Nadan Kerala Cafe (Take-Out)

- 2100 Kerrigan Ave #102, Union City, NJ 07087

Non Veg Starters

Cubes of chicken marinated with authentic Kerala spices and deep fried with curry leaves

boneless chicken pieces marinated in a spicy mixture, deep fried and sautéed in masalas

Fried Calamari tossed with Kerala Spices, mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Breaded Calamari marinated in a spicy mixture, deep fried and sautéed in masalas

Nadan Kerala Beef Specials

Indo Chinese Style. Batter fried beef tossed with garlic, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and soy sauce. (Med Spicy). (Gluten Free). Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Beef dry fry or BDF is a Kerala restaurant-style beef stripes with authentic Kerala spices and deep fried with curry leaves

A Classic south Indian dish made with mixture of authentic spices, onions, curry leaves and fried coconut.

Beef and onions sauteed to make a semi dry paste using coconut oil, spices, curry leaves and tomatoes.

Spicy. Vindaloo is a spicy and tangy curry that has its roots in Goan cuisine. Famous for its fiery red color and bold flavors, with a combination of vinegar, garlic, and a variety of spices. (Comes with a side of Basmati Rice)

A Malabar Specialty. Tender beef cooked with curry leaves, spices, coconut milk, and coconut oil. (Gluten Free). Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Beef Cooked In Roasted Coconut Gravy. Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Traditional, home cooked beef curry of Kerala. Comes with a Side of Nadan Rice

Extras

Special Salad made using Red Onions and Green Chilies, it’s a side dish for cutlets, biryani, fish fry, beef fry, or chicken fry.

Sun Dried chili fries. 4-6 pieces

banana chips made from raw plantain

made from slices of raw plantains (nendran bananas) that are deep-fried until crisp

Perfect Side for Idiyappam or Appm

Kachumber, a simplest salad made with cucumbers, onions, tomatoes & herbs. This oil-free salad is refreshing with a lemon dressing.

steamed cylinders of ground rice layered with grated coconut

Sun Dried Bitter guard fries.

Desserts

Kerala Style Gothambu (Broken Wheat) Payasam, made with broken wheat, coconut milk & jaggery.

A rich and creamy pudding made of vermicelli, milk and sugar, and flavored with cardamom.

made by simmering freshly grated carrots in milk, sweetened with sugar, and enriched with ghee

mixed fruits in a delicious creamy custard

Made in a slow-cooked milk that is reduced and sweetened to a dense texture and then cooked with rice and cardamom.

made with gram flour and dunked in aromatic sugar syrup

Made from deep-fried milk solids, shaped into round balls, and soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup flavored with cardamom, rose water, or saffron

Jilebi is a popular Kerala sweet made with lentils and dunked in aromatic sugar syrup with saffron, cardamom and rosewater

Rasmalai is made from soft paneer (Indian cottage cheese) dumplings soaked in sweet, saffron-infused milk, garnished with pistachios and almonds

Palada payasam is a popular Kerala dessert. This payasam is made with rice ada, sugar and milk

Nadan Kerala Vegetarian Specials

vegetables curry made with roasted coconut, fresh ginger, tomatoes, and onions.

Traditional creamed spinach, chickpeas, aromatic spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Traditional creamed spinach, Indian Cottage cheese, aromatic spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

A classic dish made with potatoes (aloo) and cauliflower (gobi) cooked with aromatic spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander. (Vegan. Gluten Free). served with basmati rice

Made with lentils, mixed vegetables, tamarind, herbs, spices & a special aromatic spice powder known as sambar powder

Avial is a healthy mix of various vegetables cooked with grated coconut with a finishing of coconut oil and curry leaves. (Vegan. Gluten Free)

Indo Chinese Style. Batter fried paneer (Indian Cheese) tossed with garlic, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and soy sauce. served with basmati rice

Green Mangoes are cooked in a delicious, creamy coconut milk curry with a unique blend of spices. (Vegan. Gluten Free). Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Moong Lentil Curry, tempered in a typical South Indian style. (Comes with a Side of Rice). (Vegan. Gluten Free) or Basmati Rice

Homemade Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato reduction. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Delectable, traditional dish made with cubes of cheese cooked in a rich creamy tomato-based sauce with onions and bell peppers. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Vegan. Fresh beans sautéed with a spices, grated coconut, and curry leaves. This is a common side dish served in Kerala.

