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SOUP
Cheera Parippu Soup
Well, what you are getting here is creamy spinach
meets lentils and it is easy, utterly delicious and
healthy.
£6.29
Vegetarian
Vegan
Chemmeen Coconut Soup
A shrimp flavoured broth with coconut milk, herbs
and spices.
£7.29

FAST SNACKS & TREATS
Traditional naalumani palaharam (evening snacks) from gods
own country. It is an extremely popular treat and is given to any
guests when visiting a house. They are best accompanied with
our unique chutneys and pickles and they are served in a basket.Palaharam
Murukku- Savoury crunchy twists made with rice and urid dal.
Nenthrakayi Upperi - Traditional Kerala chips made from plantains.
Pappadoms- Plain, crispy snack made from black gram lentils and rice.
Pakkavada- Spicy snack prepared by making the batter ribbony using seva press and deep fried.
£6.19


NON-VEGETARIAN STARTERS
Chemmeen Elavan Fry
Prawns marinated with onion, ginger, coconut, chilli
paste and curry leaves then briefly grilled on a tawa
and served with salad.
£9.89

Koonthal Roast
Koonthal otherwise known as squid, cooked in
typical koinonian spices, briefly stirred on the stove
with onions, curry leaves and coconut.
£9.39

Meen Porichathu - Fish Fry
Fish marinated in masala and then shallow fried for
a crunchy and spicy flavour. Served with salad.
£9.29

Varkala Seafood Platter
A traditional assortment of prawns, fish, squid and
crab cake, served with fresh seasonal salad and
Mouth-watering Mint Sauce.
£15.59

Lamb Chops
Lamb chops are marinated in an aromatic mix of
garlic, chilli, lime juice and olive oil, before being
grilled to perfection.
£9.99

Pothu Ularthiyath (Beef)
Bite-sized pieces of beef cooked with ginger, garlic
and shallots with authentic Keralan spices.
£9.99
Mala Kozhi Fry
Chef Mani’s special chicken cooked with traditional
Kerala spices.
£8.99
Lamb Pepper Fry
Cubes of lamb slow cooked with spices, black
pepper, ginger garlic and green chillies
with curry leaves.
£9.29
Chicken 65
Bite-sized chicken pieces marinated in
yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and Indian spices,
then deep-fried to a crispy, golden finish
with a juicy interior
£8.99
Mild

VEGETARIAN STARTERS
Sambar Wada
Literally translated as “soft silky dumplings”. A
spongy dumpling in a crunchy case, made from
urad beans and chillies, immersed in delicious curry
known as sambar.
£6.99
Vegetarian
Vegan
Chilli Paneer
Deep fried cubes of Indian cottage cheese with
chilli, pepper, onion and garlic.
£8.99
Vegetarian
Vazhuthananga Porichathu
Finely sliced pieces of aubergines are dipped in a
special batter, blended with coriander and chilli,
before frying and served with fresh salad.
£6.99
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegetable Samosa
Deep fried pastry filled with potatoes, peas and
spices.
£7.29
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dahi Batata Poori
Sweetened, spiced mashed potatoes and chutneys
filled inside small fried breads and topped with
yoghurt and crunchy chickpea noodles.
£7.19
Gluten free
Vegan
Spinach & Onion Vada
Spinach and onion seasoned and coated with a
gram flour batter that is flavoured with Indian spices
chilli powder turmeric and special Kerala masala.
£7.49
Vegetarian
Vegan

DOSA CORNER
DOSA IS A PANCAKE MADE FROM A MIXTURE
OF SOAKED RICE AND LENTILS GROUND
TOGETHER AND FERMENTED OVERNIGHT.
All Dosa are served with sambar and chutneys.Koinonia Masala Dosa
Crispy crepe made of fermented rice and lentils
with potato masala, cooked on a hot flat griddle
plate, served with sambar and chutney.
£7.99
Vegetarian
Vegan
Ghee Roast
Crispy crepe made of ghee, served with sambar
and chutney.
£7.69
Vegetarian
Vegan
Brahmin Masala Dosa
The “Spicy Onion Chutney” is what makes the
Brahmin masala different from the ordinary masala
dosas. The spicy chutney adds beautiful flavours
and spice which makes this dosa so delicious.
£8.49
Vegetarian
Vegan
Uthappam (Cheese, Onion or Mix Vegetable)
Thick pancake with different toppings cooked
right into the batter served with sambar chutney.
Uthappam is known as south Indian Pizza.
£7.99
Vegetarian
Vegan
Podi Dosa
A crispy rice and lentil crepe sprinkled with a sig
nature spicy lentil powder (podi). This flavorful dosa
adds a bold kick, served with coconut chutney and
sambar for the perfect balance of heat and taste.
£7.79

