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Tandoori Starters

TULASI (BASIL) PANEER TIKKA (Served with fluffy basmati rice and Dal Makhni)
Succulent soft cubes of malai paneer marinated in an aromatic paste of muddled basil, fresh garlic and hung curd, cooked in the tandoor to perfection.
€17.00
TANDOORI CHICKEN (Served with fluffy basmati rice and Dal Makhni)
India's celebrated Tandoori flavour of earthy smoked spices, ginger, garlic and a squeeze of lemon marinated into a whole chicken and cooked in an Indian Tandoor oven.
€18.00
MURGH MALAI KEBAB (Served with fluffy basmati rice and Dal Makhni)
Succulent pieces of chicken marinated in cream, cheese and subtle spice, cooked over a hot Tandoor.
€21.00
LASHOONI TANGDI (Served with fluffy basmati rice and Dal Makhni)
A delectable bite-worthy dish of chicken drumstick marinated in garlic, smoked spices and yogurt, cooked to a subtle char over the tandoor.
€18.00
TANDOORI SAMPLER (2 LASHOONI TANGDI,2 MURGH MALAI KEBAB,2 JHINGA KALI MIRCH,2 HARIYALI MURG KEBAB)
€24.00
HARIYALI MURG KEBAB
Cubes of succulent chicken in a refreshing green marinade of fresh mint,coriander,pepper and chilli, skewered and tandoor cooked.
€21.00
JHINGA KALI MIRCH (Served with fluffy basmati rice and Dal Makhni)
Fresh prawn marinated in peppered hung curd, gently skewered and tandoor cooked for a creamy yet smoky flavour and taste.
€21.00
TANDOORI ANANAS
A celebration of flavour in every mouthful - ripe, sweet pineapple coated in select Indian spices, skewered and cooked in our traditional tandoor with a subtle smokey char.
€14.00

Soup Vegetarian

MELAGU RASAM
A great start to any meal or even had by itself, spiced tomato broth simmered with coriander, cumin and a generous sprinkle of crushed peppercorns.
€4.50
THAKKALI RASAM
A simple yet delicious broth of tomato, with tartness from tamarind with a subtle kick of chilli.
€4.50
MURUNGAI KAI CHAARU
Our signature soup is a hearty blend of pur�ed drumstick, cooked in Indian spices for a scintillating serve in every spoon.
€4.95

Soup Non-Vegetarian

KOZHI KURMILAGU CHAARU
Elevate your palate with fragrant chicken extract and a hint of freshly crushed black pepper.
€4.95
NENJE ELUMBU CHAARU
An instant upliftment of the senses - nourishing and fragrant broth cooked with lamb rib and Indian spices.
€4.95

Starters Vegetarian

KEERAI VADAI
Crunchy fritters of fresh spinach, lentils, fennel and cumin fried to perfection
€6.00
MEDU VADA
A delectable Indian savoury doughnut, crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the side.
€6.50
RASAM VADA
Roundels of deep-fried urad dal batter simmered in an aromatic and spicy herbed tomato broth. A culinary treat of textures and flavour.
€6.00
PODI BONDA
Crispy fried lentil dumplings tossed in a spicy blend of gun powder and curry leaves.
€7.50
BEETROOT KOLA URUNDAI
Subtle sweet beet meets spiced lentil and earthy nuts to form a delicious kofta, deep-fried to perfection.
€7.50
VEGETABLE SAMOSA
Pockets of crispy pastry with a delicious veggie stuffing.
€6.00
PANEER GHEE ROAST
A Mangalorean specialty of cottage cheese simmered in slow roasted chilli, select spices and a douse of aromatic clarified butter. This one is a must-try!
€12.00
GOBI 65
Crispy batter-fried cauliflower, tossed in ground spice and seasoned curry leaves.
€8.00
VEG SAMPLER (2 MEDU VADAS, 2 SAMOSAS, 2 KEERAI VADAS, 2 BEETROOT KOLA URUNDAI)
A perfect platter of our savoured starters, a bit of each to liven your palate.
€14.00
URULAI BONDA
The king of bondas, spiced potato masala encased in a gram flour coated and fried until crisp.
€6.00
MIXED VEGETABLE PAKODA
A popular Indian street snack of assorted shredded veggies, coated in a generous batter and deep fried.
€6.00

