About Live Dosa
A family run restaurant and the first Keralan in Chelmsford, Live Dosa brings the flavours of South India to the heart of Essex.
Starters
Ullivada (VG) (GF) (DF)
A favourite teatime snack in Kerala, thinly sliced onion coated in gram flour and deep fried.£4.50Vegetable Samosa (VG) (D)
Lightly spiced mixed vegetables wrapped in filo pastry and deep fried.£3.95Meat Samosa (DF)
Lightly spiced lamb filo pastry parcels and deep fried.£4.25Chicken 65 (GF) (DF)
Ever popular deep fried marinated chicken cubes with a hint of spice.£6.50Fish 65 (GF) (DF)
Marinated fish pieces gently spiced and deep fried to perfection.£6.50Paneer Tikka (GF)
Grilled Indian cottage cheese marinated with a mixture of aromatic spices and yoghurt.£6.50Konchu Fry (GF) (DF)
King prawns marinated in a spicy masala mix then pan-fried to perfection.£6.95Pudhina Chicken (GF)
Succulent chicken breast marinated in fresh mint, green chillies and yoghurt then grilled.£6.75
South Indian Favourites
Why not add a paper dosa to your favourite dish for the full south Indian experience?
Cheera Parippu Curry (VG) (DF) (GF)
A flavoursome lentil and spinach dish sautéeded with onion, mustard seeds, chilli flakes and garlic.£7.95Paneer Theeyal Curry (GF)
A traditional Kerala style dish with paneer in a roasted coconut sauce.£8.50Kootu Curry (VG) (GF) (DF)
A medley of black chickpeas, potato and carrot, cooked with garam masala. A must try for vegans.£7.95Thakkali Theeyal Curry (VG) (GF) (DF)
Tomato cooked in slow roasted coconut gravy with spices and finished off with tamarind juice for the real Keralan flavour.£7.95Fish Curry (GF) (DF)
A local favourite from home, Keralan style fish curry spiced with fiery green chillies and slightly softened by the ambient flavours from the kokum fruit. (Fish may contain bones).£10.95Fish Molly Curry (GF) (DF)
Fish Molly is for the milder hearts yet with all the goodness of fish curry. (Fish may contain bones).£10.95Konchu Mulakittathe Curry (GF) (DF)
Spicy slow roasted prawns made with chilli powder, turmeric and fenugreek.£11.95Chicken Mappas Curry (GF) (DF)
A milder chicken curry made with coconut milk and mixed vegetables.£9.95Nadan Chicken Curry (GF) (DF)
Original home style chicken curry in an onion and tomato based sauce with a magic blend of spice powders.£9.95Kallushop Beef Curry (GF) (DF)
A lively curry, rich in flavour with homemade ground masala including black peppercorns and fennel.£10.95Mutton Curry (GF) (DF)
A home style mutton curry with sautéed onion, tomato and Keralan mixed spices.£10.95
Dosas
Paper Dosa (V) (GF) (DF)
A thin and crispy crepe made of rice and lentils served with homemade chutneys and sambar.£5.99Chutney Dosa (V) (GF) (DF)
Dosa with a thin layer of homemade chutney.£6.99Masala Dosa (V) (DF) (GF)
Dosa with traditional style potato masala filling.£7.99
Vegetable Side Dishes
Potato Masala (VG) (GF) (DF)
£5.25Cabbage Thoran (VG) (GF) (DF)
£5.25Broccoli Thoran (V) (GF) (DF)
£5.25
Rice
Basmati Rice (GF) (DF) (V)
£2.95Pilau Rice (GF) (DF) (V)
£3.40Lemon Rice (GF) (DF) (V)
£3.95Kerala Rice (GF) (DF) (V)
£2.95
Breads
Appam (V) (GF) (DF)
Traditional spongy pancake-like gluten free bread made from fermented rice and coconut batter. Pairs well with the Live Dosa fish curry.£3.40Porotta
Token street food from Kerala, this grilled flaky bread is made from a plain flour dough, beaten and rolled to form thin layers, forming a circular shape.£2.90Chilli Porotta
Porotta with a topping of green chillies.£3.25Garlic Porotta
Porotta with a topping of garlic.£3.25
Accompaniments
Coconut Chammanthi (VG) (GF) (DF)
Homemade coconut chutney.£1.25Carrot Chammanthi (VG) (GF) (DF)
£1.25Kerala Lime Pickle
£1.25Kerala Papadams (VG) (DF)
Two Kerala pappadums served with homemade chutneys.£3.95
Non Alcoholic
Coke (330ml)
£2.30Diet Coke Can (330ml)
£1.95Sprite Can (330ml)
£1.95Still Water (330ml)
£2.75Sparkling Water (330ml)
£2.75
Red Wines
Vini D'Autore Merlot, 2015 Italy - Bottle
Intense yet fruity grand aromatic red.£17.99Vega Piedra Rioja, 2015 Spain - Bottle
Vibrant medium bodied Rioja, with undertones of berries and plums. A great all rounder at the table.£25.99Soul Tree Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 India - Bottle
Sophisticated warm, medium bodied wine with hints of blackcurrants and black pepper. Perfect with beef and lamb dishes.£29.99
White Wines
Vini D'Autore Pinot Grigio, 2015 Italy - Bottle
Intense yet fruity notes and aromatic undertones.£17.99Vini D'Autore Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Italy - Bottle
Fresh crisp characteristics perfectly matched with fish and vegetarian dishes.£19.99Cape Heights Chenin Blanc, 2016 South Africa - Bottle
A fresh, dry Chenin with broad appeal displaying classic baked apple and zippy citrus aromas with soft, delicate apple fruit on the palate. It makes a great partner to fish, chicken and vegetarian dishes.£25.99Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 India - Bottle
Multiple award winning wine with crisp and herby undertones which pairs perfectly with chicken and fish dishes.£29.99
Rose Wines
Pinot Grigio Blush, 2015 Italy - Bottle
Characteristically crisp and fruity with notes of peach. Served chilled as an aperitif or with lightly spiced food.£19.99Soul Tree Pinot Blush, 2015 India - Bottle
Refreshing berry undertones with a hint of ripe apples, this is a perfect accompaniment to fish, chicken or vegetarian dishes.£29.99
Prosecco
Lunetta, 2015 Italy (200ml)
Extra dry, crisp and zesty which makes a perfect aperitif or an accompaniment to fish and chicken dishes.£7.70Morando, 2015 Italy (70cl)
Crisp and zingy this extra dry sparkling wine is the perfect chilled aperitif or an accompaniment to fish and chicken dishes.£23.99
Beers and Ciders
Kingfisher
£5.25Cobra
£5.25Peroni
£4.95Magners Original
£4.95