An acronym for Culinary Arts & Research Academy, at CAARA we promote food

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1 An acronym for Culinary Arts & Research Academy, at CAARA we promote food experiences that borrow from the seasons while working with fresh, local produce. From our catering services to our cafes and cooking schools, we believe in the ethos of conscious food and are mindful of where we source our ingredients from. We use chemical-free produce grown at our own farms or support local, artisanal suppliers, and only when we cannot source high-quality ingredients locally do we then look for the very best globally. Our menu for NicoCaara hinges on this same philosophy. Using Nicobar s tropicalinspired brand as a springboard, we ve begun an exploration into produce from the lands that meet the Indian Ocean. At NicoCaara, you ll find a small plates menu that s designed to mix and match and to share and enjoy together. We work with local Indian and Asian produce which means that we naturally shy away from ingredients like refined flour and sugar and work more with local grains as well as sweeteners like coconut sugar, jaggery and honey. You won t find blueberries from Chile but you will find cape gooseberries grown on our farm in Delhi, and our menu will change to celebrate the produce of the season. Plus, the menu is clearly marked to help navigate any intolerances, and those who are gluten, dairy, or sugar-free will find plenty to enjoy. We levy a 5% service charge, government taxes as applicable.

2 VEGETABLES, GARDENS AND FARMS - Part 1 LEAN GREEN BEAN SALAD (GF) (DF) Sweet potato, sesame seeds, peanut dressing, kaffir lime, shaved coconut SPICED PUMPKIN SOUP (GF) (DF) 350 Shaved coconut, coconut cream, sesame oil COCONUT BROTH, BROCCOLI, SHIITAKE MUSHROOM (GF) Vermicelli noodles, pok choy, sesame BANANA BLOSSOM BOWL (DF) Tofu, bean sprouts, onion, soy and pineapple dressing SUMMER RICE PAPER ROLLS (GF) (DF) Vermicelli noodles, soy and chilli marinated tofu GARDEN GREENS, PEAR AND MINT SALAD (GF) Fennel, pomegranate, goat cheese, spiced honey and rice vinaigrette We spend time sourcing the best locally, when it s not possible we look further a field. We only use organic eggs (DF) - Dairy Free. If you have any specific dietary requirements please speak to your server.

3 VEGETABLES, GARDENS AND FARMS - Part 2 CORIANDER, CORN AND KALE PANCAKE Tamarind, tomato and mango chutney, micro herb salad GOOSEBERRY SALSA, LOCAL BURRATA SALAD (GF) Rocket, toasted coriander seeds, balsamic glaze, spiced honey 650 BAKED SWEET POTATO, FIG, GOATS CHEESE (GF) Mint yoghurt, almond dust HUMBLE SUNNY SIDE UP EGG HOPPER (GF) Coconut sambal, gunpowder, lotus chips 350 SMASHED AVOCADO (DF) Som tam dressing, raw papaya, raw mango, peanuts 650 LENTIL ARANCINI, TOMATO RELISH Smashed green pea, carrot foam We spend time sourcing the best locally, when it s not possible we look further a field. We only use organic eggs (DF) - Dairy Free. If you have any specific dietary requirements please speak to your server.

4 FISH : RIVERS AND OCEANS PRAWN, POMELO, SALAD (GF) (DF) Mint, coriander, toasted peanuts, crispy shallots 550 SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON, SEAFOOD RASAM BROTH (DF) Buckwheat and potato mash CRISPY SHRIMP TEMPURA, MANGO BASIL SALSA (DF) Root vegetable tempura, pickled ginger dip SRI LANKAN CRAB CAKES Kale and potato gallet, tomato and coconut gravy gunpowder cheese straw 550 TURMERIC AND DILL MARINATED RED SNAPPER (GF) (DF) Rice noodles, roasted peanuts, nước chấm dressing 600 MEAT : POULTRY AND PASTURES PINEAPPLE TURMERIC MARINATED CHICKEN SALAD (GF) (DF) Green leaves, coriander and chia seeds dressing CHICKEN AND SHIITAKE ORANGE GLAZE MEATBALLS (DF) Orange, millet salad 500 NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS, MINT SALSA VERDE Goat cheese and lamb croquette, confit potato 900 KOHLRABI SPAGHETTI AND BUFFALO SALAD (GF) (DF) Peanuts, nước mắm cham dressing MISO DUCK SLICE Pok choy puree, 5 spice jus, fondant potato, black garlic, carrot ribbons, radish (DF) - Dairy Free. If you have any specific dietary requirements please speak to your server.

5 BAR NIBBLES LOTUS STEM CHIPS 250 Chironji and sesame dip CRISPY OKRA AND STAR FRUIT 350 Spicy tomato dip GUNPOWDER SPICED NUTS 300 CAARA CHEESE SELECTION FOR TWO Crackers and crostinis, seasonal fruit compote, spiced nuts The hard cheese on our cheese board are specially curated for NicoCaara by Darima Farms

6 SWEET PLATES ORANGE AND ALMOND CAKE (GF) Zesty mascarpone, lemon drizzle LEMONGRASS AND GINGER CREME BRÛLÉE (GF) 300 CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE POTS (GF) Mysore CAARA Coffee TROPICAL PAVLOVA (GF) Seasonal fruits, cream GLUTEN FREE BELGIUM CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (GF) Dates, coconut, beetroot with kaffir lime yoghurt Our breads and pastries are freshly made in our kitchen Where possible we opt out of refined sugar and look towards natural alternatives like jaggery, dates honey & coconut sugar (DF) - Dairy Free. If you have any specific dietary requirements please speak to your server. #NicoCaara