{"id":26,"date":"2024-02-17T12:54:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T01:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malabarcuisine.com.au\/darlinghurst\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-04-19T14:10:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T04:10:52","slug":"a-la-carte-menu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/malabarcuisine.com.au\/darlinghurst\/a-la-carte-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"A La Carte Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Explore texture, colour and of course the ultimate tastes with our menu of the Indian experience. 

All the ingredients are fresh and carefully selected by our chefs. <\/b><\/div>
Please enjoy an extraordinary dining experience.<\/b><\/div><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Garlic and Pepper Rasam Soup<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span> 12.5
Fresh tomatoes and tamarind, flavoured with whole garlic,
cumin and Malabar pepper corns<\/i><\/p>

Cauliflower & Potato Bonda \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>2pcs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>13 Can be made dairy free
<\/i>Cauliflower florettes mixed with spicy potato, fresh coriander and red onions dipped and fried in a light chickpea batter.<\/i><\/p>

Spinach Chaat\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Served chilled\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> 21
Chickpea battered baby spinach leaves drizzled\u00a0<\/i>in yoghurt, date & tamarind chutney<\/i><\/p>

Patti Samosa\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>2 pcs \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>13
<\/span>Filo pastry triangles filled with baby green peas, <\/i>onion julienne and dry red chilli.<\/i><\/p>

Mellagu Prawns<\/b> <\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>6 pcs\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span> 27
Tiger prawns tossed in crushed Malabar peppercorns, red onion, tomato relish and fennel seeds<\/i><\/p>

Banana Leaf Wrapped Barramundi\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>26
Succulent barramundi fillet, marinated with ginger, garlic and a touch of green chillies, wrapped in a fragrant banana leaf with caramelised onions and ripe tomatoes. Gently spiced with turmeric and chilli powder, then grilled to perfection, capturing the vibrant coastal flavours of Kerala.<\/i><\/p>

Mysore Chilli Chops <\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>2 pcs \u00a0 24
Baby lamb chops marinated and grilled in hot fresh chilli, ‘Carom seeds’ and sesame seeds<\/i><\/p>

Kerala Fried Chicken\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> 19.5
<\/span>Crispy chicken pieces dabbed in seasoned chickpea flour with hints of chilli, curry leaves and turmeric<\/i><\/i><\/p>

Tandoori Chicken Tikka <\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 <\/span>2 pcs \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>16
Chicken marinated overnight in ‘Tandoori masala”<\/i>and yoghurt, roasted on high fire in the tandoor\u00a0<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A dosai is a South Indian speciality, a light crispy fermented rice and lentil crepe wrapped around a delicate filling of your choice from the list below. Great to share and highly recommended!\u200b<\/p>

Masala Dosai <\/span>$17.5
<\/span><\/strong>Hand-mashed potatoes slowly stirred with red onion, curry leaves and crackled mustard seeds<\/p>

Bangalore Dosai <\/span>$18.5
<\/span><\/strong>Hand-mashed potatoes covered with a sprinkle of \u2018Bangalore Podi\u2019: pestled chilli, sesame seeds and coconut flakes<\/p>

Kerala Fish Dosai <\/span>$19
<\/span><\/strong>Flaked ling fillet, seared in coconut oil with curry leaves and ginger, folded into a thin, crisp dosai. Served with a bright tangy tomato chutney<\/p>

Kheema Dosai <\/span>$21
<\/span><\/strong>Homemade lamb mince with fenugreek leaves, fresh ginger and a hint of cinnamon<\/p>

Prawn Dosai <\/span>$21
<\/span><\/strong>Prawns tossed with salubrious ridge gourd in a tangy and spicy tomato relish with green capsicum<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Prawn Konkan <\/span>$36
<\/span><\/strong>King prawns saut\u00e9ed in thinly sliced onion, ginger, crackled mustard seeds and turmeric. Finished with kokum, green chilli and light coconut milk.<\/p>

Prawn Balchao <\/span>$36
<\/span><\/strong>Finely blended Kashmiri chilli with cumin and vinegar in a tangy Goan balchao masala tossed with king prawns and tomato.<\/p>

Goan Fish Curry <\/span>$35
<\/span><\/strong>Fiery green chilli is softened by light coconut milk and kokum.\u00a0 Seasoned with dry roasted and ground chilli, turmeric and cumin seed.<\/p>

Goat Mappas <\/span>$38
<\/span><\/strong>Pieces of baby goat marinated in green chilli and turmeric. Slow cooked with fresh coconut paste and poppy seeds.<\/p>

Kerala Mappila Beef Curry <\/span>$36
<\/span><\/strong>Tender beef cubes slow cooked in fresh coconut milk seasoned with mellow ginger, <\/span>fresh chilli and zesty coriander with a few handcut potato wedges.<\/span><\/p>

Beef Ribs Variyellu <\/span>$46
<\/span><\/strong>Premium Angus short rib coated in a vibrant rub of turmeric, cumin, coriander and black pepper, seared to develop a rich, golden crust that locks in flavour, then slow-cooked with softened onions, fresh ginger, garlic and fragrant home grown curry leaves. This Kerala classic delivers fall-off-the-bone tenderness with a rich masala of earthy, peppery, and subtly smoky flavours balanced by a gentle heat from dried red chillies.<\/p>

