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 FryUSD 12.00
'Kozhi Porichathu' – succulent pieces of chicken marinated with fennel, garlic, chili & deep-fried
Coriander Chicken MasalaUSD 14.00
'Kozhi Malli Peralan' – succulent cubes of chicken, slow-cooked with freshly ground coriander powder & coconut milk
Border Chicken FryUSD 14.00
'Pichu Pota Kozhi' – hand-pulled country chicken tossed in a sauce of freshly ground pepper
Malabar MuttonUSD 16.00
Cubes of mutton slow-cooked in a flat open vessel with coconut slivers & Kerala spices
Toddy Shop Beef FryUSD 15.00
'Irachi Fry' – slow-cooked cubes of beef brisket with Kerala spices, a specialty of toddy shops
BDFUSD 16.00
'Beef Dry Fry' – crisp-fried chili marinated beef strips - a favorite bar snack in Kerala
Beef & Green PeppercornsUSD 1.00
'Irachi Kurumulagu Peralan' – slow-cooked beef slices with tender peppercorns & coriander powder
Fish CutletUSD 15.00
‘Meen Cutlet’ – minced fillet of fish, marinated in Kerala spices, coated with coconut crumbs & deep-fried
Prawn PouchesUSD 18.00
‘Prawn Kizhi’ – prawns delicately spiced with coconut masala & Malabar tamarind, steamed in banana leaf pouches
Prawn & Coconut SliversUSD 17.00
‘Chemmeen Thenga Kothu’ – prawn cooked with tender coconut chips, spices & Malabar tamarind
Quilon Coconut PrawnsUSD 17.00
‘Chemmeen Tawa Roast’ – tawa-grilled prawns tossed with spice-roasted coconut & curry leaves
Calicut MusselsUSD 14.00
‘Kallummakaya Fry’ – mussels roasted with shallots & select spices, a delicacy from the Malabar region
Coconut ClamsUSD 15.00
‘Kube Sukke’ – clams with shell, cooked with grated coconut, delicate spices & tamarind
Chili Roasted CalamariUSD 14.00
‘Koonthal Tawa Roast’ – squid rings cooked on a griddle with toddy shop masala
Cochin CalamariUSD 12.00
‘Koondal Fry’ – crisp-fried squid rings, coated with coconut crumbs
Sardine Fry (Seasonal)USD 14.00
‘Mathi Varuthathu’ – another toddy shop specialty. Sardines, marinated in chili & shallow-fried in coconut oil
Vegetarian
Mushroom PouchesUSD 12.00
'Koon Kizhi' – mushrooms delicately spiced with coconut masala & Malabar tamarind, steamed in banana leaf pouches
Idukki PotatoesUSD 12.00
Koorka, country potatoes tossed with garlic, chili flakes & coconut slivers
Tapioca PattiesUSD 10.00
'Kappa Vada' – deep-fried mashed tapioca patties served with a spicy dip
Banana Blossom PattiesUSD 10.00
'Vazhapoo Vada' – fried banana blossom patties
Curry Leaf MushroomsUSD 14.00
'Koon Karivepila Fry' – crisp-fried mushrooms tossed with sun-dried curry leaves & delicate spices
Tender Jackfruit CutletUSD 14.00
'Idichakka Cutlet' – deep-fried, tender jackfruit cutlets, coated with coconut crumbs
Breadfruit FryUSD 14.00
'Kadachakka Fry' – crisp-fried breadfruit
Taro FryUSD 12.00
'Chembu Fry' – fried colocasia cubes tossed in a sweet tangy tamarind & palm jaggery sauce
Soup Meal
Seafood Moilee SoupUSD 29.00
Assorted seafood, cooked with coconut milk, ginger & turmeric
Rasa VadaUSD 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 StewUSD 24.00
Succulent chicken cooked with carrots & potatoes in coconut milk
Ramapuram Chicken CurryUSD 24.00
Chicken cooked with coconut milk & coriander powder
Duck MappasUSD 29.00
Boneless duck cooked in coriander powder & coconut milk curry, a Kuttanadu specialty
Mutton Potato CurryUSD 28.00
Home-style mutton & potato curry from Malabar
Beef CurryUSD 25.00
Toddy shop style beef curry
Clay Pot Fish CurryUSD 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
- PrawnUSD 32.00
- FishUSD 29.00
Lobster MoileeUSD 48.00
Pan-seared lobster tail cooked with lemon & coconut milk
Curries (Vegetarian)
Breadfruit CurryUSD 24.00
'Kadachakka Curry' - breadfruit cooked with coriander powder & coconut milk curry
Okra Tomato CurryUSD 22.00
'Vendakkai Mulagittathu' - okra cooked in a moderately spiced tomato curry
Red Pumpkin StewUSD 23.00
A stew of red pumpkin cooked in coconut milk with whole Kerala spices
Black Chickpea CurryUSD 22.00
'Kadala curry' – black chickpea curry cooked with roasted coconut & Kerala spices
Green Aubergine CurryUSD 22.00
'Vazhuthananga theeyal' – long, green brinjal cooked with tamarind & roasted coconut masala
Green Peas Potato CurryUSD 22.00
A creamy coconut curry with green peas & potato
SambarUSD 16.00
Tropical vegetables cooked with tamarind & Kerala spices
Malabar AviyalUSD 16.00
Batons of vegetables cooked with yogurt & crushed coconut
Breads & Rice
String HoppersUSD 8.00
'Idiyappam' – home-style string hoppers from Kerala
Malabar Fried BreadUSD 8.00
'Nei-Pathiri' – deep-fried rice bread from the Malabar region
Steamed HoppersUSD 9.00
'Vattayappam' – fermented & steamed, fluffy rice cakes
Steamed Rice CakeUSD 8.00
'Puttu' – Pounded rice steamed with layers of freshly grated coconut
Kerala ParottaUSD 7.00
Flaky, layered flatbread, a popular street food
Steamed RiceUSD 6.00
Steamed long-grain rice
Red RiceUSD 8.00
Kerala’s indigenous Palakkad matta rice
Ghee RiceUSD 10.00
'Nei Choru' – short-grain rice cooked with clarified butter, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon & fried onions
Tapioca MashUSD 8.00
'Kappa Vevichathu' – boiled & mashed tapioca, tempered with curry leaves & mustard seeds
Coconut TapiocaUSD 10.00
'Paal Kappa' – tapioca cooked to a creamy texture with coconut milk
Rice Dumplings in Coconut MilkUSD 10.00
'Pidi' – rice dumplings cooked in coconut milk – a traditional dish from Central Travancore
Mutton Cup BiriyaniUSD 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 PuddingUSD 16.00
Tender coconut pudding, a signature dessert from our sister restaurant Kappa Chakka Kandhari in India
Sago with Tropical FruitsUSD 14.00
Slow-cooked sago, served with chilled coconut milk & seasonal fruit
Filter Coffee PuddingUSD 14.00
A signature dessert inspired by South India's famed filter coffee
PaladaUSD 14.00
Rice flakes slow-cooked in milk - a must-have for auspicious occasions in Kerala
Coconut PancakeUSD 12.00
'Madakusan' – coconut pancake rolls served with purple taro ice-cream
Bird's Eye Chili Ice-CreamUSD 8.00
'Kandhari' ice-cream
Ginger Tamarind Ice-CreamUSD 8.00
'Inji Puli' ice-cream
Purple Taro Ice-CreamUSD 8.00
'Neela Kachil' ice-cream
