THE JOURNEY SO FAR DAANA DAANA DAANA S DAANA S DAANA DAANA

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1 THE JOURNEY SO FAR Established in September 2015 at Westside Acton Park and presently at Curtin since September 2016, DAANA was born from Sanjay and Sunita s love for cooking, and the joy of giving and sharing. Dana in Sanskrit means "generosity" or "giving". It also signifies the origins of life itself a seed, the source of food that nourishes. Awarded 2017 Best New Restaurant ACT by Restaurant And Catering Association - Savour Awards, and Finalist 2017 ACT Chief Minister s Inclusion Awards (Private Sector), DAANA has, in a short span of two years, established itself as a restaurant that is not just different but one that is also making a difference. DAANA S uniqueness lies not just in its menu, which is a curation of the hidden gems of Southern and Coastal Indian cuisines, but also in its core philosophy of making a difference in the community through a spirit of generosity and inclusion, and in its warm and friendly hospitality. DAANA S guests have been its biggest strength and ambassadors. It is their incredible support and encouragement that challenges the team to constantly innovate in order to present authentic, simple, unpretentious flavours with a contemporary flair. DAANA is a place where friends and families meet in a relaxing ambience, where there are stories to be told and heard, where laughter rings in an air of casual elegance. So, welcome to DAANA. We trust that you will enjoy your experience, create beautiful memories, and spread the good word!

2 KARMA DAANA Karma Daana is a regular event dedicated to supporting a charity or cause in the community. At Karma Kitchen there is no price tag for our special 3 course Chef s Menu, so guests show their support through pay-it-forward and pay-as-they-wish towards the charity or cause, and Daana will donate a portion of the proceeds of these meals to the charity or cause being supported. In 2017, thanks to the community s generosity and contributions, we raised over $5,000 for RSPCA ACT and Hartley Lifecare. Karma Kitchen is a community experience. Beyond enjoying a good meal and supporting the cause, we invite volunteers to join in to help at the event - cooking, serving, singing, or any other way that you think you can help! OUR NEXT KARMA DAANA WILL BE HELD IN MARCH 2018.

3 ENTRÉE DAANA S MASALA KING PRAWNS GF King prawns grilled in shell with homeblend spices, crushed garlic and butter FISH GRILLED IN BANANA LEAF GF A Kerala speciality. Fish wrapped in banana leaf with in tomato-onion masala and pan grilled 9.50EA 9.50EA GOAN RECHADO CALAMARI GF 20 Calamari rings in spicy homemade Goan rechado masala ANDHRA GREEN CHILLI CORIANDER CHICKEN (3PCS) GF 18 Andhra style pan roasted diced chicken with green chilli and fresh coriander MANGALORE LAMB SUKKA GF 20 Mangalorean style shredded lamb stir fry with coconut slices and freshly ground spices PANEER PEPPER CURRY LEAF V 18 Diced paneer pan fried with crushed black pepper, green pepper and curry leaf PODI IDLI BITES (4PCS) GF VG 12 Steamed savoury rice and lentil cake pieces tossed with spiced chutney powder GOBI KEMPU BEZULE (4PCS) GF VG 15 Cauliflower fritters in riceflour batter, tempered with onion, green chillies OKRA AND CRISPY POTATOES GF VG 15 Okra and crispy string potatoes in hot chilli garlic sauce SHARE PLATTERS [FOR TWO] SOUTHERN DELIGHTS TASTING PLATTER GF VG - 24 South Indian favourites in small bites -Mini Idli, Mini Vadai, Uttappam & Masala Dosai VEGETARIAN [Paneer, Podi Idli, Gobi] 25 SEAFOOD & NON VEGETARIAN [Calamari, Chicken, Lamb] 28 MIXED [Paneer, Gobi, Lamb, Chicken] 30

