Kottaram is a Pan Indian restaurant at 28 Maid Marian Way in Nottingham city centre. The dining room offers a full sit down restaurant experience rather than a narrow takeaway menu, with evening service through the week and longer opening at weekends. Its central position places it within easy walking distance of Nottingham Castle and Old Market Square.
The kitchen ranges across India instead of concentrating on a single region. A Kerala chicken curry uses coconut milk with an onion and tomato sauce, ginger, garlic and southern Indian spices, while karahi dishes bring a different balance of heat and savoury depth. Rice, breads and vegetable preparations allow diners to assemble a meal around several contrasting plates.
Starters and street food style choices are suited to sharing, including onion bhaji, chilli paneer, chilli chicken and chicken lollipop. Curry bowls served with rice and salad offer a more self contained option, while the wider selection includes meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should ask the restaurant about the current recipe and preparation before ordering.
Kottaram works well for a relaxed dinner, a family meal or a group looking to explore several regional flavours together. The combination of small plates, curries and substantial mixed selections encourages a communal style of dining. Its broad menu and city centre setting make it a practical choice for both a planned evening out and an informal meal after visiting central Nottingham.
Address: 28 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6GF, United Kingdom
Kottaram Menu
Kottaram Classic Starters
Onion Bhajee
Sliced onions in a light Chickpea batter served with a homemade red pepper chutney.
Vegetable Samosa
A mix of seasonal vegetables in a pastry casing served on a bed of spicy chickpeas.
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of paneer marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and yogurt
Samosa Chaat
Crispy mashed samosa with spicy chickpeas , yoghurt , chutneys and fresh herbs and garnish with sev and pomegranate .
Travancore Chicken Fry
Chicken is marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and fried to a crispy golden
Murghi Tikka
Fillet of Chicken breast infused in a tandoori masala and cooked in a tandoor oven to perfection.
Hariyali Tikka
Chicken marinated in a vibrant green paste of mint, coriander and spices cooked in a tandoor oven to perfection
Malai Chicken Tikka
Fillet of Chicken breast infused in a tandoori masala and fresh cream cooked in a tandoor oven to perfection
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Tender lamb cutlets marinated with freshly grounded spices, freshginger & garlic.
Anghari Boti
Succulent fillets of lamb marinated with black pepper,dry roasted cloves&cardamom.
Kottaram Sheek Kebab
Ground lamb infused with an array of freshly pounded herbs and smoked over in a tandoor .
Tandoori Mango Prawns
King Prawns in a marinade of fresh mango, Kashmiri chilli, ginger, garlic & fresh coriander.
Salmon Tikka
Salmon in a marinade of fresh ginger, roasted garlic with a hint of freshly squeezed lemon and a light touch of sun-dried Kashmiri chilli.
Amritsari Fish Pakkora
Tilapia fish fillets marinated in a spiced flour batter, Deep fry to perfection
Kottaram Classic Platters
Platter for 2: Chicken £17.50, Lamb £19.25, Seafood £21.95, Vegetable £16.95. Platter for 4: £41.95 – Selection of murgh tikka, sheek kebab, lamb chops, mango prawns & onion bhajee served with fresh leaf salad and a side sauce.
Chicken Platter for 2
Lamb Platter for 2
Seafood Platter for 2
Vegetable Platter for 2
Platter for 4
Selection of murgh tikka, sheek kebab, lamb chops, mango prawns & onion bhajee served with fresh leaf salad and a side sauce.
Southern Specials
Kerala Chicken Curry
A typical popular coconut milk based curry from the southern part of India consists of chicken stewed in an onion.-tomato based sauce, flavoured with ginger, garlic and a variety of Kerala spices.
Chicken Pepper Roast
A delicious Kerala style chicken roast, with fiery pepper spiciness. Rich blends of onion, flavoured with pepper, ginger garlic, curryleaves and finished with roasted coconut.
Kottaram Erachi Curry
Kottaram Erachi curry is a classic Malabar style Lamb currywhich is unique and special with diced lamb pieces cooked with a spicy red chilli mixture and aromatic ingredients.
Lamb Shank Masala
Lamb shank simmered in a rich,spiced gravy of tomatoes ,onions, and blend of aromatic Indian spices
North Indian Specials
Saag Chicken
Tender chicken with fresh spinach infused with fresh ginger, garlic, roasted cumin & coriander seeds. Lamb surcharge £1.75, Prawns surcharge £4.
Butter Chicken
Bite sized tandoori chicken fillets simmered in a butter masalasauce with fresh cream tomatoes & cashew nuts paste
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala dish consists of marinated boneless pieces that are traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven & then served in a subtlyspiced tomato-cream sauce. Lamb surcharge £1.75, Prawn surcharge £4.00.
Punjabi Karahi Chicken
Choice of meat simmered with roasted tomatoes & peppers,sliced onions, garlic, & ginger. Lamb surcharge £1.75, Prawns surcharge £4.00.
Lamb Nihari
Slow-cooked fillet of lamb simmered with turmeric & nihari masala mix in a sealed pot, garnished with julienne sliced fresh ginger & fresh mild chillies.