MAIN COURSE - From Pachakari (The Garden)
Mutter Paneer
A delicious combination of soft paneer and healthy
green peas in a mild tomato based gravy, turmeric
powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and
garam masala is a treat to taste buds at anytime.
£10.99
Vegetarian
Kadala Curry
Chick peas gently simmered in creamy gravy with
traditional spices.
£8.19
Vegetarian
Vegan
Cheera Parippu Curry
Fresh spinach and lentils cooked in a thick sauce
of garlic, tomatoes and onion flavoured with curry
leaves.
£8.19
Vegetarian
Vegan
Kathrikka Puli Curry (Aubergine)
Aubergine cooked in a tangy tomato and tamarind
gravy garnished with fried onions and curry leaves.
£9.89
Vegetarian
Vegan
Mathanga Erisheri (Pumpkin)
Pumpkin made with ground coconut paste,
pumpkin, black eye beans and finally seasoned with
roasted coconut.
£8.99
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegetable Stew
A creamy and fragrant coconut milk curry with fresh
vegetables, delicately spiced with cinnamon, cloves,
and cardamom. This comforting Kerala classic pairs
perfectly with appam or rice for a wholesome meal.
£8.49
Potato Sabji
Softly cooked potatoes sautéed with mustard
seeds, cumin, turmeric, and green chilies,
garnished with fresh coriander. A simple,
flavorful dish perfect with poori, chapati or rice.
£8.10

MAIN COURSES - From Fisherman’s Cove
Kappad Chemmeen Masala
Speciality of Calicut, a place where Vasco de
Gama’s first steps in India. A thrilling Malabar
prawn dish cooked in a thick sauce with ginger,
curry leaves and onions.
£17.39
Travancore Fish Curry
Kerala, being land of coconut, the coconut milk
is an essential part of the fish dishes. This fish is
cooked with turmeric, chillies, onion and coconut
milk, it is sure to delight you with its aromatic and
tangy flavour.
£16.99
Meen Pollichathu
A typical preparation of fish with homemade spices
wrapped in banana leaves comes with potatoes and
salad. It’s mostly served in toddy shops (local pubs)
and back waters.
£17.29
Lobster Malabari
Lobster with coconut gravy, curry leaves, shallots
and ginger.
£45.99
Kappayum Meenum
The most famous dish of Kallu Shaap (Toddy Shops)
all over Kerala. Fish cooked in a sauce made from
onions, fried chillies, turmeric and ginger served
with a plate of cassava steamed in turmeric water.
This combination tastes so good that people walk
into these village bars just to taste it even though
they don’t drink alcohol.
£16.89
Vembanad Njandu MasalaNew Dish
Crab curry with chef’s special Masala, a typical
Kerala style delicacy with great aroma and taste.
Served with shells.
£17.39
Kudampully Fish Curry
Fresh fish is cooked with raw unseasoned spices
along with Kudampully (coccum). Tangy and spicy
fish curry.
£16.99
Kovlam Seafood Curry
Fish, squid, mussels, and prawns cooked with Keralan
spices, onion, ginger, garlic and mustard seed in a coconut based sauce.
£17.95

MAIN COURSE - From Errachi Kada (The Butchers)
Varutharacha Kozhi Curry (Chicken Malabar)
Bite sized pieces of chicken simmered in whole
spices and cooked in roasted coconut and red
masala.
£14.19
Kozhi Korma
Chicken simmered in whole spices and cooked with
cashew nuts, cream and onion with a little extra
spice.
£13.89
Kozhi Kurumulagu Peralan (Chicken)
An exotic chicken curry from god’s own country,
cooked in a spicy peppercorn sauce.
£14.29
Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Chicken tikka cooked in rich cashew nuts with a
tomato based mild gravy finished with fresh cream
and butter.
£14.29
Kuttanadan Duck Curry
This is rich, spice-laden duck curry with coriander,
cashew nut and coconut gravy. A speciality from
Syrian Christian cuisine.
£17.29
Thalasseri Kozhi Biriyani
Ethnic biriyani from the Malabar region of Kerala prepared by cooking long grain rice and chicken in cow ghee with green chillies, whole spices, home ground garam masala powder, cashew nuts and raisins served with hardboiled egg.
£15.29
Masala Roast Beef
This is a real delight for the beef eaters. The roots
of this recipe are Portuguese; it’s widely prepared
among the Syrian Christians in Kerala, India.
Basically roast the sliced beef and tossed in the
spicy ingredients. It’s so yummy and it goes well
with Ghee rice. Comes with cassava and salad.
£16.99
Nadan Erachi Kootu Curry
Grandmother’s signature Keralan recipe, lamb
cooked to perfection with homemade ground curry
paste, whole spices and herbs with finely toasted
with fresh spinach and coconut milk.
£16.19
Railway Mutton Curry
Railway mutton curry takes you to the colonial era
when travelling by first class train were for the
privileged. This not too spicy mutton dish used to
be served in the railway refreshment room and long
distance train to cater the British palate.
£16.59
Lucky Beef Biryani
Inspired by Kerala folklore, this flavorful biryani features tender beef marinated in aromatic spices
and layered with fragrant basmati rice. Infused with fried dry fruits and garnished with crispy fried
onions and fresh herbs.
£16.49
Maappila Beef Malli
A flavourful Malabar specialty featuring tender
beef cooked in a fragrant blend of spices,
including coriander, which gives it a unique aroma.
This robust curry is simmered to perfection,
served with steamed rice or Malabar parotta for
a truly authentic experience
£16.59