4 CURRIES TO SHARE KERALA CURRY - FISH OR PRAWNS GF 24 Spicy tangy curry of coconut milk, ginger, mustard seeds, shallots, green chillies NAWABI CHICKEN KORMA GF 22 Hyderabadi chicken korma in velvety almond gravy DAANA S HOMESTYLE GOAT CURRY GF 22 Spicy goat curry with homeblend spices ANDHRA SPINACH LAMB GF 22 Garlic flavoured lamb curry with spinach and fenugreek NAWABI PANEER KORMA GF V 20 Hyderabadi paneer korma in velvety almond gravy CHETTINAD VEG MASALA GF VG 18 Seasonal veggies in Chettinad masala with subtle flavours of cinnamon, star anise KARAIKUDI EGGPLANT CURRY GF VG 18 Rustic eggplant curry with pearl onions, tamarind, curry leaf GOJJU AMBODE GF VG 18 Deep fried lentil dumplings in sweet-spicy-tangy coconut, tamarind curry SPINACH KOOTU GF VG 18 Lentils and spinach tempered with mustard seeds, roasted coconut PARIPPU MASIYAL GF VG 16 Lentils tempered with garlic, mustard seeds, curry leaf POTATO VARUVAL GF VG 16 Crispy pan fried potatoes with fennel and freshly ground spices HOUSE SPECIAL DAANA S HYDERABADI DUM BIRYANI WITH CUCUMBER RAITA GF V* 22 / 26 Sanjay s signature dish - saffron flavoured basmati rice and meat or mix veggies* CHECK WITH YOUR HOST FOR MEAT OF THE DAY - GOAT OR CHICKEN.

5 BREADS, RICE & ACCOMPANIMENTS BREADS ACCOMPANIMENTS MALABAR PARATHA Kerala s favourite- layered flatbread SHEERMAL Saffron flavoured leavened flatbread TAWA ROTI VG Wholemeal flatbread TAWA BUTTER ROTI Wholemeal flatbread with butter 4.50EA 4.50EA 3.50EA 4.00EA RAITA - BOONDI OR CUCUMBER 7 Seasoned yogurt with Boondi - fried gramflour pearls OR diced cucumber KACHUMBER SALAD GF VG 6 Cumcumber, tomatoes and onion tossed in lemon juice PAPPADUM & KARUVADAM GF VG 8 Set of pappadam (4pcs) and fryums crispy (6pcs) MINI UTTAPPAM GF VG 4.00EA Fluffy rice and white urad lentil savoury pancake RICE STEAMED BASMATI RICE GF VG 4 LEMON RICE GF VG 6 Lemon flavoured rice tempered with peanuts, mustard seeds, curry leaf THAIYIR SADAM GF V 6 South Indian summer essential! Yogurt rice, served cold with fried sundried salted chilli CHUTNEY & PICKLE 3.00EA CHOICE OF Date-Tamarind, Tomato-Onion, Mint-Yogurt, Hot Chilli Garlic, Coconut Chutney, Mixed Veg Pickle GUNPOWDER 3.00EA CHOICE OF Parippu Podi - a home blend of spiced lentil powder with ghee OR Spicy Dosa Chutney Powder with Seasame Oil BREAD BASKET pc each of Malabar Paratha, Sheermal, Tawa Roti and Mini Uttappam CONDIMENTS TRAY - 12 Pappadam (4pcs) with Mint-Yogurt, Date-Tamarind chutney and Mixed Pickle

6 DESSERT & BEVERAGES DESSERT DAANA S PISTA KULFI GF 10.00EA Homemade frozen dessert with slow cooked milk SHAHI TUKRA (2PCS) 12 Hyderabadi speciality- Fried bread soaked in sugar syrup topped with Rabadi (sweet reduced milk), nuts, raisins ANGOORI GULAB JAMOON (6PCS) 10 Indian classic! Mini deep fried milk balls in sugar syrup WITH Vanilla Ice cream 14 KHUBANI KA MEETHA GF V 12 Slow cooked dried apricots. Topped with whipped cream, raisins, almond flakes ICE CREAM GF V ( 1 OR 2 SCOOPS) 5/9 CHOICE OF Vanilla OR Chocolate SOFT DRINKS THUMS UP / LIMCA / COKE / FANTA / DIET COKE 4 SPRING WATER / SPARKLING WATER 4 BOTTLED JUICE 4.50 GINGER BEER / LIME AND LEMON BITTER 5 MINERAL WATER 6 INDIAN BEVERAGES COLD BEVERAGES MANGO LASSI 7 Popular yogurt-based drink MORU SAMBHARAM 6 Kerala s favourite cooler - Light buttermilk flavoured with crushed ginger, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves NIMBOO SODA/ PANI 6 All time favourite - Sweet n salty Indian lemonade with fresh mint, ginger, dash of Himalayan black salt, black pepper ROOHAFZHA 5 Perfect summer cooler- rose and fruits infusion drink AAM PANNA 5 Refreshing sweet-n-sour raw mango drink with hint of ginger KOKUM SHARBAT 5 Tangy Goan Kokum fruit cooler with a hint of roasted cumin, mint HOT BEVERAGES DAANA S FILTER KAAPI 5 South Indian coffee, percolated in traditional Indian filter, with milk BADAM MILK 7 Warm milk with goodness of almonds, cardamom and saffron MASALA CHAI 5 Indian tea flavoured with a homeblend of aromatic Indian spices and milk. CHOICE OF TEA 4 Earl Grey, Green Tea, Darjeeling, English Breakfast, Chamomile