Rogan Josh
A popular Kashmir dish simmered in a traditional Kashmiri masala blended with tomatoes, green cardamom. Lamb surcharge £1.75, Prawns surcharge £4.00.
Chicken Korma
Rich,fragrant and creamy with cinnamon,cardomom,cloves and mango. Lamb surcharge £1.75, Prawn surcharge £4.00.
Fisherman's Net
Travancore Fish Curry
A famous fish curry that served in kerala. Fish curry made with raw mango,tomato and Malabar tamarind.
Kottaram Prawns Masala
Hot and spicy and succulent prawn masala cooked with onions,garlic, ginger; curry leaves, pepper, and chefs blend special masala.
Mix Seafood Curry
This is a very popular and luscious coastal dish that rejuvenates your taste buds.This seafood delight consists of King Fish,King Prawns and Salmon cooked in an onion & tomato gravy, mixed with our Chef’s magical spices and served with lemon rice.
Kadal Meen Pollichathu
Meen pollichathu is a traditional South Indian fish delicacy originated from Kerala.King Fish marinated with turmeric, chilli powder & pepper powder, shallow fried and wrapped in a banana leafwith our Chef’s special onion masala and grilled to perfection. Served with lemon rice..
Malabar Grilled Fish
A famous authentic fish dish served in today shops in Kerala.seasonal sea fish marinated with authentic Kerala spices and tawa friedand stuffed with fish peera (shredded fish stir fried with coconut,curryleaves and special spices) and served with lemon rice and Gravy.
Biriyanis
Bamboo Chicken Biriyani
Slow cooked in a sealed pot, chicken fillet & basmati rice with glazedonions, fresh mint leaves and coriander Served with a raitha, pickleand poppadoms
Lamb Biriyani
Slow cooked lamb fillet steamed with basmati rice, fresh curry leaves& roasted spice mix. Served with a raitha,pickle and poppadoms
Seafood Biriyani
Most popular biriyani in coasal side ofsouth India.King Fish, King Prawns and Salmon cooked in a special blend of flavoursome spices and mix with aromatic rice.Served with a raitha, pickle and poppadoms.
Vegetable Biriyani
Pot-roasted vegetables and basmati rice with fresh mint & coriander julienne ginger & Biriyani masala served with a side of yoghurt raitha
Vegetarian Dishes
Tadka Dal
Diverse mix of lentils with a roasted masala.
Paneer Pollichathu
Indian cottage cheese simmered with fresh tomatoes, sliced onions, peppers, ginger, & garlic and garnished with fresh coriander and wrapped in a Banana leaf.
Bombay Aloo
Pan fried potatoes with ginger, garlic & freshly grinded garam masala.
Karahi Paneer
Indian cottage cheese simmered with fresh tomatoes, sliced onions, peppers, ginger, garlic and garnished with fresh coriander.
Aubergine Curry
Pan-roasted aubergines with caramelized onions,tomatoes, roasted ginger,garlic.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas simmered with fresh tomatoes,roasted cumin, garlic & ginger with our special masala.
Bhindi Amchurian
Fresh okra with sliced red onions, julienne sliced ginger & mustard seeds.
Saag Aloo
Pan fried potatoes with fresh spinach, roasted ginger; garlic & Fenugreek
Paneer Makhani
Indian cottage cheese simmered in a butter masala sauce with fresh cream,tomatoes&cashew nut paste
Channa Aloo Masala
Chickpeas simmered With fresh tomatoes,roasted ginger,garlic & cumin with a hint of channa masala .
Mushroom Peas Masala
Mushroom and Peas masala is a rich, flavorful curry made with tender mushrooms and sweet green peas simmered in a spiced tomato-onion gravy and a splash of creamy coconut milk.
Mix Veg Makhani Masala
Medley of vegetables simmered in a buttery, tomato-based gravy and finish with fresh cream and Kasoori methi .
Rices
Steamed Rice
Lemon Rice
Mushroom Rice
Pilau Rice
Ghee Rice
Breads
Naan
Garlic Naan
Laccha Paratha
Peshwari Naan
Tandoori Roti
Tawa Chapati
Keema Naan
Cheese Naan
Chilli Cheese Naan
Kottaram Sundries
Poppadoms
Inclusive of Chutneys
Mix Leaf Salad
Natural Yoghurt
Raitha
Fries
Masala Fries
Lunch Menu – Starters
Chilly chicken
Chicken Lollipop
Onion Bhaji
Chilly Paneer
Lunch Menu – Main Course
Curry Bowls Served With Rice and Salad
Chicken Karahi and Pilau Rice
Kerala chicken curry and Coconut Rice
Lamb Rogan Josh and Pilau rice
Erachi Curry and Coconut Rice
Paneer Karahi and Steamed Rice
Aubergine curry and Steamed Rice
Lunch Menu – Breads
Plain Naan
Tandoori Roti
Garlic Naan
Lunch Menu – Street Foods
Papri Chaat
Samosa Chaat
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Pav Bhaji
Lunch Menu – Wraps
Served With Salad and Chips
Chicken Tikka Roll
Paneer Kathi Roll
Lunch Menu – Sides
Bombay Aloo
Masala Fries
Plain Chips
Raitha
Mix Leaf Salad
Lunch Menu – Desserts
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