Starters Non-Vegetarian

CHICKEN65
An enticing entree of chicken cubes marinated in a red, spicy batter and deep-fried to perfection
€10.00
KORI KEMPU BEZZULE (BONELESS)
Cubed chicken fried in a traditional Mangalorean marinade of freshly ground spice, yogurt and a kick of green chilli.
€11.00
KOZHI MILAGU (BONELESS)
A peppery treat of boneless chicken tossed in crushed black pepper, fennel and aromats.
€14.00
KORI GHEE ROAST (BONELESS)
A Mangalorean Bunt specialty of diced chicken simmered in slow roasted chilli, select spices and a douse of aromatic clarified butter, packed with flavour and spice.
€12.00
CHICKEN LOLLIPOP
Chicken wings, dressed and prepped in a spiced batter and deep-fried; a delightful dish for all ages.
€9.00· Popular
USILAMPATTI KARI CHUKKA
A signature dish of perfectly cooked succulent lamb meat with a heady flavour mix from Tamil Nadu in South India.
€14.00
CHEMEEN FRY
A lip-smacking dish of sweet, succulent bay prawn tossed in a rich, Southern spice blend; bursting with flavour in every bite.
€14.00
EGG ROAST
A lip-smacking dish of hard boiled eggs tossed in a spicy mixture of caramelised onion,ripe tomatoes and select spices from the Malabar region of India. Best eaten with Indian bread or hot,steaming rice.
€7.00

Curries-Vegetarian

ARACHIVITAA SAMBAR (Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice)
A fragrant Tamil Brahmin take on the celebrated sambar � cooked with lentils in stone ground spices, drumstick and succulent Madras onion
€11.50
DAL MAKHANI (Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice)
The Queen of Indian dal dishes, a sumptuous curry of whole black lentil cooked down in an aromatic base of cream, butter and dried fenugreek leaves
€13.50
DAL TADKA (Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice)
A hearty dish of split yellow lentil cooked and seasoned with garlic,tomato and cumin
€11.50
ALOO GOBI (Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice)
An essential veggie duo in India, cubes of potato and florets of cauliflower cooked into a curry with select Indian spices.
€13.00· Popular
PANEER BUTTER MASALA (Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice)
A cult-favourite of sumptuous cottage cheese cubes cooked in a base gravy of caramelised onion, tomato and aromats with a deep swirl of fresh cream and butter
€15.00
PACHAKARI KURMA (Served with Sona Masoori Rice)
Spring vegetables cooked in Kerala style rich coconut and cashew curry; delicious, mildly spiced, garnished with nuts and packed with flavour
€12.00· Popular
KADALA CURRY(Served with IDIYAPPAM)
A curry that is eaten at breakfast, lunch and dinner in India - a humble yet delicious blend of coarse coconut and spices cooked with chickpea.
€12.00
MALAI KOFTA (Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice)
An opulent treat to the palate; fried cottage cheese dumplings slow simmered in a subtle, aromatic and creamy cashew-based sauce
€16.00

Curries-Non Vegetarian

GRAMATHU MEEN KOZHAMBU (Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice)
A taste of tradition and culture from coastal villages of Tamil Nadu; fragrant curry of fish simmered in a tart and spicy tomato, tamarind base and home ground spices from a recipe passed down for generations of fisherfolk. Best enjoyed with a side of hot, steamed rice.
€18.00
THE MADRAS DIARIES PRAWN CURRY (Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice)
A perfect balance of sweet, tender prawn cooked in an aromatic curry of tamarind, ground spices and creamy coconut. A specialty all the way from Madras in South India.
€19.50
KOZHI CHETTINAD (Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice)
A traditional rustic dish from the Chettinad Region - succulent boneless chicken cooked in a spice accentuated curry base and secret handground aromats.
€17.00
MURGH KURCHAN( Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice)
Julienned chicken cooked into a spiced bed of capsicum, onion and tomato.
€17.00
BUTTER CHICKEN (Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice)
An Indian delicacy of succulent chicken cubes simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with notes of spice, fenugreek leaves and a glaze of butter.
€17.00
KARUR MUTTON SALNA (BONELESS) (Served with Parotta; flaky, crispy layered flatbread)
Tender lamb shoulder cooked in a thick, aromatic broth of secret spices hailing from the Karur region of South India.
€18.00
THE MADRAS DIARIES LAMB CURRY (Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice)
A signature curry of delightfully tender lamb meat cooked in an aromatic curry of cashew nut, ground spices and creamy coconut originating from Madras in South India
€18.00
GOSHT ROGAN JOSH (Served with aromatic, long-grained Basmati Rice)
A Kashmiri delicacy of tender lamb cooked in caramelized browned onion, bright Kashmiri red chilli and a handful of select Indian spices
€18.00
CHICKEN COUNTRY CAPTAIN Served with fluffy Sona Masoori Rice.
A heart-warming curry of Anglo-Indian descent, roasted chicken simmered in a spiced broth, best eaten with steaming rice or roti.
€16.00

