Malayalam Mother's Cuisine Kerala Menu & Prices — Eastbourne

A snack made from thin wafers of fried cassava root. (V, gf)

Fried kerala pappadoms with a special piquant flavour made of rice flour, cumin and black sesame seeds. (V, gf)

Deep fried banana chips seasoned with turmeric and light salt. (V, gf)

A popular thin and crispy indian snack made of lentils and rice. (V, gf)

Rasacharu is a staple kerala soup dish made with tamarind, spices, herbs, and veggies served with poppadoms. The spices and herbs added to rasam are cumin, mustard seeds, black pepper, garlic, curry leaves, coriander leaves and tamarind along with tomatoes. This is also called medicinal soup as it helps in relieving cold and also acts as digestives. (V, gf)

Fish soup is one of the amazeballs we serve here at malayalam made by variety of seafood, flavoured with fresh coconut milk, cumin seeds, crushed black pepper, tomatoes and tempered with mustard seeds, turmeric and curry leaves. Crowd favourite! (Gf, kerala spicy)

A flavourful goodness in a creamy sauce coated in thick gravy of aromatized kerala special spices made of fresh indian cottage cheese with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and coriander. (V, gf)

A delicious treat made of succulent cubes of fresh paneer tossed in a moreish blend of crushed black pepper, aromatic spices and curry leaves. (V, gf)

A teatime alluring snack. Fried and battered mix of potato and aubergine slices served with homemade chutneys. (V, gf)

A crispy, authentic, tasty, tea time snack very popular in kerala made of deep frying the mixture of sliced onion, chopped ginger, black pepper, gram flour, curry leaves and cumin seeds served with homemade chutneys. (V, gf)

Delectable golden fried doughnuts with soft interior and crispy exterior golden layer made of urad dal and rice served with sambar (a lentil based vegetable stew cooked with dal, curry leaves and mustard seeds) and chutneys. (V, gf)

Battered boiled eggs cooked in thick onion and tomato masala flavoured with ginger, curry leaves and then seasoned with black pepper and fennel seeds. Hidden gem! (Gf, kerala spicy)

An extremely popular appetizer of kerala which is flaky on the outside and filled with flavourful chicken mince cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, curry leaves and our aromatic kerala spices. (Kerala spicy)

A mix platter of grilled seasonal fish fillet, prawns, mussels and deep fried squid rings with kerala spices and served with our tooth some chutneys. (Gf, kerala spicy)

Crispy on the outside, this unique preparation of rice and lentil crepe with potato masala offers our perfect balance of texture and taste. Served with traditional chutneys and sambar (lentil based vegetable stew cooked with dal, potatoes, carrots, aubergine, onions, fenugreek, curry leaves and mustard seeds). Paper dosa served without potato masala. (V, gf)

Crispy on the outside and bursting with ghee this unique preparation of rice and lentil crepe offers our perfect balance of texture and taste. Served with traditional chutneys and sambar (lentil based vegetable stew cooked with dal, potatoes, carrots, aubergine, onions, fenugreek, curry leaves and mustard seeds). (V, gf)

Soft flavourful paneer is sautéed with aromatic spices, onions and herbs creating a perfect balance of creamy goodness inside rice and lentil crepe. Served with traditional chutneys and sambar (lentil based vegetable stew cooked with dal, potatoes, carrots, aubergine, onions, fenugreek, curry leaves and mustard seeds). (V, gf)

A rice and lentil crepe thinly spread with kerala's aromatic tangy red chutney and melted vegetable ghee filled with a mixture of seasoned potatoes, carrots, cumin seeds, onions and peas. Served with traditional chutneys and sambar (lentil based vegetable stew cooked with dal, potatoes, carrots, aubergine, onions, fenugreek, curry leaves and mustard seeds). (V, gf, kerala spicy)

Visually a true showstopper featuring a delicate, golden crepe of rice and lentil batter enveloping flavourful chicken cubes along with potato filling. Served with traditional chutneys and sambar (lentil based vegetable stew cooked with dal, potatoes, carrots, aubergine, onions, fenugreek, curry leaves and mustard seeds). New & noteworthy! (Gf, kerala spicy)

Marinated chicken cubes with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and curry leaves and sautéed with freshly grounded kerala spices in oil to give a rich and aromatic flavour. (Kerala spicy)

