Welcome to Chatti, where the vibrant and bold flavors of Kerala’s toddy shop cuisine take center stage in the heart of New York City. Inspired by the micro-cuisine of this coastal state of southern India, our menu brings together food, drink, and community in a way that honors tradition while embracing new experiences. The name ‘Chatti’ (pronounced chuht-tee) is a tribute to the humble clay pot, an essential part of Kerala’s toddy shop kitchens, where slow-cooked, spice-laden dishes are crafted with heart and tradition. Our menu is a celebration of this rich culinary heritage, from the seafood feasts of the backwaters of Alleppey to the robust meat preparations of Malabar and the High Ranges. All that pair perfectly with great cocktails. It’s all about bold flavors, shared plates, and unforgettable conversations—just like in the toddy shops of Kerala. At Chatti, every meal tells a story, every flavor sparks a memory, and every gathering is a celebration. Sit back, savor, and enjoy this truly special slice of Kerala’s food culture.
Non-Vegetarian
Trivandrum Chicken Fry$12.00
'Kozhi Porichathu' – succulent pieces of chicken marinated with fennel, garlic, chili & deep-fried
Coriander Chicken Masala$14.00
'Kozhi Malli Peralan' – succulent cubes of chicken, slow-cooked with freshly ground coriander powder & coconut milk
Border Chicken Fry$14.00
'Pichu Pota Kozhi' – hand-pulled country chicken tossed in a sauce of freshly ground pepper
Malabar Mutton$16.00
Cubes of mutton slow-cooked in a flat open vessel with coconut slivers & Kerala spices
Toddy Shop Beef Fry$15.00
'Irachi Fry' – slow-cooked cubes of beef brisket with Kerala spices, a specialty of toddy shops
BDF$16.00
'Beef Dry Fry' – crisp-fried chili marinated beef strips - a favorite bar snack in Kerala
Beef & Green Peppercorns$1.00
'Irachi Kurumulagu Peralan' – slow-cooked beef slices with tender peppercorns & coriander powder
Fish Cutlet$15.00
‘Meen Cutlet’ – minced fillet of fish, marinated in Kerala spices, coated with coconut crumbs & deep-fried
Prawn Pouches$18.00
‘Prawn Kizhi’ – prawns delicately spiced with coconut masala & Malabar tamarind, steamed in banana leaf pouches
Prawn & Coconut Slivers$17.00
‘Chemmeen Thenga Kothu’ – prawn cooked with tender coconut chips, spices & Malabar tamarind
Quilon Coconut Prawns$17.00
‘Chemmeen Tawa Roast’ – tawa-grilled prawns tossed with spice-roasted coconut & curry leaves
Calicut Mussels$14.00
‘Kallummakaya Fry’ – mussels roasted with shallots & select spices, a delicacy from the Malabar region
Coconut Clams$15.00
‘Kube Sukke’ – clams with shell, cooked with grated coconut, delicate spices & tamarind
Chili Roasted Calamari$14.00
‘Koonthal Tawa Roast’ – squid rings cooked on a griddle with toddy shop masala
Cochin Calamari$12.00
‘Koondal Fry’ – crisp-fried squid rings, coated with coconut crumbs
Sardine Fry (Seasonal)$14.00
‘Mathi Varuthathu’ – another toddy shop specialty. Sardines, marinated in chili & shallow-fried in coconut oil
Vegetarian
Mushroom Pouches$12.00
'Koon Kizhi' – mushrooms delicately spiced with coconut masala & Malabar tamarind, steamed in banana leaf pouches
Idukki Potatoes$12.00
Koorka, country potatoes tossed with garlic, chili flakes & coconut slivers
Tapioca Patties$10.00
'Kappa Vada' – deep-fried mashed tapioca patties served with a spicy dip
Banana Blossom Patties$10.00
'Vazhapoo Vada' – fried banana blossom patties
Curry Leaf Mushrooms$14.00
'Koon Karivepila Fry' – crisp-fried mushrooms tossed with sun-dried curry leaves & delicate spices
Tender Jackfruit Cutlet$14.00
'Idichakka Cutlet' – deep-fried, tender jackfruit cutlets, coated with coconut crumbs
Breadfruit Fry$14.00
'Kadachakka Fry' – crisp-fried breadfruit
Taro Fry$12.00
'Chembu Fry' – fried colocasia cubes tossed in a sweet tangy tamarind & palm jaggery sauce
Soup Meal
Seafood Moilee Soup$29.00
Assorted seafood, cooked with coconut milk, ginger & turmeric
Rasa Vada$14.00
Deep-fried, Bengal gram fritters in a delicate peppery soup
Seafood Specialties
Tawa-Grilled, Toddy Shop Style
Choice of seafood, marinated with toddy shop style masala & cooked on a griddle
Tawa-Grilled with Gooseberry Masala