A rich and aromatic dish cooked panner, bell peppers, onions in a tomato-based gravy with a blend of freshly ground spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Vegan. Koorkka(Chinese Potato) Mezhukkupuratti is a wonderful side dish, served with rice in Kerala, especially in Central Travancore region. Mezhukkupuratti is a common style of cooking in Kerala, where vegetables are cooked and smeared with mezhukku(oil), shallots and spices.

Chickpeas cooked in a flavorful and tangy tomato-based gravy with a blend of spices such as garam masala, cumin, and coriander. (Vegan. Gluten Free). served with basmati rice

Vegan. cabbage is tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and grated coconut

Creamy, rich and delicately flavored curry made with cashew, onions and blend of spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Indo Chinese Style. Batter fried Cauliflower tossed with garlic, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and soy sauce. served with basmati rice

A mixed vegetarian side dish prepared using black chickpeas, raw plantain and Indian yams. (Vegan. Gluten Free)

Marinated paneer pieces, seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices skewered and grilled in Tandoor to perfection. Served with Basmati Rice

Vegetable cooked with curry leaves, spices, coconut milk, and coconut oil. (Vegan. Gluten Free). Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

curry with made roasted coconut, fresh ginger, tomatoes, and onions.

Vegetable Korma is a stew of assorted veggies simmered in a thick coconut based gravy.

Indian cheese and potato dumplings in a rich and creamy sauce. served with basmati rice

Spicy. A spicy and tangy curry that has its roots in goan cuisine made with a combination of vinegar, garlic, and a variety of spices. (Vegan. Gluten Free). served with basmati rice

Made with mixed vegetables and mango slices in a coconut based gravy

Vegetable Korma is a stew of assorted veggies simmered in a cashew based creamy gravy

Limited Time Specials!

Kerala Style Gothambu (Broken Wheat) Payasam, made with broken wheat, coconut milk & jaggery.

battered chicken till crispy and tossed in a honey chili garlic sauce with dry red chillies and cashews

Rasam is a spicy South Indian soup-like dish. It is usually served as a side dish with rice. South Indian households rasam commonly refers to a soupy dish prepared with a sweet-sour stock made from either kokum or tamarind, along with tomato and lentil, added spices and garnish.

Fish pollichathu is a popular Kerala dish with whole Pomfret fish coated with a masala and wrapped in banana leaf

Rich coconut milk curry stewed along with vegetable chunks and mutton and flavored with peppercorns, cinnamon and cloves.

2 pieces.Tasty, lacy and fluffy pancakes or hoppers from the Kerala cuisine that are made from ground, fermented rice and coconut batter. Thin and crispy around the edges with soft fluffy center.

Tapioca is cooked in thick coconut milk to achieve the splendid creamy texture and topped with tadka.

Kerala style duck in delicious coconut gravy

Rich coconut milk curry stewed along with vegetable chunks and chicken and flavored with peppercorns, cinnamon and cloves.

Please remember to schedule for your preferred date (Available Sep 05, 06 & 07) 1. Ethakka Upperi 2. ⁠⁠Sarkara Varatti 3. Lemon Pickle 4. Mango Pickle 5. ⁠⁠Puli Inchi 6. Ghee 7. Kichadi 8. Pachadi 9. Erissery 10. Olan 11. Cabbage Thoran 12. ⁠⁠Aviyal 13. Kootu Curry 14. Sambar 15. Rasam 16. Morru Curry 17. Kuthari Choru 18. Parippu 19. Pappadom 20. Boli 21. Pazham 22. Pal Payasam 23. Palada Pradaman 24. Gothambu Payasam 25. Paper Banana Leaf

(2 Pieces) Thin pancake made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk.

Delicious and savory snack or appetizer made from a flavorful mixture of cooked and flaked fish(king fish),spices,and mashed potatoes.

Filled with a mild spicy chicken mixture and wrapped up in puff pastry sheets.

Rich coconut milk curry stewed along with vegetable chunks and flavored with peppercorns, cinnamon and cloves.

Bone in Chicken curry with Ash Guard (white pumpkin)

Please make sure you have scheduled the order for 07/12, Saturday. 1.Kondattam Mulaku 2.Pavakka Kondattam 3.Puli Inchi 4.Pickle 5.Potato Mezhukupuratti 6.Cabbage Thoran 7.Koottu Curry 8.Thenga Chammanthi 9.Choice of Beef Ularthiyathu |Chicken Ularthiyathu|Prawns Ularthiyathu|Kerala Fish Curry 10. Kozhuva Fry 11. Omlette 12. Sambar 13. Morru Kachiyathu 14. Palada Payasam 15. Pappadom 16. Kuthari Choru

Rich coconut milk curry stewed along with vegetable chunks and beef and flavored with peppercorns, cinnamon and cloves.