BANQUETS AVAILABLE MON-FRI FOR GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE (DINE IN ONLY) 2 COURSE - 38PP ENTRÉE Andhra Green Chilli Coriander Chicken Gobi Kempu Bezule MAINS Nawabi Chicken Korma Andhra

Chilli Coriander Chicken Mangalore Lamb Sukka Gobi Kempu Bezule MAINS Nawabi Chicken Korma Andhra Spinach Lamb Chettinad Veg Masala Parippu Masiyal SERVED WITH Steamed Basmati

REQUEST 2 COURSE - 36pp, 3 COURSE - 40pp THALI DAANA THALI VEG 30, NON VEG 35 (AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY, DINE IN ONLY) Sunita s signature special.

7 BANQUETS AVAILABLE MON-FRI FOR GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE (DINE IN ONLY) 2 COURSE - 38PP ENTRÉE Andhra Green Chilli Coriander Chicken Gobi Kempu Bezule MAINS Nawabi Chicken Korma Andhra Spinach Lamb Chettinad Veg Masala SERVED WITH Steaned Basmati Rice, Malabar Paratha (1pp), Pappadum (1pp) Pickle and Boondi Raita TEA/ COFFEE 3 COURSE - 42PP ENTRÉE Andhra Green Chilli Coriander Chicken Mangalore Lamb Sukka Gobi Kempu Bezule MAINS Nawabi Chicken Korma Andhra Spinach Lamb Chettinad Veg Masala Parippu Masiyal SERVED WITH Steamed Basmati Rice, Malabar Paratha (1pp), Pappadum (1pp) Pickle and Boondi Raita DESSERT Angoori Gulab Jamoon (2pp) OR Ice cream TEA/ COFFEE 100% VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN BANQUETS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 2 COURSE - 36pp, 3 COURSE - 40pp THALI DAANA THALI VEG 30, NON VEG 35 (AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY, DINE IN ONLY) Sunita s signature special. A carefully crafted traditional meal featuring a different regional cuisine each week. UNLIMITED SERVES, EAT-ALL-YOU-CAN! Check with your host for details. PLEASE NOTE: NO DISCOUNTS OR SPECIAL OFFERS APPLY ON BANQUETS & THALI

DOSAI & UTTAPPAM AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH THUR-SAT & AT DINNER MON-THUR ONLY DOSAI GF 1pc per serve South Indian speciality food, crispy savoury

Accompanied with Sambar* and two chutneys - coconut and tomato-onion PLAIN VG 14 MASALA VG 16 Potato filling MYSORE MASALA VG 18 Mysore masala -

WITH CHICKEN CURRY OR KHEEMA 24 UTTAPPAM GF 1pc per serve South Indian speciality food, fluffy savoury pancake served plain or with a topping of

8 DOSAI & UTTAPPAM AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH THUR-SAT & AT DINNER MON-THUR ONLY DOSAI GF 1pc per serve South Indian speciality food, crispy savoury crepes. Accompanied with Sambar* and two chutneys - coconut and tomato-onion PLAIN VG 14 MASALA VG 16 Potato filling MYSORE MASALA VG 18 Mysore masala - spicy lentil and garlic chutney with potato filling EGG 18 *WITH CHICKEN CURRY OR KHEEMA 22 GHEE ROAST V 18 GHEE ROAST MASALA V 20 GHEE ROAST WITH CHICKEN CURRY OR KHEEMA 24 UTTAPPAM GF 1pc per serve South Indian speciality food, fluffy savoury pancake served plain or with a topping of choice. Accompanied with Sambar* and two chutneys - coconut and tomato-onion PLAIN VG 14 EGG 18 ONION VG 16 ONION AND PEPPER VG 18 *WITH CHICKEN CURRY OR KHEEMA 22 Extra Sambar , Extra Chutney ea DOSAI PLEASE NOTE: NO DISCOUNTS OR SPECIAL OFFERS APPLY ON DOSAI & UTTAPPAM MENU