Choice of seafood, marinated with gooseberry & tender peppercorn masala & grilled. A tribute to Kerala's tribal cuisine
Coconut Fry
Choice of seafood, tossed in golden roasted coconut masala, a Chatti specialty
Pearl Spot Parcel (M / L)
'Karimeen Pollichathu' - Pearl spot fish, with shallots & tamarind masala, wrapped in banana leaves & grilled on a tawa
Curries (Non-Vegetarian)
Chicken Stew$24.00
Succulent chicken cooked with carrots & potatoes in coconut milk
Ramapuram Chicken Curry$24.00
Chicken cooked with coconut milk & coriander powder
Duck Mappas$29.00
Boneless duck cooked in coriander powder & coconut milk curry, a Kuttanadu specialty
Mutton Potato Curry$28.00
Home-style mutton & potato curry from Malabar
Beef Curry$25.00
Toddy shop style beef curry
Clay Pot Fish Curry$29.00
Fish cooked with Malabar tamarind & matured overnight in an earthen pot
Raw Mango Curry
Prawn/Fish cooked with raw mango in delicately spiced coconut milk curry
- Prawn$32.00
- Fish$29.00
Lobster Moilee$48.00
Pan-seared lobster tail cooked with lemon & coconut milk
Curries (Vegetarian)
Breadfruit Curry$24.00
'Kadachakka Curry' - breadfruit cooked with coriander powder & coconut milk curry
Okra Tomato Curry$22.00
'Vendakkai Mulagittathu' - okra cooked in a moderately spiced tomato curry
Red Pumpkin Stew$23.00
A stew of red pumpkin cooked in coconut milk with whole Kerala spices
Black Chickpea Curry$22.00
'Kadala curry' – black chickpea curry cooked with roasted coconut & Kerala spices
Green Aubergine Curry$22.00
'Vazhuthananga theeyal' – long, green brinjal cooked with tamarind & roasted coconut masala
Green Peas Potato Curry$22.00
A creamy coconut curry with green peas & potato
Sambar$16.00
Tropical vegetables cooked with tamarind & Kerala spices
Malabar Aviyal$16.00
Batons of vegetables cooked with yogurt & crushed coconut
Breads & Rice
String Hoppers$8.00
'Idiyappam' – home-style string hoppers from Kerala
Malabar Fried Bread$8.00
'Nei-Pathiri' – deep-fried rice bread from the Malabar region
Steamed Hoppers$9.00
'Vattayappam' – fermented & steamed, fluffy rice cakes
Steamed Rice Cake$8.00
'Puttu' – Pounded rice steamed with layers of freshly grated coconut
Kerala Parotta$7.00
Flaky, layered flatbread, a popular street food
Steamed Rice$6.00
Steamed long-grain rice
Red Rice$8.00
Kerala’s indigenous Palakkad matta rice
Ghee Rice$10.00
'Nei Choru' – short-grain rice cooked with clarified butter, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon & fried onions
Tapioca Mash$8.00
'Kappa Vevichathu' – boiled & mashed tapioca, tempered with curry leaves & mustard seeds
Coconut Tapioca$10.00
'Paal Kappa' – tapioca cooked to a creamy texture with coconut milk
Rice Dumplings in Coconut Milk$10.00
'Pidi' – rice dumplings cooked in coconut milk – a traditional dish from Central Travancore
Mutton Cup Biriyani$18.00
Mutton biriyani cooked with short-grain rice & Tellicherry spices
String Hoppers - 'Idiyappam'
Raw Mango Curry / Lobster Moilee / Red Pumpkin Tender Cashew Stew
Malabar Fried Bread - 'Nei-Pathiri'
Mutton Potato Curry / Okra Tomato Curry
Steamed Hoppers - 'Vattayappam'
Duck Mappas / Chicken Stew / Breadfruit Curry
Steamed Rice Cake - 'Puttu'
Clay Pot Fish Curry / Beef Curry / Black Chickpea Curry
Kerala Parotta
Beef Curry / Raw Mango Curry / Green Peas Potato Curry
Steamed Rice
Raw Mango Curry / Green Brinjal Curry / Okra Tomato Curry / Sambar
Red Rice
Clay Pot Fish Curry / Raw Mango Curry / Green Brinjal Curry
Ghee Rice
Mutton Potato Curry / Raw Mango Curry / Okra Tomato Curry
Coconut Kappa
Beef Curry / Black Chickpea Curry
Desserts
Cloud Pudding$16.00
Tender coconut pudding, a signature dessert from our sister restaurant Kappa Chakka Kandhari in India
Sago with Tropical Fruits$14.00
Slow-cooked sago, served with chilled coconut milk & seasonal fruit
Filter Coffee Pudding$14.00
A signature dessert inspired by South India's famed filter coffee
Palada$14.00
Rice flakes slow-cooked in milk - a must-have for auspicious occasions in Kerala
Coconut Pancake$12.00
'Madakusan' – coconut pancake rolls served with purple taro ice-cream
Bird's Eye Chili Ice-Cream$8.00
'Kandhari' ice-cream
Ginger Tamarind Ice-Cream$8.00
'Inji Puli' ice-cream
Purple Taro Ice-Cream$8.00
'Neela Kachil' ice-cream
