South Seas saying. He who plants a coconut tree plants food and drink, vessels and clothing, a home for himself and a heritage for his children

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1 He who plants a coconut tree plants food and drink, vessels and clothing, a home for himself and a heritage for his children South Seas saying Kerala lies on the Indian Malabar Coast, a tropical region made up of inland waterways, coconut groves, and spice plantations. Its spice trade and cultural exchanges between Hindus, Muslims and Christians, played a pivotal role in the creation of Kerala cuisine - the very same you ll find in our restaurant. Kayra derives its name from keram, which means coconut palm trees in Malayalam, the language indigenous to Kerala and the birth of its name. The inspiration behind Kayra started over 65 years ago with the opening of the first Kerala Restaurant in Johor Bahru in It was a meeting place for Keralites to connect with their roots, and savour authentic Kerala cuisine. Kayra pays homage to this heritage, and serves recipes handed down through the generations, renowned for its distinct use of coconut - whether grated, roasted, or as a cooking medium. The palate-pampering dishes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, are freshly prepared and served everyday. Each dish is lovingly crafted and celebrates the true flavours of Kerala. We hope you love it as much as we enjoy sharing it with you.

2 SMALL PLATES

3 Small PLATES EGG KEJERIWAL Sunny side egg, melted cheese, green chilly chutney on a muffin KAYRA MIXGRAIN SALAD (V) Millet & barley grains served with pomegranate & hung curd KERALA DAHI PURI (V) Tapioca with tamarind dressing & yogurt PRAWN CASSAVA CUTLET Served with a mint curry leaf chutney SQUID PEERA Cooked dry with grated coconut and spices PRAWN KERAYOLI Prawn cooked in prawn head oil & best soaked up with bread GRILLED SQUID Squid grilled with Keralan spices BEETROOT TAPIOCA FRITTERS (V) Served with a mint curry leaf chutney MUTTON CHOPS Grilled with Keralan spices, yogurt chili marinade served on semolina 26.00

Small PLATES BEEF SARPOTEL Goanese inspired beef cooked in chili paste 21.00 KERALA FRIED CHICKEN Served with curry mayo 17.

4 Small PLATES BEEF SARPOTEL Goanese inspired beef cooked in chili paste KERALA FRIED CHICKEN Served with curry mayo CHEESY CHICKEN PAROTHA Shredded masala chicken & melted cheese on parotha CHICKEN KOTU ROTI Parotha wok fried with egg & chicken CHICKEN PUTTU Masala Chicken layered & steamed in rice putu DOSA BURGER (CHICKEN) DOSA BURGER (TAPIOCA) Mini dosa layered with shredded chicken or tapioca & served with chutney APPO Mini rice cakes topped up with our own spice powder & coconut chutney MASALA PAPPAD Served with chutney 9.00

5 Crab Masala FROM THE SEA Pepper Curry Leaf Prawn Ulartiyath Meen Pollichatthu Fish Moilee

6 FROM THE SEA CHATTI MEEN CURRY Kayra s classic fish curry cooked in freshly ground coconut and raw mango paste MOILEE MEEN PRAWN Fish or Prawn cooked in coconut milk, green chili & turmeric MEEN POLLICHATTHU A whole Seabass marinated with Keralan spices and grilled in banana leaf PEPPER CURRY LEAF MEEN Grilled whole Seabass, with curry leaf and pepper marination ALLEPEY PRAWN CURRY Prawns cooked in a delicate coconut & raw mango paste PRAWN ULARTIYATH Cooked with caramelized onions, slivers of coconut & Keralan spices SQUID ROAST Cooked with Keralan spices into a thick gravy price based on current market rate

FOR THE MEAT LOVERS MUTTON OLLATHIATHU Slow cooked boneless spiced mutton with slivers of coconut 36.

00 Mutton Bonemarrow Mutton Ollathiathu CHICKEN ROAST Cooked with roasted ground spices into a thick gravy 24.

7 FOR THE MEAT LOVERS MUTTON OLLATHIATHU Slow cooked boneless spiced mutton with slivers of coconut MUTTON KANTARI Boneless mutton cooked with roasted spices, fennel & chili padi Mutton Bonemarrow Mutton Ollathiathu CHICKEN ROAST Cooked with roasted ground spices into a thick gravy DELIA S CHICKEN STEW A classic blend of fennel & coriander to mop your curries Delia s Chicken Ishtu PEPPER CHICKEN FRY Shredded chicken cooked dry with spices, coconut slivers & black pepper 24.00

8 VEGETABLES Mushroom Pepper Okra Egg Roast Amamas Pachidi Beetroot Pachidi

9 VEGETABLES THORAN Vegetable of the day sautéed with coconut, ginger & garlic OKRA Stir fried with ginger, garlic & spices BROCCOLI Sauteed with onions & garlic AMAMAS PACHIDI A refreshing eggplant salad with yogurt, coriander & onions MUSHROOM ULARTIYATH Cooked with caramelized onions, slivers of coconut & Keralan spices DHALL & SPINACH Cooked in a thick sauce with spices & tomatoes BEETROOT PACHIDI Fresh julienned beetroot, mixed in a yogurt & mustard sauce CHANNA STEW Chickpeas cooked in a fennel & coriander curry EGG ROAST Eggs cooked in roasted ground spices into a thick gravy KAPPA Kerala staple, tapioca, cooked with spices AVIAL Mixed vegetable with coconut and yogurt paste

RICE & BREAD Bread Selections PUTTU A choice of rice, wheat or multigrain 7.

