Paneer Pepper Fry in Leeds: A Bold Vegetarian Indian Dish
Paneer does not need to be complicated to stand out. At Kerala Canteen, we give Indian cottage cheese a bold South Indian twist. Paneer Pepper Fry combines Indian cottage cheese with black pepper masala sauce and pickled onions. As a result, the dish brings rich flavour, a fresh finish and plenty of character to the […]
CRISPY CURRY LEAF CALAMARI: A SOUTH INDIAN SEAFOOD DISH IN LEEDS
Crispy Curry Leaf Calamari is exactly the kind of dish that shows what Kerala Canteen is about. Lightly coated calamari is paired with curry mayonnaise, creating a simple but distinctive seafood plate designed for sharing. At Kerala Canteen in Leeds city centre, we take familiar dishes and give them a South Indian point of view. […]
The New Kerala Canteen Menu Is Coming This October
Recipes from our Kerala chefs, paired with Yorkshire produce There’s something special about launching a new menu. For us, it isn’t simply about changing a few dishes or putting new prices on a menu. It’s about returning to the food that inspires Kerala Canteen the recipes, flavours and memories of Kerala, combined with the incredible […]
Salmon Green Mango Curry in Leeds: A Kerala Seafood Dish with a Difference
Salmon Green Mango Curry is not your standard salmon dish. At Kerala Canteen in Leeds, we pair skin-on salmon with a green mango coconut curry to create a seafood dish with a clear Kerala influence. Green mango brings freshness. Coconut adds depth. Together, they give the salmon a different direction from the usual curry-house approach. […]
Chilli & Tamarind Cauliflower: A Plant-Based South Indian Tapas Favourite in Leeds
Not every memorable dish needs meat at the centre of the plate. At Kerala Canteen, our Chilli & Tamarind Cauliflower gives a familiar vegetable a kcompletely different role. We fry the cauliflower and toss it in a light chilli tamarind sauce, bringing together crisp texture and a tangy finish. It is dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free. […]
Vegetable Korma in Leeds: A Regional Nilgiri Take on a Classic
Korma often gets a bad reputation. Many people think it is always mild, creamy and predictable. However, our Green Seasonal Vegetable Korma at Kerala Canteen takes a different approach. We combine broccoli, peas, beans and courgettes with a regional Nilgiri korma sauce. As a result, the dish offers layers of flavour while allowing the vegetables […]
King Prawn & Courgette Masala: A Proper Seafood Plate in Leeds
Seafood deserves better than being buried under a heavy sauce. At Kerala Canteen, our King Prawn & Courgette Masala is built around tender king prawns, a spiced onion and tomato masala, and courgette that brings freshness to the plate. Rich where it needs to be. Balanced where it matters. This is modern South Indian seafood […]
Beef Curry Pie Leeds: A Yorkshire Pudding with a Kerala Twist
Leeds, this is not your usual curry pie. What happens when a Yorkshire pudding meets beef and bone marrow curry? At Kerala Canteen, we decided to find out. Our Beef Curry Pie brings beef and bone marrow curry together with a 3-inch Yorkshire pudding, then finishes it with mature cheddar. It sounds unexpected. That is […]
James Bond Actor Rory Kinnear Films at Kerala Canteen in Leeds
There has been a little more than curries and cocktails being served at Kerala Canteen recently. We were delighted to welcome Olivier Award-winning British actor Rory Kinnear and a television production crew to Kerala Canteen on St Peter’s Street in Leeds, where scenes for an upcoming TV series were filmed inside the restaurant. Rory Kinnear […]
Trivandrum Fried Chicken: Kerala-Style Fried Chicken in Leeds
Fried chicken, the Kerala way. Crisp, golden, full of flavour, and served with fried garlic yoghurt. Kerala has no shortage of incredible chicken dishes. Trivandrum Fried Chicken is one we’re proud to put on the table at Kerala Canteen. This traditional Trivandrum-style chicken recipe brings together crisp fried chicken, aromatic Kerala flavours and creamy fried […]