Salads

GREEN SALAD
A classic to accompany your delicious meal, farm fresh carrot, tomato, cucumber and onion on a bed of crunchy lettuce.
€5.00

Biriyani

HYDERABADI GOSHT DUM BIRIYANI
Traditional biriyani hailing from the state of Andhra Pradesh, layers of fragrant saffron accented rice and succulent spiced lamb cooked along with added 'Dum' to encase and amplify flavour and smokiness
€19.00
KAIKARI BIRIYANI
An aromatic main dish of slow cooked rice in a base of clarified butter, aromats, woody spices and fresh, julienned vegetables.
€16.00· Popular
CHEMEEN BIRIYANI
A scrumptious rice creation of tender, succulent prawns slow-cooked with aromatic rice and authentic spices from Kerala with a garnish of caramelised and crisp onion; a burst of flavour and aroma in every bite.
€19.95

Tiffin

THATTU IDLY
Our signature dish of melt-in-your-mouth savoury rice cakes, steamed in a deep plate, garnished with a blend of roasted ground dal and spices; a must-try!
€7.50
SAMBAR IDLY
A choice of steamed idli (savoury rice cakes) in piping-hot, spiced sambar or gunpowder � roasted and spiced dal with a drizzle of aromatic homemade ghee
€8.00
PODI IDLY
A choice of steamed idli (savory rice cakes) in piping-hot, gunpowder, roasted and spiced dal with a drizzle of aromatic homemade ghee
€8.50
PLAIN DOSA
A South Indian must-try; crispy savoury cr�pes with slightly sour notes, best eaten hot and dipped into our accompaniments of sambar and chutney
€7.50
MYSORE MASALA DOSA
The King among Dosa - Crispy savoury cr�pe basted with a layer of ground secret spice and stuffed with a delicious potato filling.
€8.50
MASALA DOSA
Our signature dish of soft, savoury, spiced potato encased in a crispy, glistening dosa.
€8.00
GHEE DOSA
Crispy, savoury cr�pe, cooked to perfection and topped with a generous glaze of fragrant clarified butter.
€8.00
ONION DOSA
Crispy dosa stuffed with freshly chopped and saut�ed red onion
€8.50
PODI DOSA
Golden brown dosa laced with roasted ground dal and spices, also known as 'Gunpowder' or simply 'Podi.
€8.50
INIPU PANIYARAM
Our signature dish is perfect for a sweet-tooth; banana fritters with notes of golden-brown palm sugar and aromatic cardamom. A traditional and delectable savoury-dessert.
€8.00
UTHAPPAM
A thicker version of the dosa, made with aerated batter for soft deliciousness, South Indian savoury pancake.
€7.50
ONION UTHAPPAM
Stone-cooked uthappam topped with a garnish of fresh onion.
€8.50
KOZHI MILAGU DOSA
Our signature dish of golden brown uthappam , perfectly stuffed with a peppered and spiced chicken stir-fry.
€13.00
KARI CHUKKA DOSA
Dry-roasted spiced meat stuffed into a fluffy uthappam and cooked to golden-brown deliciousness
€14.00
VEGETABLE UTHAPPAM
Stone-cooked uthappam topped with a garnish of fresh veggies.
€8.50
EGG DOSA
Delicious dosa cooked with beaten eggs, crispy on the outside, soft and succulently delicious on the inside
€8.50