00 IDIYAPPAM 3 pieces of string hoppers served with grated coconut 8.

00 APPAM 2 pieces of appam to have with your curries 7.

10 RICE & BREAD Bread Selections PUTTU A choice of rice, wheat or multigrain 7.00 MULTIGRAIN ROTI Flat bread made with multigrain flour 9.00 IDIYAPPAM 3 pieces of string hoppers served with grated coconut 8.00 CHAPATHIS 3 pieces served to enjoy with your curries 7.00 APPAM 2 pieces of appam to have with your curries 7.00 SOFT ROLLS 2 pieces of soft rolls 5.00 EGG APPAM Served with chutney PONNI INDIAN RICE 7.00 TATU DOSA 2 pieces of palm sized dosas 6.00 LEMON RICE BIRYANI RICE QUINOA 18.00

11 KUTTYS MEAL CRISPY CHICKEN FILLET Served with rice / french fries FISH FILLET TENDERS Served with rice / french fries CHEESY CHEESE PAROTHA TATU DOSA WITH SLICED BANANAS Served with honey

12 DESSERTS VATTALAPPAM A long standing Keralan favourite of cream caramel Vattalappam SWEET APPAM Salted Gula Melaka 7.00 Sweet Appam KAYRA ARTISANAL ICE CREAM PAYASAM Kerala s quintessential warm payasam served with banana & papad * Ask your friendly server for the desert of the day

13 BEVERAGES JUICES SOFT DRINKS WATERMELON COKE LIGHT 4.00 ORANGE PINEAPPLE COKE 4.00 BEETROOT SODA 4.00 MINERAL WATER 4.00 LASSI COFFEE & TEA PLAIN 9.00 BRU COFFEE 6.00 SWEET NESCAFE BLACK COFFEE 5.00 MANGO CHAI 6.00 BUTTERMILK MASALA CHAI 8.00 STREET TEA 4.00 KAYRA ICE HONEY TEA Iced Tea with Mint & Lime THIRSTQUENCHERS FRESH LIME SODA (sweet/salty) 8.00 ASIAN DELIGHT Pandan lemongrass & mint KAYRA TWIST Iceblended lime, mint, soda KERALA COOLER Coconut, palm brown sugar, and cardamom SOURSOP LYCHEE Lychee soursop iceblend TROPICAL TWIST Pineapple, coconut, cumin

14 HOUSE POURING WINES

15 HOUSE POURING WINES POCO MAS CHARDONNAY, CHILE Ripe tropical fruit aromas of peach, melon and pineapple PIENO SUD BIANCO, ITALY (Grecanico, Cattaratto, Grillo) A white wine with fruity flavours of citrus, peach and apple POCO MAS MERLOT, CHILE Ripe Blackberry and plum aromas on the nose are complemented by hints of spice and black pepper PIENO SUD ROSSO, ITALY (Nero d Avola, Sangiovese, Merlot) A red wine with a spicy nose and ripe fruit flavours CONDE VALDEMAR ROSADO, SPAIN It displays a lively strawberry rose colour, clean and bright. Expressive and potent aromas of mixed berries, strawberry and the raspberry FEATHERDROP HILL SAUVIGNON BLANC, NEW ZEALAND Bold flavours of lemon, lime, grapefruit and gooseberry tantalizes the palate and provides a refreshing clean finish. FEATHERDROP HILL PINOT NOIR, NEW ZEALAND Ripe, sweet dark fruit aromas and a subtle touch of oak are followed on to the palate by soft, rounded, red fruit flavours, supported by fine grain tannins. LANGMEIL THREE GARDEN SHIRAZ / GRENACH / MOURVEDRE, AUSTRALIA The bright and juicy fruit coats the palate and is well balanced with peppery and sweet spice LANGMEIL LIVE WINE EDEN VALLEY RIESLING, AUSTRALIA Juicy, refreshing and lively on the palate with a lovely, fine frizzante to help deliver fresh lime and apple to the taste buds. 23 / glass 75 / bottle 25 / glass 80 / bottle 23 / glass 75 / bottle 25 / glass 80 / bottle 80 / bottle Bottle Beers CARLSBERG CARLSBERG SMOOTH DRAFT KR BLANC 12.00

Welcome to Oottupura, where you will find the culinary art of cooking Kerala cuisine at its best in the region. Kerala, the land of Gods own country,

Welcome to Oottupura, where you will find the culinary art of cooking Kerala cuisine at its best in the region. Kerala, the land of Gods own country, as it is known, has a history of more than 2000 years