This dry chicken curry preparation slow-cooking chicken pieces in a dry red chilli paste base.

A Malabar Surprise wrapped in Fresh Banana Leaf (made with Kaima Rice) Accompaniments Boiled Egg Cocount Chammanthi Pickle Sarlas (Vinegared Onions) Raita Pappdom Payasam

Thattukada Style Specials

Flaky shredded porotta pieces cooked with chef special masala and choice of Vegtables|Egg|Chicken|Beef

A popular street food of Kerala, Scrambled eggs and masala mixture, is tossed with the mashed tapioca.

Beaten eggs with a dash of salt , onions, tomatoes, green chilies and black pepper

A popular Kerala Street Food where Bone in chicken pieces are marinated in Authentic Kerala spices and fried in coconut oil until perfection

A popular street food of Kerala, beef chunks and masala mixture, is tossed with the mashed tapioca.

A popular street food of Kerala, Chicken and masala mixture, is tossed with the mashed tapioca.

Kids Corner

coconut battered shrimp (6 pcs)

Nadan Kerala Café Rice Specials

Dum style biryani made with fresh vegetable and Basmati Rice

Kerala Dum style biryani made with Bone in Chicken and Long gran Basmati rice.(served with raita, pickle and pappadom)

Boiled eggs mixed with unique blend of spices and ingredients are combined in the layered fragrant Malabar Kaima Ghee rice. (served with raita, pickle and pappadom)

Kozhikode style Biryani Made in a flavorful mutton masala with goat cubes and unique Jeerakasala rice.(served with raita, pickle and pappadom)

Dum style biryani made with boneless lamb and Basmati Rice

Indo Chinese Style. Cooked ,with battered chicken, vegetables, soy sauce and vinegar.

Indo Chinese Style. Cooked with battered shrimp, vegetables, soy sauce and vinegar.

Indo Chinese Style. Cooked with vegetables, soy sauce and vinegar.

Marinated fried chicken (Boneless) with unique blend of spices and fried ingredients are combined in the layered fragrant Malabar Kaima Ghee rice. (served with raita, pickle and pappadom)

Indo Chinese Style. Cooked with battered caul;iflower, vegetables, soy sauce and vinegar.

Ney Choru is a Malabar specialty - savory dish of rice. Made with Kaima/Jeerakasala rice, ghee, aromatic spices and topped with nuts and fried onions. (served with raita, pickle and pappadom)

Indo Chinese Style. Cooked with scrambled egg, vegetables, soy sauce and vinegar.

Combo Specials!

Served with garlic mayonnaise

1 Person Quantity. Semi Gravy Beef Curry served with Kappa(Tapioca)

Chicken Stew with 3 pieces of Idiyappam

vegetable Stew with 3 pieces of Idiyappam

1 Person Quantity. Kerala style fish curry made with Kodampuli – Malabar Tamarind and King Fish Served with Kappa (Tapioca)

A delightful South Indian treat showcasing ripe, 2 banana fritters paired with tender, spiced beef.

Puttu (steamed cylinders of ground rice layered with grated coconut) served with Choice of Curry(12 oz)

Pre-Order Onam Sadya (Sep 05, 06 and 07)

Available as add on only for Onam sadya on Sep 05, 06 & 07

Available as add on only for Onam sadya on Sep 05, 06 & 07

Available as add on only for Onam sadya on Sep 05, 06 & 07

Available as add on only for Onam sadya on Sep 05, 06 & 07

Available as add on only for Onam sadya on Sep 05, 06 & 07

Available as add on only for Onam sadya on Sep 05, 06 & 07

Nadan Kerala Cafe Seafood Specials

Plump juicy prawns cooked in a curry made with coconut, spices and raw mangoes. Topped with coconut oil tempered curry leaves and spices adding a finishing touch.

Shrimp curry cooked in coconut oil. It has a distinct taste from curry leaves, spices, coconut paste, and coconut oil. Comes with a Side of Nadan Rice or basmati Rice

Shrimps coated in a thick sauce made of caramelized onions and sauteed ripe tomatoes.

Mackeral Fish marinated in fresh ginger garlic paste and Kerala special spices and then shallow fried in coconut oil.