Rice

STEAMED SONA MASOORI
A bowl of perfectly cooked fragrant, steamed sona masoori rice.
€4.00
STEAMED BASMATI RICE
A bowl of perfectly cooked fragrant, steamed longer grained basmati
€4.00

Indian Breads

CHAPATHI
The humble, hearty everyday staple in the Indian kitchen - hand kneaded and rolled flatbread of wholewheat flour
€3.00
PLAIN NAAN
A chewy flatbread made with leavened flour, perfect with our opulent curries.
€3.00
BUTTER NAAN
A chewy flatbread made with leavened flour, perfect with our opulent curries tossed with butter
€3.50
GARLIC NAAN
A chewy flatbread made with leavened flour, perfect with our opulent curries tossed with Garlic
€3.50
CHEESE NAAN
A chewy flatbread made with leavened flour, perfect with our opulent curries tossed with Cheese
€4.50
PESHWARI NAAN
A regal rendition of the celebrated flatbread; stuffed with almond slivers, sweet raisins and desiccated coconut, and tandoor-cooked to perfection.
€4.50
MALABAR PAROTTA
A culinary star from the Malabar coast � gorgeously flaky, hand kneaded leavened flatbread cooked in a generous drizzle of fat.
€3.00
VEG KOTHU PAROTA
Bursting with flavour in every bite; shredded parotta tossed in spiced vegetable for a tasty and toothsome meal.
€10.00
EGG KOTHU PAROTTA
Shredded and tossed flaky parotta in flavour-packed spiced, homestyle scrambled eggs.
€12.00
CHICKEN KOTHU PAROTTA
A spicy and scintillating mix of shredded, flaky parotta tossed into a secret mix of spiced chicken julienne and homestyle scrambled eggs.
€14.00
MASALA KULCHA
Leavened soft flatbread stuffed with spice rub
€4.00
ONION KULCHA
Leavened soft flatbread stuffed with caramelised onions
€4.00
TANDOORI ROTI
A savory bread option of whole grain flatbread, hand kneaded and oven baked in the tandoor
€3.00

Drinks

MANGO LASSI
A delightful blend of luscious ripe mango in thick, sweetened churned yogurt; loved by all ages.
€5.50
ROSE MILK
A pretty, pink drink of cold milk infused with sweetened rose syrup; simply aromatic and alluring
€5.00
Coca Cola
€2.50
Sprite
€2.50
Fanta
€2.50
CHOCOMELK
€3.00

Desserts

SAKKARAI PONGAL
A dessert commemorative of the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, tender rice stewed with ground jaggery, glazed raisin, roasted nuts and aromatic cardamom.
€5.00
ASOKA HALWA
A hearty, light pudding of stewed moong dal and whole wheat sweetened and enriched by a generous glaze of clarified butter - a South India specialty from the Tanjore district
€7.00
GULAB JAMUN
A sumptuous dish if any, indulge your senses in this delectable dessert of fried clotted cream balls simmered in a sweet, glazed syrup with notes of rose and aromatic saffron.
€5.00
CARROT HALWA
A creamy dessert of vermicelli and sago beads cooked in milk, sweetened to perfection and served with a garnish of roasted nuts and raisin for pure delight in every spoonful.
€7.00

Add-ons

MANGO CHUTNEY
Delightful relish of tender mango slivers, candied and stewed the desi way
€2.50
MIXED PICKLE
A tantalizing, spicy preserve of assorted veggies, prepared the South Indian way; a delight to tuck into with an array of Indian food
€2.50
APPALAM
Crispy fried circles of seasoned rice and dal flour; an indispensable side to Indian Meals
€2.00
CUCUMBER RAITA
A refreshing blend of salted, diced cucumber in cool, creamy yogurt.
€3.00
VEGETABLE RAITA
Assorted salad veggies minced and stirred into salted creamy yogurt.
€3.00
SALNA
Tangy, tart and spicy tomato and onion based curry, spiced to perfection and best accompanied with Parotta or other layered Indian breads.
€3.00
SAMBHAR
A fragrant Tamil Brahmin take on the celebrated sambar - cooked with lentils in stone ground spices, drumstick and succulent Madras onion.
€3.00