Beef Vindaloo <\/span>$37
<\/span><\/strong>Diced beef cooked with garlic, bay leaves and ginger, in a hot and sour sauce based on fresh tomatoes and vinegar.<\/p>

Lambshank Roganjosh <\/span>$34
<\/span><\/strong>Fennel seeds and sliced onion browned in sizzled cardamon. Slowly cooked in yoghurt and chunky tomato with Ratanjot and ginger<\/p>

Lamb Khurumah <\/span>$37
<\/span><\/strong>Braised lean diced leg of lamb in a light creamy sauce from ground cashews, slowly cooked with a hint of green chilli flavours, bay leaves and a touch of mint.<\/p>

Lamb Varutha <\/span>$37
<\/span><\/strong>Lean diced leg of lamb braised with homegrown curry leaves and coarse peppercorns. Seasoned with fennel and star anise. Tender little cubes of pepper goodness<\/p>

Chicken Makhani <\/span>$34
<\/span><\/strong>Marinated chicken slowly cooked in a silky creamy tomato based sauce, sweetened with honey and flavoured with fenugreek leaves.<\/p>

Railway Chicken <\/span>$34
<\/span><\/strong>Marinated chicken cooked with ginger, turmeric and dry red chilli. Finished in medium spiced coconut milk with coriander powder.<\/p>

Palak Paneer\u00a0<\/span>$28
<\/span><\/strong>Crackled cumin seeds and onions cooked with pureed spinach leaves and chunky silky home made farmers cheese.<\/p>

Baby Eggplant & Potato\u00a0<\/span>$28
<\/span><\/strong>Baby eggplant is gently stirred with a generous pinch of panch phoran, natural yoghurt, chunky onions and chat potatoes, finished semi dry<\/p>

Vendakkai Masala\u00a0<\/span>$28
<\/span><\/strong>Tender baby okra stirred with chunky capsicum, tomato and onions. A little spicy and tangy.<\/p>

Mixed Vegetab<\/span>le Curry\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>$26<\/strong>
<\/span>Seasonal cauliflower, carrots, green peas and potatoes in a taste sensation of light coconut milk and blended chilli.<\/p>

Dal Makhani\u00a0<\/span>$23
<\/span><\/strong>Five kinds of lentils cooked as a dal; dark, rich and full of flavour – prepared for 24 hours, gently nudged by cloves of garlic and power packed fenugreek.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Brown Rice <\/b> 6
Basmati Rice <\/b>5<\/p>

All our breads are hand made and baked to order.<\/i>
Naan<\/b> <\/i> 6
Garlic & Coriander Naan 6.5<\/b>
Whole meal Roti<\/b> 6<\/p>

Kerala Parotta<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Flaky layered bread baked on hotplate<\/i> <\/i>6.5
Peshwari Naan <\/b>Sultanas, coconut and cashew nuts<\/i> 9<\/p>

Cheese Naan <\/b> \u00a0 8.5
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KULFI ICE CREAM<\/strong>
Kulfi is a traditional Indian frozen dessert, similar to ice cream <\/span>but denser and creamier flavoured with nuts, fruits and spices<\/p>

Mango Kulfi \u00a0<\/b>14
Pistachio Kulfi \u00a0<\/b>14\u00a0<\/p>

Kavuni Arisi <\/b>15\u00a0<\/span>
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An indulgent South Indian delicacy made from the revered <\/span>black rice, Kavuni Arisi, slow-cooked to perfection with fresh coconut rivets and a touch of jaggery.<\/span><\/p>

Gulab Jamun <\/b>14<\/span>
<\/span><\/em>Two golden sticky sweet milk dumplings wrapped around a pistachio soaked in rose and cardamom infused sugar syrup\u00a0<\/span>
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Rasmalai <\/b>14<\/span>
<\/span><\/em>two handmade soft cheese dumplings soaked in saffron milk\u00a0<\/span>
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Dessert Platter <\/b>18\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/em>mango kulfi + kavuni arise + rasmalai<\/span>
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A La Carte Menu Explore texture, colour and of course the ultimate tastes with our menu of the Indian experience. All the ingredients are fresh and carefully selected by our chefs. Please enjoy an extraordinary dining experience. Classic Starters Garlic and Pepper Rasam Soup\u00a0 \u00a0 12.5Fresh tomatoes and tamarind, flavoured with whole garlic,cumin and Malabar pepper corns […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malabarcuisine.com.au\/darlinghurst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malabarcuisine.com.au\/darlinghurst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malabarcuisine.com.au\/darlinghurst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malabarcuisine.com.au\/darlinghurst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malabarcuisine.com.au\/darlinghurst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26"}],"version-history":[{"count":133,"href":"https:\/\/malabarcuisine.com.au\/darlinghurst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2419,"href":"https:\/\/malabarcuisine.com.au\/darlinghurst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26\/revisions\/2419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malabarcuisine.com.au\/darlinghurst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}