A rich and creamy Shrimp curry in a subtly spiced coconut-based gravy. (Gluten Free). Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Creamy, rich and delicately flavored curry made with cashew, onions and blend of spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Shrimps cooked with black pepper, ginger garlic paste, onions, coconut flakes and curry leaves. (Gluten Free).

A spicy and tangy curry that has its roots in goan cuisine made with a combination of vinegar, garlic, and a variety of spices. (Gluten Free). served with basmati rice

Made in a creamy and flavorful mildly spiced tomato-based sauce with shrimp tikka chunks. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Whole Aavoli (Pomfret) marinated in fresh ginger garlic paste and Kerala special spices and then shallow fried in coconut oil.

Anchovies marinated with authentic spices and fried in coconut oil.

Koonthal (Squids)cooked with black pepper, ginger garlic paste, onions, and curry leaves.

A rich and creamy Kerala-style fish curry where fish is cooked in a subtly spiced coconut-based gravy. Comes with a Side of Nadan Rice

King fish curry with raw mango is an authentic Kerala fish curry with coconut milk.

Spicy. Kerala style fish curry made with Kodampuli – Malabar Tamarind and King Fish. Comes with a Side of Nadan Rice

Single King Fish Filet marinated in fresh ginger garlic paste and Kerala special spices and then shallow fried in coconut oil.

Traditional creamed spinach, aromatic spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Whole Karimeen (Peal spot fish) marinated in fresh ginger garlic paste and Kerala special spices and then shallow fried in coconut oil. (Single Piece)

Indo Chinese Style. (Med Spicy) Batter fried shrimp tossed with garlic, onion, bell pepper, ginger, and soy sauce.

Battered squid rings marinated in a authentic kerala spices, deep fried and sautéed in masalas, curry leaves and onions.

Nadan Kerala Egg & Chicken Specials

Cooked with bell peppers, onions in a tomato-based gravy with a blend of freshly ground spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Chicken on the bone marinated with spices, fresh ginger, garlic and then cooked in a clay oven. Served with basmati rice.

Boiled eggs in a flavorful coconut milk gravy, ideal with Idiyappam, Appam, Porotta, Chappathi

Indo-Chinese Style. Battered Chicken coated in a thick savory sauce made with Soy sauce, garlic, ginger and green chilies

A popular North Indian dish made with succulent pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy, buttery tomato-based sauce infused with a blend of traditional spices. (Comes with a side of Basmati Rice)

Bone in Chicken and onions sautéed to make a semi dry paste using coconut oil, spices, curry leaves and tomatoes.

Cubes of chicken marinated with authentic Kerala spices and deep fried with curry leaves

Marinated boneless chicken pieces, seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices skewered and grilled in Tandoor to perfection. Served with Basmati Rice

Made in a creamy and flavorful mildly spiced tomato-based sauce with tender chicken tikka chunks. Tikka Masala known for its rich and aromatic taste, making it a beloved favorite in Indian cuisine (Comes with a side of Basmati Rice)

Onions sauteed to make a semi dry paste using coconut oil, spices, curry leaves and tomatoes and mixed with boiled eggs.

Vindaloo is a spicy and tangy curry that has its roots in Goan cuisine. Famous for its fiery red color and bold flavors, with a combination of vinegar, garlic, and a variety of spices. (Comes with a side of Basmati Rice)

Gluten Free. Chicken(Boneless) curry cooked in coconut oil. It has a distinct taste from curry leaves, spices, coconut paste, and coconut oil. Comes with a Side of Nadan Rice

An authentic style chicken curry made roasted coconut, fresh ginger, tomatoes, and onions. Comes with a Side of Nadan Rice

Bone In Authentic Chicken curry with semi thick gravy well flavored with Kerala spices and coconut milk.

Bone less Authentic Chicken curry with semi thick gravy well flavored with Kerala spices and coconut milk.

Korma is a mildly spiced dish with rich, creamy, and aromatic sauce made with yogurt, cream, cashew nuts and a blend of spices. (Comes with a side of Basmati Rice)

Saag is a traditional Indian dish made with spinach and authentic cooked spices. (Comes with a side of Basmati Rice)

boneless chicken pieces marinated in a spicy mixture, deep fried and sautéed in masalas

Med Spicy. Chicken cooked with black pepper, ginger garlic paste, onions, and curry leaves.

