Malabar South Indian Restaurant
1/274 Victoria St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Indian restaurant
Opening hours
| Mon | 17:30–21:45 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 17:30–21:45 |
| Wed | 12:00–14:15, 17:30–21:45 |
| Thu | 12:00–14:15, 17:30–21:45 |
| Fri | 12:00–14:15, 17:30–21:45 |
| Sat | 12:00–14:15, 17:30–22:15 |
| Sun | 12:00–14:15, 17:30–21:45 |
Menu
APPETIZERS
- Pappadums$5.00
- Cucumber Raitha$4.00
- Mint Sauce$4.00
- Sweet Mango Chutney$4.00
- Mixed Pickle$4.00
- Onion & Tomato$4.00
STARTER SIZE - DOSAI
- Masala Dosai$17.50
Handmashed potatoes with tempered mustard seeds and red onions
- Bangalore Dosai$18.50
Handmashed potatoes, Bangalore Podi': chilli, garlic, sesame seeds & coconut
- Kheema Lamb Dosai$21.00
Lamb mince with fenugreek, fresh ginger and a touch of cinnamon
- Prawn Dosai$21.00
Prawns tossed with capsicum in a spicy relish with green capsicum
- Kerala Fish Dosai$19.00
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.
STARTERS
- Grilled Barramundi$26.00
Barramundi fillet marinated with ginger, garlic and a touch of green chillies grilled to perfection
- Mellagu Prawns$27.00
Tiger prawns tossed in crushed Malabar peppercorns, red onion, tomato relish and fennel seeds
- Tandoori Chicken Tikka$16.00
Lean chicken thigh fillets in 'Tandoori masala' and yoghurt, grilled in the tandoor
- Kerala Fried Chicken$19.50
Crispy chicken pieces dabbed in seasoned chickpea flour with chilli and turmeric
- Mysore Chilli Chops$24.00
Two pieces baby lamb chops marinated in hot chilli, 'Carom seeds' and grilled
- Cauliflower Bonda$13.00
Cauliflower with spicy potato dipped in a chickpea coating
- Patti Samosa$13.00
Triangles filled with green peas, onion and dry red chilli
- Spinach Chaat$21.00
Crispy baby spinach leaves, chickpeas, yoghurt, date and tamarind chutney
- Garlic & Pepper Rasam Soup$12.50
Soup with fresh tomatoes, tamarind, garlic, cumin and Malabar peppercorns
SEAFOOD
- Prawn Konkan$36.00
King prawns, kokum, green chilli and coconut milk.
- Prawn Balchao$36.00
King prawns, Kashmiri chilli, cumin and vinegar in a fresh pureed tomato masala
- Goan Fish Curry$35.00
Ling fillet, mild green chilli, light coconut milk and kokum. Seasoned with roasted chilli and turmeric
LAMB
- Lamb Khurumah$37.00
Diced lamb in a light creamy masala from cashews, green chilli, bay leaves and a hint of mint
- Lambshank Roganjosh$34.00
Lambshank simmered in a chunky tomato masala cardamon, Ratanjot and yoghurt
- Lamb Varutha$37.00
Diced leg of lamb in a black pepper masala of ginger, curry leaves and dry red chilli
BEEF & GOAT
- Kerala Mappila Beef Curry$36.00
Beef cubes, fresh coconut milk, ginger, fresh chilli with a few handcut potato wedges
- Beef Rib Variyellu$46.00
Premium Angus short rib with a rub of turmeric, cumin, coriander and black pepper, seared to flavour, then slow-cooked with softened onions and dried red chillies.
- Beef Vindaloo$36.00
Diced beef cooked in Goan masala blend garlic and ginger, in a hot and sour sauce based on fresh tomatoes and vinegar
- Goat Mappas$38.00
Pieces of baby goat marinated in green chilli and turmeric. Slow cooked with fresh coconut paste and poppy seeds
CHICKEN
- Railway Chicken$34.00
Lean chicken in a heritage curry of coconut milk, ginger and turmeric — a nod to India’s rail kitchens
- Chicken Makhani$34.00
Marinated chicken in a silky creamy tomato based sauce, sweetened with honey. Garnished with almonds
VEGETARIAN
- Dal Makhani$23.00
Five kinds of legumes; black urad, mung dal, channa dal, toor dal, rajma and black eye peas gently nudged by a touch of cream
- Palak Paneer$28.00
Pureed spinach, cumin seeds and chunks of firm Indian paneer (cottage cheese)
- Vendakkai (Okra) Masala$28.00
Baby okra, chunky capsicum, tomatoes and onions in a rich and savoury masala
- Baby Eggplant & Potato$28.00
Roasted baby eggplant, whipped yoghurt, panch phoran and handcut potatoes.
- Mixed Vegetable Curry$26.00
Cauliflower, carrots, green peas and potatoes, light coconut milk, cashews
RICE & BREAD
- Garlic Naan$6.50
- Cheese Naan$8.50
- Peshwari Naan$9.00
- Kerala Parotta$6.50
- Basmati Rice$5.00
- Brown Rice$6.00
- Naan$6.00
- Wholemeal Roti$6.00
DESSERT
- Gulab Jamun$14.00
- Rasmalai$14.00
- Black Rice Pudding "Kavuni Arisi"$15.00
- Pista Kulfi$14.00
- Mango Kulfi$14.00
- Masala Chai$5.00
- South Indian Filter Coffee$5.00