Kootenay Tamil Kitchen Menu
Welcome to Kootenay Tamil Kitchen, a culinary haven located at 660 Baker St, Nelson, BC. Known for its vibrant South Indian and Tamil cuisine, this delightful restaurant has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts and locals alike.
Highlights of the menu include:
- Veg Thali: A delightful assortment featuring four luscious curries, paired with fragrant rice and traditional breads.
- Shrimp and Okra: Perfectly cooked shrimp in a tangy tamarind sauce; a must-try for seafood lovers.
- Lamb Kottu: A flavor-packed Sri Lankan dish that stands out for its hearty portion and rich taste.
Customers rave about the exceptional flavors and warm ambiance, making every meal an unforgettable experience. With attentive service and a thoughtfully decorated space, visiting Kootenay Tamil Kitchen is not just dining; it's a culinary journey through Tamil culture. Whether you're a local or just passing through, don’t miss this gem!
CURRIES
Ennai kathirikka
Eggplant cooked in a tangy tamarind curry
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked with tomato, onion, and in-house ground spices
Sodhi
A thin turmeric-coconut stew with seasonal vegetables mildly spiced with aromatic herbs and spices
Palak Paneer
Indian cottage cheese simmered in a spinach cream sauce
Kadai Paneer
Panner, bell pepper and onion stir fried in a kadai with freshly pound spices
Maanga Meen Kuzhambu
Fish fillet cooked with raw mango in a garlicky tamarind curry
Eraal Vendakkai Kuzhambu
Shrimp and okra in a traditional tamarind coconut gravy
Aatu Milagu Kuzhambu
Boneless lamb cooked with turmeric, green chillies and pepper in an onion-tomato gravy
Goat KariKuzhambu
Curried bone-in goat pieces slow-cooked with tomato, caramelized onions and cashews in a coconut curry
Beef Chukka
Beef cooked stir-fried with caramelized onion and tomatoes and Indian spices
Chicken Saalna
Overnight-marinated chicken simmered in a tomato-onion-coconut curry sauce
Kozhi Varuval
Spicy bone-in chicken and chillies stir fry
Butter Chicken
Authentic in-house made sauce of butter, spices, tomato, and ginger garlic mixed with pieces of tandoori chicken pieces
Chicken Manchurian
Marinated chicken pieces tossed in in-house made Manchurian sauce of bell peppers, onion, scallions, soy sauce and spices. This curry contains soy & gluten *Vegan option: Cauliflower instead of chicken
Ghee Roast
Thin and crispy dosai cooked in ghee (clarified butter)
Masala Dosai
Dosai filled with seasoned potato filling
Mysore Masala Dosai
Dosai filled with seasoned potato filling and coated with spicy garlic chutney
Cauliflower Dosai
Dosai filled with mildly-spiced cauliflower
Paneer Dosai
Dosai filled with crumbled paneer masala
Chicken Dosai
Dosai filled with chicken masala
Lamb Dosai
Dosai filled with curried lamb
Shrimp Dosai
Dosai filled with shrimp masala
Beef Dosai
Dosai filled with curried beef
Veggie Utthappam
Soft and spongy rice and lentil pancakes with stuffed with curried veggies
Idli
Steamed rice cakes
DOSAI
CURRIES ADD-ONS
Steamed Rice
KTK Special Coconut Rice
Chappathi (2pcs)
Paratha (1pcs)
Poori (2pcs)
Raitha
Mint Chutney
Pickle
Pappad (2pcs)
Butter Chicken Poutine
Hand cut French fries slathered in KTK butter chicken sauce, topped with tandoori chicken and Canadian cheese curds
Thoothukudi Kothu Parotta
South Indian flaky bread tossed with egg, chili, curry leaves, spicy onion, and tomato masala, served with raita Choice of Egg/Veg/ Beef/ Chicken/Lamb
Fried Rice (Egg/Shrimp/Chicken)
SHARED APPETIES
DESSERT
Payasam
Tapioca pearls and Rice Vermicelli dessert with nuts and dry fruits *Can be made Vegan
Saffron Pista Kulfi
Creamy Indian pistachio popsicle infused with the rich flavor of saffron
Mango Ice cream
In-house made delicious mango ice cream
Carrot Halwa
Indian dessert made with fresh carrots, milk, sugar, cardamom, ghee & nuts
Gulab Jamun Sundae
Gulab jamun are soft delicious plum sized balls made of milk solids, flour, corn flour, sugar, cardamom, rose water, dipped in rose sugar syrup served with vanilla ice cream
Falooda
Layered dessert drink made with vermicelli, jelly, rose syrup, basil seeds, milk and ice cream. Mojito with rose syrup.
Tuesday: dosa tuesday
Wednesday: curry wenesday
Thursday: indo chienese thursdayday
Friday: appybeer
Weekend special: biryani special chicken/lamb/beef/goat
WEEK SPECIALITIES
THALI
Veg Thali
3 veggie curries, rice, chapati, curd, rasam, appalam, pickle, dessert
Non-Veg Thali
2 Meat/Seafood curries, 1 veg curry, rice, chapati, curd, rasam, appalam, pickle, dessert
Panipuri
Crispy balls stuffed with spiced potato and lentil mixture Served with tamarind water for dipping
Dahipuri
Small puri stuffed with spicy potato filling and topped with yogurt, tamarind chutney and chickpea crackers
Aloo Chat
Tangy potato chaat with veggies, topped with yogurt, tamarind chutney and chickpea crackers
Samosa Chaat
Tangy spicy samosa topped with chickpeas, dollops of yogurt, and tamarind chutney
Papdi Chaat
Popular North Indian Street food made with papdi, chickpeas, potato, dollops of yogurt, and tamarind chutney
Vada Paav
Mumbai-style potato and green chilli sandwich with in-house made chutneys
Pav Bhaji
Mashed, mixed veggies curry topped with cilantro and chili butter Served with soft paav buns
CHAATS
APPETIZERS
KTK Samosa (3pcs)
In-house made samosas with a choice of Veg/ Chicken/ Beef
Bajji
Assorted seasonal vegetables or fish dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried
Veg chilli cigars
Cigar shaped vegetable rolls
Gobi 65
Tamil Nadu-style fried seasoned cauliflower florets
Paneer Skewer
Indian cottage cheese marinated in turmeric, methi and tawa-grilled
Karuvepillai Eraal
Marinated shrimp grilled with curry leaves
Chicken 65
Tamil Nadu-style fried boneless chicken
KTK Spicy Hot Wings
Crispy wings tossed in a special KTK sauce
Chicken Lollipop
Crispy and spiced chicken lollipops