Dinner Combo Box

Comes with Nadan Beef Curry, One porotta, Rice and a dessert

Comes with Mutta Curry, 3 Idiyappam, 1 Porotta and 1 dessert

Veg Starters

A delightful Indian street food made with crispy papdi (fried flour crisps or crackers) topped with tangy chutneys (Tamarind, Mint), Sweet yogurt, chopped onions, tomatoes and fresh cilantro

Paneer marinated with authentic Kerala spices and deep fried with curry leaves

Cauliflower marinated with authentic Kerala spices and deep fried with curry leaves

A delightful Indian street food made with crispy crushed samosas topped with tangy chutneys (Tamarind, Mint), Sweet yogurt, chopped onions, tomatoes and fresh cilantro

Tender and melty eggplants simmered in a sweet and sour tamarind sauce, sweet yogurt, chopped onions, tomatoes and fresh cilantro

Breads

(2 Pieces) Traditional unleavened Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour

Topped with chopped Garlic, green chili and butter

Stuffed with flavorful chicken tikka

Whole wheat flattened bread

Stuffed Nuts and raisins naan

Topped with chopped Garlic and Butter

Naan is a Soft, fluffy bread cooked in Tandoor (Clay Oven) and topped with butter

(2 Pieces) Soft and crunchy bread with outer layer and cushy inner layers.

Stuffed with Indian Cottage cheese

(4 Pieces) Steamed String hoppers made with rice flour as main ingredient

Snacks

Vatteppam is a steamed spongy rice cake made with fermented rice batter. sweetened with sugar and lightly flavored with cardamom.

Mashed vegetables cooked with spices, dipped in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served with Tomato Ketchup.

A Favorite Kerala snack where ripe banana slices are dipped in a flour batter and deep fried to get a crispy coating with softly cooked banana inside.

Minced Beef cooked with spices, dipped in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served with Tomato Ketchup.

Filled with a mild spicy meat(beef) mixture and wrapped up in puff pastry sheets.

Spiced veggies are filled in wrappers to make deep fried spring rolls. Served with tomato Ketchup.

A delicious snack stuffed with a filling of mashed boiled potato, onions, green peas, lentils, ginger, Indian spices, and green chili. (Served with Tamarind & Mint Chutney)

soft & fluffy steamed cake made with fermented rice & lentil batter. Served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney

Soft Drinks

Nadan Kerala Goat & Lamb Specials

A spicy and tangy curry that has its roots in goan cuisine made with a combination of vinegar, garlic, and a variety of spices. (Vegan. Gluten Free). served with basmati rice

Lamb cooked in roasted coconut gravy. Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Cooked with bell peppers, onions in a tomato-based gravy with a blend of freshly ground spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Spicy. Lamb cooked with black pepper, ginger garlic paste, onions, and curry leaves. (Gluten Free).

Cooked with bell peppers, onions in a tomato-based gravy with a blend of freshly ground spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Traditional creamed spinach, aromatic spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Med Spicy. Malabar Specialty. Goat cooked with curry leaves, spices, coconut milk, and coconut oil. (Gluten Free). Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Traditional creamed spinach, aromatic spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Creamy, rich and delicately flavored curry made with cashew, onions and blend of spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Goat cooked in roasted coconut gravy. Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Lamb curry with semi thick gravy well flavored with spices and coconut milk. (Gluten Free). Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Med Spicy. Bone in Goat curry with semi thick gravy well flavored with spices and coconut milk. (Gluten Free). Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Boneless Lamb curry with semi thick gravy well flavored with spices and coconut milk. (Gluten Free). Served with Kuthari Choru (Red parboiled Rice) or Basmati Rice

Aromatic Kashmiri curry cooked in a rich, red-hued sauce flavored with a blend of warming spices such as Kashmiri chili, fennel, and ginger. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

Creamy, rich and delicately flavored curry made with cashew, onions and blend of spices. (Gluten Free). Served with Basmati Rice

A spicy and tangy curry that has its roots in goan cuisine made with a combination of vinegar, garlic, and a variety of spices. (Vegan. Gluten Free). served with basmati rice

Lunch Combo Box

Comes with Kerala Fish curry, side of a Thoran, Nadan Rice and a Dessert

Comes with beef Curry, Side of a Thoran, Nadan Rice and a dessert

Comes with Chicken curry, side of a Thoran, Nadan Rice and a Dessert

Comes with Korma, side of a Thoran, Kuthari Choru and a Dessert

Comes with Mutton Curry, Side of a Thoran, Nadan Rice and a dessert