SIDE DISHES
Kakka Roast (Mussels)
Traditional and spicy, is a combination of Mussels,
chopped shallots, pepper corn and curry leaves.
£8.89
Karivepila kizhang (Potato)
Dry preparation of curry leaves, potato, onions,
roasted garlic and simmered in turmeric and spices.
£6.49
Vegetarian
Vegan
Beans Thoran
Fresh beans finely chopped and cooked in
traditional south Indian thoran style with shallots,
grated coconut, curry leaves and mustard.
£6.29
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vendakka Masala (Okra)
Fresh Okra (Lady Fingers) stir fried with shallots,
garlic, then tempered with chillies, mustard seeds
and curry leaves.
£7.99
Vegetarian
Vegan
Koinonia Special Salad
Our chef’s special salad. A refreshing salad with mango, carrots, lettuce, tomato with ginger yoghurt dressing.
£6.89
Vegetarian
Vegan
Pala Egg Roast
Boiled egg tossed in onion and Fresh tomato masala,
flavoured with ginger, curry leaves, seasoned with
crushed black pepper and fennel powder.
£7.99

FROM THE ADUPPU
Chapatti (2 pieces)
Flat Indian bread made of wheat flour.
£2.89
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Malabar Paratha (1 Piece)
A many layered white flour fine bread, crisp and
flaky cooked to perfection on a griddle.
£1.99
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Appam (2 pieces)
Made from fermented rice batter and milk fluffy in
the centre, also known as hoppers.
£3.99
Vegetarian
Vegan
Poori (2 pieces)
Fluffy fried flat bread made from wheat flour.
£3.79
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan

RICE DISHES
Thenga Choru (Coconut)
Long grain rice mixed with onions, grated coconut,
urud dal and curry leaves.
£3.39
Vegetarian
Vegan
Neeyu Choru (Ghee Pulav)
Mappila speciality preparation of long grain rice
with ghee, whole spices, dry fruits and nuts.
£3.49
Vegetarian
Garlic and Peanut Rice
Long grain rice cooked with garlic peanuts and
aromatic spice. Chef Mani’s speciality rice.
£3.99
Koonu Choru (Mushroom)
Mouth watering recipe with sliced button
mushrooms, garlic, chilli flakes, mustard and curry
leaves.
£3.99
Vegetarian
Vegan
Thayir Sadam (Curd)
A cooling mixture of rice and yoghurt tempered
with asafoetida and mustard seeds.
£4.59
Plain Rice
Steamed plain white basmati rice.
£2.99
Vegetarian
Vegan
Naranga Choru
Tangy, fresh tasting rice tossed with lemon juice,
fresh curry leaves, mustard seeds and dried red
chillies.
£3.69
Vegetarian
Vegan

DESSERTS
Coconut Pancake
Folded pancakes with stewed fresh coconut
dry fruits and sugar. Served with ice cream.
£4.99
Payasam of the Day
Traditional pudding of Kerala cooked in
reduced milk, jaggery/sugar and ghee.
£3.99
Carrot Halwa
Unusual Indian dessert made with grated
carrots, whole milk, dried fruit and nuts. It has
a delicious light fudgy texture.
£4.99
Gulab Jamun
Milk dough dumpling, deep fried and soaked
in sweet syrup.
£4.99
Unnakkaya (Banana Rolls)
Smashed plantain stuffed with cashew nuts,
dried fruits and grated coconut. Sweetened
with sugar. Served with ice cream.
£4.99
Choice of Ice Creams
Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry
£3.99
Kulfi
Mango or Pista flavour - a delicious, smooth
Indian rich ice cream.
£4.99
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