Cochin Brasserie

Lentil broth fused with seasonal seafood tempered with curry leaves, mustard seed & kokum to give a delicate smoky flavour

A cream soup laced with fresh green drumstick, lime juice, spices & vegetable stock

Classic peppery chicken soup of clear broth with shredded chicken pieces & vegetable infused with ginger & pepper to get a spicy flavour

Seasonal fish cooked with finely chopped baby shallots, fresh ginger & lime leaves

Selected combination of seasonal seafood lightly stir fried with fresh shallots & curry leaves

Fresh prawns grilled & tossed with spices & fried curry leaves

Delicious titbits of fresh king fish pan fried with thin sliced onion, curry leaves, ginger, garlic & pepper sauce

Grilled kingfish marinated in a spicy paste made of ginger, garlic, green chillies, coriander & fresh lemon juice

Mussels marinated in ginger, chilli lime juice & curry leaves & crumb fried

Tender chicken cubes cooked in kerala spices

Chicken strips marinated with southern spices & tossed with onion, chillies & pepper sauce

Chicken marinated & shaped into lollipops

Chicken breasts stuffed with cashew nuts, raisins & seasonal herbs & crumb fried

Chicken liver marinated in sherry vinegar, finely chopped shallots, ginger, spring onions, coriander roots & crushed black peppercorns then pan fried to give an exotic flavour

A mixture of lamb & kerala spices, shaped & cooked into balls

Shredded lamb tossed in delicate home made tomato sauce

Golden brown & crispy fried batter of onion & spices

Lightly flavoured with herbs & spices, rolled into filo pastry

Chic Peas spiced up with fresh chopped onions, apple,curry leaves, coriander leaves & lemon juice. “Simple & healthy bite”

An exclusive kerala snack made from ripe plantains stuffed with aromatic rice flakes

Pan fried fresh vegetables marinated in herbal paste & spices

A mixture of potato strips with peppers, onions, coriander leaves, tomato, lemon juice & masala

A spongy doughnut shaped dumpling in a crunchy case made from black gram with onion, Curry leaves & chopped green chillies. Served with coconut chutney

The most common preparation of chicken in Kerala. Fresh chicken pieces cooked in a lovely pepper masala (paste) made from ginger, garlic, pepper, green chillies & curry leaves

Shredded chicken with sliced green pepper, cashew nuts, raisin fresh tomato & slow cooked until it reaches its rich flavour

A mild dish of chicken cooked with mixture of garlic, cumin, turmeric & fresh tomatoes. Thickened with cashew nuts

A creamy chicken dish with roasted chicken pieces, cashew nuts, shallots, coriander & spices gently poached in a buttery tomato sauce & finally flavoured with kasoori mehthi

Chicken cooked with roasted coconut, coriander seeds & distinct ingredients from the chettinad region that gives a very special aroma to the curry. This dish is exclusive to ‘Chettinad’ in South India

This is a central kerala Christian speciality. A typical kerala curry cooked in a thick sauce with ginger, garlic, onion & curry leaves

Chicken breast cooked in special rich & dark sauce slow cooked with roasted coconut & spices

A spicy Indian chicken dish with a distinct flavour of bell Pepper (capsicum). Chicken cubes slow cooked in a traditional kadhai with diced peppers, onions, tomatoes & seasonal herbs. A final touch of lemon to get its exotic taste

Chicken pieces marinated overnight in chef’s own spices sautéed in a skillet with sliced onions, curry leaves, tomato, ginger & garlic & served dry

Breast of duck, flavoured with peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, aniseed & cloves. Roasted in a sauce with curry leaves, mustard, coconut & tomatoes

Tender diced lamb marinated in special aromatic spices, delicately cooked with ground coconut, shallots, fresh plum tomatoes & finely tempered with fennel seeds & curry leaves

A delicacy among the syrian Christians in kerala. A dry dish of roasted tender lamb crushed & delicately cooked using ground spices, shallots, crushed peppercorns & poppy seeds

Another popular lamb dish served in restaurants & local pubs in kerala. Tender lamb cubes marinated in spices & slow cooked in fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic & tomatoes

A traditional kerala lamb dish of pungent taste & smell cooked in gingelly oil (known for its healing power) & spicy homemade sauce & tempered with mustard seeds & curry leaves

An alternative to the chicken kadhai dish. Diced lamb cooked in a traditional way with lemon juice, capsicums, & hand pounded herbs to get its spicy but gentle taste

White fish cooked in exotic, fresh coconut milk & lemon juice tempered with fenugreek & curry leaves

Kerala style of cooking fish or prawns. Lightly spiced with coriander, red chillies, turmeric, coconut, tomatoes & tempered with mustard seeds, baby shallots & curry leaves. A touch of kokum for that smokey flavour

King fish marinated in our home made masala, grilled & then tossed with green peas, curry leaves in tomato tamarind flavoured gravy

King fish marinated in our chef's own spices & wrapped in foil & then grilled in a skillet to get its golden colour. An oil free dish

A south Indian fish speciality. Fish cooked in rich & dark sauce slow cooked with roasted coconut, spices & tamarind juice

Black tiger prawns simmered in a mixture of fresh green mangoes, ginger, chillies, turmeric & ripe tomatoes. Good with mustard rice

Shrimps dry cooked in a Kokum solution then stir-fried in an open kadai with an abundance of grated coconut, curry leaves, shallots & ginger until it gets to its semi dry stage