Marinated lamb cubes with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and curry leaves and sautéed with freshly grounded kerala spices in oil to give a rich and aromatic flavour. (Kerala spicy)

A classic, real delight beef dish from our father's method of cooking as a side with their favourite drinks. Prepared by cooking marinated beef in a medley of aromatic spices, black pepper, curry leaves, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and coconut slivers. (Gf, kerala spicy)

A nadan knockout! Flavour packed cubes of semi-dried duck, masalafied in true kerala style sautéed with onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices. (Kerala spicy)

Tastetastic in every bite to give you a coastal comfort with a punch! Mussels tossed and roasted in a yummy mix of curry leaves, onions and tomatoes. (Kerala spicy)

A seasonal grilled fish fillets marinated in fresh ginger garlic paste, special kerala spices, lime juice and then infused with curry leaves. (Gf, kerala spicy)

Marinated prawns with kerala's aromatic spices, lime juice, fresh ginger garlic pasted and then grilled with curry leaves. Hot pick! (Gf, kerala spicy)

A tempting deep-fried squid dish marinated with kerala spices and curry leaves and served with homemade chutneys. (Kerala spicy)

Boneless king fish stakes are cooked with our chef's secret sauce with coconut milk and tomatoes together with crushed ginger, garlic and curry leaves. (Gf, kerala spicy)

King prawns are cooked in a special ground spice gravy with coconut milk, ginger, garlic, fenugreek, tomatoes, mustard seeds and curry leaves. (Gf, kerala spicy)

Marinated and grilled seasonal fish fillet covered in kerala's flavourful thick gravy wrapped in banana leaves and thava grilled. This is served with spicy potatoes, rice and salad. Dine like serena williams (gf, kerala spicy)

Meen mappas is a curry where the boneless salmon fillets are grilled and simmered in a smooth, coconut milk gravy with shallots, tomato, green chilli, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, coriander powder, coconut milk flavoured with curry leaves. (Gf, kerala spicy)

A whole seabass is marinated with kerala's authentic spices, stuffed with sautéed shrimps and vegetables then grilled. This comes as a whole meal with a fish curry sauce, spicy potatoes and salad. The fish comes with head and tail on and our chefs try their best to debone by hand and as such occasionally some may be found, please bear with us. (Gf, kerala spicy)

Succulent crab meat in shell cooked in flavourful masala is totally irresistible. This is one of the mouth watering dishes loaded with coriander, turmeric, fennel seeds, fenugreek, mustard seeds along with onions, garlic and ginger and is served with a kerala paratha. This crab which is simmered in a satisfying masala comes with crab utensils to take the succulent crab meat out of its shell but digging in with your hands is not frowned upon! Crab utensils are provided. (Gf, kerala spicy)

King prawns, squid, mussels and seasonal fish fillets are cooked with ginger, garlic, curry leaves and coconut milk in our chef's special secret sauce. Underrated but unforgettable - your next obsession awaits! Our head chef kunjon's special (gf, kerala spicy)

This special malabar based chicken curry is made by toasting authentic kerala spices with roasted coconut. (Kerala spicy)

This chicken curry is made of black pepper and coconut milk gravy with cashew paste. Delicate blend of spices and remember there is no turning back because the culinary deliciousness and unique flavour of this curry is going to take you to kottayam from where this curry originally from talk of the town (gf, kerala spicy)

This fragrant curry is made of slow cooked lamb spiced with cumin, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric, cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, pepper, star anise and fennel along with cashew and fresh spinach. (Gf, kerala spicy)

A classic curry and pride of kerala. The truly delicious smell with hints of 6cs – coconut, curry leaves, cinnamon, cloves, coriander and cardamom will definitely make you fly high! Served with kerala paratha and carrot and beans stir fry. (Gf, kerala spicy)

Xavier's signature dish, passed down by sneha's father. Sensational. Innovative. Unforgettable. The one and only of its kind – fall-off-the-bone tender beef short rib, slow-cooked in a rich, kerala style curry bursting with six roasted spices and onions. Paired perfectly with ghee rice, poppadoms and raita for that back-in-kerala comfort. This is not just a dish, but it will bring the bold soul of kerala to your plate. Crafted with flair – our latest culinary highlights (gf, kerala spicy)

