Madras Special

MADRAS SPECIAL (VEGETARIAN)

~ 8 course meal ~

APPETISER

Kara Pidi Kozhukattai with Coriander Chutney

Rice flour or millet flour spicy dumplings made with mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal and freshly grated coconut steamed to perfection. To accompany this savoury dish is a smooth delicious chutney of freshly ground coriander leaves, grated coconut, green chilli, ginger and more.

MAIN

Set Dosa

A South Indian soft and thick crepe-like dosa made with a batter that includes idli rice, poha, and fenugreek seeds. It is cooked on an iron cast Tawa with one crispy side and the other, soft and sponge-like.

Vada Curry

Made with fried lentils fritters cooked in curry masala with cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, onions, tomatoes and freshly ground ginger-garlic paste, this flavourful Madras-style gravy will melt in your mouth!

Thengai Chutney (coconut chutney)

A popular South Indian condiment made from blending freshly grated coconut, roasted grams, ginger, green chilli into a flavourful paste, and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and hing.

Idiyappam (string hoppers)

A delicious South Indian rice noodle dish made by steaming pressed noodles from rice flour in a flat circular shape.

Vellai Kaikari Kuruma (coconut gravy with mild spices)

A South Indian twist on vegetable korma, this rich coconut and cashew gravy uses mild spices and mixed vegetables. No tomato is used in this dish.

Millet Biryani

A healthy take on the classic biryani using barnyard millets instead of basmati rice. The nutrient-rich millets have various health benefits and adds to the rich flavours of the freshly ground spices and herbs.

DESSERT

Kasi Halwa (white melon sweet pudding)

A traditional Tamil Nadu dessert made with grated white melon cooked in homemade ghee with sugar syrup, and topped with dried nuts.

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