Kayal Nottingham Menu – Kerala & South Indian Cuisine

Pre-Meal Snacks & Pickles

Begin your meal with flavours inspired by Kerala's traditional chayakkada, or tea-shop snack culture. Our selection includes Achappam, Pappadavada, Nenthraka Varuthathu and Pappodoms, served with traditional chutneys and pickles.

Achappam is a crisp rice-flour snack made with coconut, black sesame and cumin, while Nenthraka Varuthathu features seasoned banana slices. Pappadavada and Pappodoms add further crispy textures to the selection.

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Starters

The Nottingham starters bring together vegetarian, seafood, poultry and meat dishes.

Vegetarian favourites include Kizhangu Porichathu, Kathrika Porichathu, Uzhunnu Vada, Chilly Paneer and Pineapple Boli. Meat and seafood options include Kottayam Egg Fry, Poth Ularthiyathu, Kozhi Ularthiyathu, Muyal Pepper Fry, Mix Seafood Platter, Seasonal Grilled Fish, Cochin Squid and Kanthari Chicken/Prawns.

For something richer, Pork Poli combines tender pork with dates and traditional Kerala spices.

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Seafood Specialities

Kerala's coastal food traditions are strongly represented in Kayal's seafood dishes.

Alappuzha Konju Masala features prawns cooked in a thick sauce with coconut, ginger, curry leaves and onions. Kayal Fish Curry combines boneless king fish with a coconut-flavoured sauce, while Njandu Curry features fresh crab cooked in a coconut-based sauce with traditional spices.

Other seafood dishes include Tilapia Pollichathu, Mix Seafood Curry, Meen Porichathu, Kallushap Meen Curry and Salmon Mappas.

The seafood selection ranges from banana-leaf cooked fish to creamy coconut-based preparations and richly spiced Kerala fish curries.

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From the Butchers

The butchers section includes hearty Kerala-style meat dishes.

Pala Beef Chops are grilled Kerala-style beef chops served with mushroom pepper sauce, beans thoran and spicy potatoes.

Pothum Boliyum combines ripe fried plantain with richly spiced beef peralan, creating a balance between sweetness and heat.

For pork lovers, Pork Peralan with Pal Kappa or Idiyappam pairs slow-cooked pork with either creamy mashed tapioca or delicate string hoppers.

Cheera Erachi Curry, one of the chef's signature dishes, combines tender lamb with fresh spinach, aromatic spices, turmeric, red chillies and onions.

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From the Garden

Vegetarian dishes at Kayal include a range of vegetable, lentil, mushroom and paneer preparations.

Cheera Parippu Curry combines fresh spinach and toor dal with garlic, tomatoes and curry leaves.

Other options include Kathrika Curry, Cheera Kizhangu, Koonu Curry, Mutter Paneer and Spicy Potatoes.

The selection includes dishes based around aubergine, spinach, potato, mushrooms, paneer, peas and other vegetables prepared with Kerala spices and coconut.

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Desserts

Finish your meal with a traditional Indian dessert. The menu includes Semiya Payasam, a vermicelli pudding prepared with milk, ghee, cashews and sultanas, alongside Gulab Jamun served with ice cream.

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