Kuttanad is a region well known for its vast paddy fields where ducks are reared in the backwaters. This special kottappallil duck masala is made of cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, pepper, star anise and fennel. It stands out for its unique & versatile flavours which you would not be expecting. (Gf, kerala spicy)

Fragrant chicken cubes in a soulful gravy, and rice slow cooked with spices are married together by slow cooking again in layers, all absorbing each other's flavours. Topped up with fried onions, sultana raisins and cashew nuts. Biriyani when it is said as 'dum' means it is cooked in a big pot which is sealed and it makes the dish more flavourful as the sealing achieves maturing. A true thalassery biriyani is the thing to live for!!! Served with poppadoms, raita and lemon pickle. (Gf, kerala spicy)

A unique and palate pleasing lamb biriyani cooked with juicy lamb cubes and rice layered over one another and then steamed together using the 'dum' technique of cooking. The lamb is marinated and is cooked with rice and ghee following slow cooking enhanced with cashews, raisins, kerala spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and nutmegs. Served with raita, poppadoms and lemon pickle. You will get fancied after seeing the dish wrapped in wilted banana leaf, imbuing it with the signature aroma of the tempered banana leaf. Woah!! (Gf, kerala spicy)

A beloved classic from sajith's father, philip kottappallil. Succulent beef cubes, fragrant and rich, simmered in a soulful semi thick gravy paired with perfectly slow-cooked, aromatic rice married together in layers through the traditional 'dum' cooking method - sealed tight in a heavy pot to let the flavors intensify, mature and meld beautifully.topped with golden fried onions, sultana raisins and crunchy cashew nuts, every bite is a burst of kerala flavors and textures. This naadan-style biriyani is a culinary legend, bold, hearty and utterly irresistible. Served with poppadoms, raita and lemon pickle. Just in - already making waves (gf, kerala spicy)

Aubergines cooked in roasted thick coconut gravy sautéed with tomato and kerala spices. Top pick! (V, gf, kerala spicy)

A curried dish of white chick peas where they are simmered with onions, tomatoes, kerala whole ground spices, coconut milk and curry leaves.a great source of vegetarian protein as well as fiber and nutrients making this a healthy curry option. (V, gf)

Delicious and popular curry with assorted vegetables simmered in kerala spices, coconut milk, cashew paste, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves which encompasses all the goodness of kerala. (V, gf)

A timeless favourite from susan and children, sajith's mother's special. Don't worry!! It's not real beef, but your taste buds might be fooled! Crafted to capture the essence of a traditional beef curry, this dish is proof that plant-based can still be a showstopper! Semi thick soul hugging curry made with juicy soya chunks along with potatoes, simmered in a robust blend of kerala spices like turmeric, fennel seeds, coriander and that unmistakable kerala kitchen aroma. Served with steamed plain rice and a piece of chapati, this comforting dish is zingalicious!! (V, vg, gf, kerala spicy)

A classy creamy delicious and rich veggie dish with cottage cheese and spinach. Cheese and spinach are simmered together in a luscious green gravy made with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, curry leaves and fresh ground spices. (V, gf, kerala spicy)

A deli vegetarian thick curry with potatoes and seasonal mushrooms along with onions, curry leaves and mustard seeds. (V, gf)

Nutritious and wholesome dish with spinach, lentils, turmeric, curry leaves and garlic. This contains lots of aromatic spices as well as inflammation fighting turmeric and ginger. (V, vg, gf)

Lucy's popular family recipe from sneha's mother's kitchen. A vibrant medley of seasonal vegetables and soya chunks gently cooked with fragrant rice, hand-ground spices – all layered and slow-cooked the traditional kerala way. This biryani is then lovingly wrapped in wilted banana leaves, allowing the natural steam to seal in the aroma and infuse every grain with earthy, soul-warming flavour. A true kerala style vegetarian delight, full of richness, comfort, and heart served with raita, poppadoms and lemon pickle for the perfect balance. Zero meat, 100% flavor – this is biriyani redefined, the power packed kerala way. Plates of fame (v, vg, gf, kerala spicy)

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Vegetable salad - a zesty mix of onions, cabbages, tomatoes and a whole green chilli on the side with a dash of lemon and pepper. (V, vg, gf, kerala spicy)

The potatoes, peppers and peas are tossed in a thick flavourful kerala spices mix and then finished to a golden-brown texture. (V, vg, gf, kerala spicy)

