elumbu & Kola Urundai Rasam

Herbaceous spiced meat broth with meat ball and bone marrow



Grilled Seafood – shrimp, lobster tail, seabass, scallop (for two or four)


Milagu Varuval

Milagu Varuval

Chicken

Mutton

Lamb



Chatti Parotta – milk and mutton


Vazhai Illae Meen Porichathu

Fillet Seabass or Black cod – spices, curry leaves, shallots



Uppu Kari Lappa” (SPECIALITY ITEM – as it allows prep time)

A little play on a French technique – ‘sous vide’ lamb shoulder Dry-roasted boneless mutton (lamb) with spice masala and coconut stuffed inside a flaky bread



Dungeness Crab roasted Chettinad blend, lobster bisque espuma



South Asian Route

noodles & fried rice




A marriage of traditional karampodi masala and Indo Chinese flair

Tossed flat rice noodles – veg


Tossed flat rice noodles – Chicken


Tossed flat rice noodles – Shrimp


House tossed fried rice – veg


House tossed fried rice – Chicken


House tossed fried rice – Shrimp



Nasi Goreng

Indonesian fried rice, spiced with shrimp and crispy chicken



Burmese Atho

Egg Bhejo, noodled tossed spicy, tangy, nutty meal



Shrimp Chili Fried Rice (CHILLI OIL)



One Pot Meal

biriyani




Dindigul Mutton Biryani


Kuruthambatti Chicken Biryani


House boneless Chicken Andhra pulao or with Paneer


Srirangam Veg Biryani



Stew Pot

Kuzhambu




Chettinad curry

Chicken


Mutton


Lamb



Lababdar curry

Chicken


Paneer


Shrimp



Andhra curry

Chicken


Mutton


Lamb


mackerel



Chukka

Dry Chicken


Mutton


Lamb



Potugese influence Xacutti sauce

Chicken


Mutton


Lamb


Shrimp



Sri Lankan curry

Chicken


Mutton


Shrimp


mackerel


venison



Thattukada curry

Chicken


Mutton


mackerel


Lamb



Ennai Kathirkai

baby eggplant in tangy gravy



Mushroom Thokku


Keerai masial curry

Lamb


Paneer


potato & cauliflower




Grilled Meats

Vaattiya Iraichi




Chettinad masala grilled chicken


Chettinad masala grilled lamb chops


Grilled Venison


Grilled Lamb seekh kebab



Breads

Rotti




Garlic Naan


Plain


Butter Naan


Lachha Paratha


Veechu Parotta (Square)


“Bussup shut” – chicken, mutton, muttai, paneer, sundal



Sweets

Inippu




Mukkani Trilogy – (Mango Cremeux, Banana Fritter, Jackfruit Gelato)

A celebration of Tamil Nadu's sacred trinity - Mukkani. Mango cremeux on a cardamom sable biscuit, Banana fritter (pazham pori-style), House churned Jackfruit gelato.



Kavuni Arisi Cloud – (Black Rice Pudding, Coconut Ice Cream, Palm Sugar Tuile, Coconut Foam)

A reinterpretation of the Chettinad classic Kavuni Arisi, the tropical breeze of Karaikudi after a monsoon harvest. A velvety black glutinous rice pudding slow-cooked with cardamom and jaggery, layered with a quenelle of house- made coconut ice cream. Finished with a crisp palm sugar tuile and a delicate coconut foam that melts on the tongue



Modern Thinai Payasam

A celebration of Tamil Nadu's ancient grain, (Foxtail Millet Kheer) into a Creamy millet payasam - slow-cooked with palm jaggery and coconut milk -crisp banana leaf disc. coconut sorbet, crowned with micro saffron threads, cashew praline crumbs, coconut clou



Chocolate Passion Delight

Passion Fruit Sponge, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Mousse – velvety mousse



Chocolate Tuile cookies made with cocoa



Kids

Mazhalai Unavu




Idli – paruppu


Idiyappam – thengai paal


Nei idli


Mini Dosa


Paruppu ChorU


Flat bread pizza


Mini Poorie Masala


Kids Noodles


Kids Paneer – Mini Naan

Hungry?

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Tel: +1 (425) 443-5540
Email: hocaustin25@gmail.com

15241 Ronald Reagan Blvd, STE 110, Leander, TX 78641

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