9 SMALL PLATES IDLI VADAI SAMBAR (2 IDLI & 1 VADAI) GF VG 16 An all time favourite combo - Idli and Medhu Vadai served with Sambar and two chutneys coconut and tomato-onion MEDHU VADAI SAMBAR (3 VADAI) GF VG 16 Medhu Vadai served soaked in bowl of Sambar, with two chutneys coconut and tomato-onion BISIBELE BHATH GF V 17 Daana s special - One pot dish of rice, veggies and lentils in a homemade blend of spices MUMBAI PAO BHAJI V (2 PAO) 13 Popular Mumbai street food - Mashed veggies accompanied with soft buttered Pao (2pcs) - a house special bread roll MUMBAI KHEEMA PAO (2 PAO) 16 Popular Mumbai street food - lamb mince curry, accompanied with soft buttered Pao (2pcs) - a house special bread roll MUMBAI VADA PAO (2 PAO) VG 15 Crispy batter fried potato fritters sandwiched in Pao (2pcs), with a homemade chutney powder of peanuts, sesame and garlic Extra Pao (2 pcs)

OPENING HOURS LUNCH DINNER MONDAY Closed 5.30pm - 9.30pm TUESDAY Closed 5.30pm - 9.30pm WEDNESDAY Closed 5.30pm - 9.30pm THURSDAY 12pm - 2.30pm 5.30pm - 9.30pm FRIDAY 12pm - 2.30pm 5.30pm -10.

ADVANCE NOTICE OF 3 WORKING DAYS IS REQUESTED. TAKEHOME Available during all opening hours. WE REQUEST THAT LAST ORDERS BE PLACED AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING TIMES.

GROUP BOOKINGS OF 10 OR MORE To serve you better for groups of 10 or more only the Banquet/Thali option is available. Al-a-Carte menu options available only on pre-order.

FOOD ALLERGY STATEMENT We can cater to most special dietary requirements while still offering you a quality dining experience.

10 OPENING HOURS LUNCH DINNER MONDAY Closed 5.30pm pm TUESDAY Closed 5.30pm pm WEDNESDAY Closed 5.30pm pm THURSDAY 12pm pm 5.30pm pm FRIDAY 12pm pm 5.30pm pm SATURDAY 12pm pm 5.30pm pm SUNDAY Closed Closed PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Closed Closed LUNCH BOOKINGS FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE ACCEPTED FOR MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY. ADVANCE NOTICE OF 3 WORKING DAYS IS REQUESTED. TAKEHOME Available during all opening hours. WE REQUEST THAT LAST ORDERS BE PLACED AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING TIMES. TERMS & CONDITIONS CORKAGE BYO (Bottled wine only) Corkage charges of $8.00 per bottle apply. No BYO available for groups of 10 or more. CAKEAGE Cakeage charges of $2.00 per person apply. GROUP BOOKINGS OF 10 OR MORE To serve you better for groups of 10 or more only the Banquet/Thali option is available. Al-a-Carte menu options available only on pre-order. FOOD INFO Our food is CERTIFIED HALAL. We do not add MSG, artificial colours or artificial flavours to any of the dishes. Please check with your host for any advice that you may need. FOOD ALLERGY STATEMENT We can cater to most special dietary requirements while still offering you a quality dining experience. We will take all due care but we cannot guarantee that there won t be traces of specific allergens in the food. This is due to the potential trace of allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. We do not allow any food and drink from outside to be consumed within the premises. ALL PRICES ARE GST INCLUSIVE Offers, specials and discounts can not be clubbed and are valid only per conditions specified on the offer and/or the menu. WE ACCEPT CASH, AMEX, EFTPOS, VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY. WE DO NOT SPLIT BILLS. WE ARE PROUDLY SURCHARGE FREE. PRICE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. All illustrations and photographs on this menu, website or social media are the artist s impression of the traditional dishes, actual dishes served at Daana may vary. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

DAANA was born from Sanjay and Sunita s love for cooking, and the joy of giving and sharing.

DAANA was born from Sanjay and Sunita s love for cooking, and the joy of giving and sharing. Dana in Sanskrit means "generosity" or "giving". It also signifies the origins of life itself a seed, the source