Okra stir fry is a delicious side dish for rice. This semi dry dish is prepared with tender okra, black pepper, onion, turmeric, curry leaves and mustard seeds. Chef special! (V, vg, gf, kerala spicy)

A classic carrot and beans stir fried recipe from kerala, which is packed with flavours of coconut, onions, curry leaves, turmeric and mustard seeds. (V, vg, gf)

Plain white basmati rice (v, vg, gf)

Plain basmati rice is tossed with lemon juice, chana dal, curry leaves, mustard seeds and dried red chillies leaving a crunchy, flavourful and tangier taste. (V, vg, gf)

Plain basmati rice is mixed with freshly grated coconut, raisins, cashew nuts and curry leaves. (V, vg, gf)

Rice cooked in ghee and flavoured with kerala spices. (V, gf)

This is a layered flatbread with flaky layers made of plain flour, ghee, egg, milk and oil. (V)

Round flatbread finely milled whole wheat flour. (V, vg)

Soft and fermented griddle pancakes made of rice, garlic, cumin and grated coconut. (V, vg, gf)

The easter rice bread: palappam is a bowl-shaped thin pancake made from fermented rice flour batter using rice and coconut. Appears in milk white colour, soft and velvety texture in the middle and crispy lace throughout the edges. Loved by all (v, vg, gf)

A traditional pudding made of vermicelli cooked with milk, ghee and to the final, garnishes with nuts. (V)

A traditional vegan sweet dessert in spindle shape made of steamed and mashed ripe plantains stuffed with grated coconut, cardamoms, cashews and raisins served with ice-cream (vegan ice-cream available on request). (V, vg)

A golden rice & lentil crepe (dosa) takes a sweet turn with rich chocolate chunks, cherries along with a scoop of ice cream of your choice. Vegan ice cream options available – just ask! (V, vg)

A royal cool and luxurious dessert served in a traditional clay matka, infused with richness of pistachios and crowned with crushed almonds. (V, gf)

Delicious indian ice cream in mango flavour. (V, gf)

Available in choice of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. (vegan ice-cream available on request). (V, gf)

A popular thin and crispy indian snack made of lentils and rice.

The malayali special salad (summer special) healthy salad mix of avocado, guava, strawwerry pepper dressing

The ladies fingers

Carrot and beans stir fry

Sauté crab meat

Clay pot style king fish curry. Boneless king fish steaks are cooked with our chef's secret sauce with coconut milk and tomatoes together with crushed ginger, garlic and curry leaves. (Gluten free)

Prawn twist. King prawns are cooked in a special ground spice with coconut milk, ginger, garlic, fenugreek, tomatoes, mustard seeds and curry leaves. (Gluten free)

Our grandma's style fish wrapped in banana leaf. Marinated and grilled seasonal fish fillet covered in kerala's flavourful sauce wrapped in banana leaves and tawa grilled. This is served with spicy potatoes, rice and salad. (Gluten free)

Chef special salmon mappas. Meen mappas is a curry in which the boneless salmon fillets are grilled and simmered in a smooth, coconut milk gravy with shallots, tomato, green chilli, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, coriander powder, coconut milk flavoured with curry leaves. (Gluten free)

Malayali signature stuffed fish fry. A whole seerfish is marinated with kerala's authentic spices, stuffed with sautéed shrimps and vegetables then grilled. This comes as a whole meal with a fish curry sauce, spicy potatoes and salad. The fish comes with head and tail on and our chefs try their best to debone by hand and as such occasionally some may be found, please bear with us. (Gluten free)

Crab masala loaded with kerala flavours. Succulent crab meat cooked in flavourful masala is totally irresistible. This is one of the mouth-watering dishes loaded with coriander, turmeric, fennel seeds, fenugreek, mustard seeds along with onions, garlic and ginger and is served with a kerala paratha. This crab is simmered in a satisfying masala. Comes with crab utensils to take the succulent crab meat out of its shell but digging in with your hands is not frowned upon. (Gluten free option available on request)

Fisherman's seafood curry. King prawns, squid, mussels and seasonal fish fillets are cooked with ginger, garlic, curry leaves and coconut milk in our chef's special secret sauce. (Gluten free)