Prawns marinated in a mixture of ground spices & herbs then roasted in a pan of ginger, garlic, fresh tomatoes, onion & karuveppila

A prawn dish served to guests in kerala houses on special occasions. Tiger prawns marinated in fresh red chillies, ginger, coconut milk & lemon juice, then shallow fried until it gets its roasted flavour. Served with lemon rice

Fresh squid cooked in onion, tomato & grated coconut, flavoured with kokum for a tangy touch & finally tempered with mustard, fennel seeds & curry leaves

Made of eggs slow cooked in thick gravy of chopped tomatoes, garlic, onions, ginger, green chillies & curry leaves. A tasty dish of egg for dinner in Kerala

Chick peas cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, & spices garnished with corriander

A recommended dish in the kerala kitchens. Fresh spinach & toor dal cooked in a thick sauce of garlic, tomatoes & green peppers, flavoured with curry leaves

An authentic way of preparing this slightly spiced dish of shallots slow cooked in a mixture of tamarind, jaggery & curry leaves

A lip smacking dish slow cooked of aubergines laced with onions, garlic, ginger, chillies, turmeric, dhanjeeru, tomatoes, mustard seeds & curry leaves

Fresh & tangy dish made of lady’s finger (okra), cooked with tamarind, fresh ginger, onions, & coriander

Black beans along with kidney beans soaked overnight & gently simmered on low heat along with ginger, garlic, tomato & a few other spices

Curry made of chopped fresh pineapple in a sweet coconut sauce & finely tempered with mustard seeds & curry leaves

A fresh & tangy dish made of fresh tomatoes, cooked with ginger, onion, spices & coriander

A yummy dish made with cubes of paneer simmered in a mixture of cashew nuts, shallots, coriander, chopped tomatoes & freshly crushed spices

Unique dish made of chopped vegetable & dry fruits of nine types, prepared in rich white gravy. Navaratna means nine gems & those are our selection of vegetables & fruits

Potato cubes & fresh green peas cooked in a thick sauce of onion, ginger, garlic, plum tomatoes & flavoured with coriander

A dish of seasonal fresh vegetables simmered in fresh coconut milk with a flavouring of kerala masala

Thoran, as the picture shows can be made from a variety of vegetables. This one is made from freshly sliced beets stir-fried in a gentle combo of shallots, mustard seeds, & curry leaves

Chopped cabbage stir fried with freshly grated coconut, shallots, mustards seeds & curry leaves

Cubes of potatoes stir-fried in an open kadai with shallots, garlic, dried chilli flakes & curry leaves

Fresh long beans finely chopped & cooked in the traditional style with onions, fresh grated coconut, green chillies, curry leaves & dry red chillies

Rice tossed with mustard seeds, lentils & curry leaves

Rice tossed gently with lemon juice, roasted lentils & mustard seeds

Aromatic basmati rice tossed in ghee with Indian spices

Wheat dough layered & coiled, then cooked on a griddle

Hand made bread in a clay oven

Naan filled with minced garlic

Naan filled with nuts, coconut & raisins

Unleavened whole-grain wheat bread, baked on an ungreased griddle

Layered wheat bread, baked on an ungreased griddle

Hand made bread cooked in a deep pan

Bright & crisp, with very subtle strawberry fruit & a refreshing dryness

Elegant notes of acacia flowers on the nose with a soft yet rounded palate

Aromas of apples & citrus fruits on the nose lead to juicy melon & lemon fruit on the palate

An aromatic wine with hints of tropical & citrus fruit on the nose and palate

This wine displays notes of citrus fruits, white flowers & honey, along with a delicious citrus fresh palate

A soft buttery Chardonnay, with a smooth mouthfeel & a rich fruity finish

Lively & crisp with flavours of apricot & pineapple, & delicate floral aromas

A well-balanced wine with a fruit-driven palate with a lasting & refreshing finish

Made from a blend of Moscatel & gewurztraminer, the seductive, well-defined aromas of honeysuckle, ripe pear & custard apple intermingle with sweet vanilla spice

On the palate there are lively citrus flavours including grapefruit & orange peel with a light honey & spice finish, reminiscent of ginger

This wine shows a juicy fruit character & round soft tannins. Notes of red berry fruits, blackcurrant & a touch of spice on the palate

A soft fruity red with ripe berry fruit & gentle spicy flavours in a mid weighted, easy drinking style

On the nose rich notes of plum & blackberries lifted by chocolate & mocha. Silky yet structured with concentrated fruit flavours

Bright & inviting ruby red. This wine displays a fresh & intense bouquet of snappy strawberry & red apple fruit

Soft & rounded with notes of bramble fruit on the palate

A rich, ripe wine with plenty of smooth black fruit & warming hints of spice

A lovely, clean, fresh example, with lovely strawberry fruit of 'real' Rioja. Aromas of raisins, vanilla, leather & chocolate leap from the glass

France. (Bottle) A nose with subtle hints of redcurrant & raspberry with a fruity, well-balanced palate & a fresh finish

Delicate & aromatic with a light body & fine bubbles, this wine carries lots of fresh peach, pear, apricot & apple with a revitalising finish

Aromas of red fruits, spice, currants & peach. A full bodied & refreshing wine with ripe red fruit & citrus flavours

Medium bodied, with apple & lemon fruit flavours & a classically yeasty style