Malayalam beef curry, kerala's stuff of legend part two! A classic curry and pride of kerala. The truly delicious smell with hints of ghee, coconut, curry leaves, cinnamon, cloves, coriander and cardamom will definitely make you fly high. Served with kerala paratha and carrot and beans stir fry. (Gluten free option available on request)

Kuttanadan style duck masala. Kuttanad is a region well known for its vast paddy fields where ducks are reared in the backwaters. This special kottappallil duck masala is made of cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, pepper, star anise and fennel. It stands out for its unique & versatile flavours which you would not be expecting. (Gluten free)

Calicut style layered chicken biriyani. Fragrant chicken cubes in a soulful gravy, and rice slow cooked with spices are married together by slow cooking again in layers, all absorbing each other's flavours. Topped up with fried onions, sultana raisins and cashew nuts. Biriyani when it is said as dum means it is cooked in a big pot which is sealed and it makes the dish more flavourful as the sealing achieves maturing. A true thalassery biriyani is the thing to live for. Served with pappadoms, raita and lemon pickle. (Gluten free)

Kerala lamb biryani wrapped in wilted banana leaf. A unique and palate pleasing lamb biriyani cooked with juicy lamb cubes and rice layered over one another and then steamed together using the 'dum' technique of cooking. The lamb is marinated and is cooked with rice and ghee following slow cooking enhanced with cashews, raisins, kerala spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and nutmegs. Served with raita, pappadom and lemon pickle. You will get fancied after seeing the dish wrapped in wilted banana leaf, imbuing it with the signature aroma of the tempered banana leaf. Woah! (Gluten free)

Malabar coastal chicken curry. This special malabar based chicken curry is made by roasting authentic kerala spices with roasted coconut.

Pepper chicken curry from kottayam. This chicken curry is made of black pepper and coconut milk gravy with cashew paste and a delicate blend of spices and remember there is no turning back because the deliciousness and unique flavour of this curry is going to take you to kottayam from where this curry originally from.

Malayali lamb & spinach. This fragrant curry is made of slow cooked lamb spiced with dry coriander, fenugreek, turmeric, cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, pepper, star anise and fennel along with cashew and fresh spinach.

Malayali aubergine tomato curry. Aubergines cooked in roasted thick coconut gravy sautéed with tomato and kerala spices. (Vegetarian)

Chickpeas curry with bevy of kerala flavourful spices. A curried dish of white chickpeas where they are simmered with onions, tomatoes, kerala whole ground spices, coconut milk and curry leaves. A great source of vegetarian protein as well as fibre and nutrients making this a healthy curry option. (Vegetarian)

Kerala style vegetable kurma. Delicious and popular curry with assorted vegetables simmered in kerala spices, coconut milk, cashew paste, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves which encompasses all the goodness of kerala. (Vegetarian)

Spicy potatoes. The potatoes, peppers and peas are tossed in a flavourful kerala spice mix and then finished to a golden-brown texture. (Vegetarian)

Cottage cheese and spinach curry kerala style. A classy creamy delicious and rich veggie dish with cottage cheese and spinach. Cheese and spinach are simmered together in a luscious green gravy made with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, curry leaves and fresh ground spices. (Vegetarian)

Mushroom potato curry. A delicious vegetarian thick curry with potatoes and seasonal mushrooms along with onions, curry leaves and mustard seeds. (Vegetarian)

Lentils and spinach. Nutritious and wholesome dish with spinach, lentils, turmeric, curry leaves and garlic. This contains lots of aromatic spices as well as inflammation fighting turmeric and ginger. (Vegetarian)

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Clay pot style. Boneless king fish, tomatoes together.

Fisherman's seafood curry.

2 pieces. Rice and lentil pancake served with sambar.

A classic curry and pride of kerala. The truly delicious smell with hints of gcs coconut, curry leaves, cinnamon, cloves, coriander and cardamom will definitely make you fly high! Served with kerala paratha and carrot and beans stir fry. Gluten free option available on request.

A unique and palate pleasing lamb biriyani cooked with juicy lamb cubes and rice layered over one another and then steamed together using the 'dum' technique of cooking. The lamb is marinated and is cooked with rice and ghee following slow cooking enhanced with cashews, raisins, kerala spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and nutmegs. Served with raita, pappadom and lemon pickle. You will get fancied after seeing the dish wrapped in wilted banana leaf, imbuing it with the signature aroma of the tempered banana leaf. Woah!!