
About General Bilimoria's Canteen - Tooting High Street - Upper Tooting
Personal favourites from General Faridoon Bilimoria’s travels and postings across India. Just like the General himself, our food is bold, gregarious, and just a tad bit spicy! Quality & Quantity, Courage & Camaraderie. Still thinking about what to order? Try our favourite Old Delhi Butter Chicken! Allergen Disclosure - Due to a high risk of cross-contamination, we can’t guarantee that our products are suitable for those with allergies.20% off entire menu
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Malabar Chicken Biriyani
£11.95Lamb Calicut
£10.50Kozhi Curry (Chicken Curry)
£9.50Erachi Ularthiyathu
£10.50Malabar Lamb Biriyani
£12.95Chemmeen Roast (Prawns)
£12.95Chilli Chicken
£9.50Nadan Fish Curry
£12.95Adipoli Aadu (Lamb)
£10.95Appam Mutta Roast
£14.95
Starters
Small plates to whet your appetite before the main course.
Chemmeen Roast (Prawns)
Kerala toddy shopstyle semi-dry prawns with spices, onions, ginger & coconut flakes.£12.95Masala Vadai (V)
Crispy mixed lentil patties with curry leaves, ginger & green chillies. Served with coconut chutney.£3.95Appam Mutta Roast
Batter-fried egg sauted in onion-tomato gravy served on appam.£14.95Adipoli Aadu (Lamb)
Semi-dry Kerala lamb cooked with spices, onions & curry leaves.£10.95Uzhunnu Vada (V)
Golden fried lentil doughnuts served with chutney.£3.95Potato Bonda (V)
Spiced potato balls fried in chickpea batter served with chutney.£4.50Pedappan Kozhi (Chicken)
Semi-dry Kerala-style chicken with ground spices, onion, ginger, garlic & curry leaves.£10.95Meen Porichathu (Fried Fish)
Pan-fried kingfish with turmeric, chillies, ginger, garlic & curry leaves.£11.95
From the Tandoor Grill
Char-grilled dishes with a smoky, flavorful twist.
Nadan Fish Curry
Signature Kerala fish curry with grated coconut, spices & curry leaves (Spicy).£12.95Malabar Prawn Curry
Medium spicy Kerala prawn curry with fish tamarind, curry leaves & coconut milk.£12.95Alleppey King Prawn Masala
Kerala toddy shopstyle king prawns cooked with onion, ginger, garlic & spices.£12.95Fish Molie (N)
King fish stewed in coconut milk with ginger, curry leaves & spices. Mild curry.£12.95
Curries & Main Dishes
Hearty curries with rich sauces, served with your choice of protein or vegetables.
Erachi Ularthiyathu
Kerala-style dry lamb spiced with pepper, coriander & chilli.£10.50PopularKozhi Curry (Chicken Curry)
Mildmedium Kerala chicken curry cooked with coconut oil, coconut milk, onion, ginger, garlic, tomato, curry leaves & spices.£9.50Lamb Calicut
Tender lamb with ginger, garlic, green chilli, curry leaves & turmeric in a thick sauce.£10.50Chilli Chicken
Boneless chicken in spicy batter with onion, chillies & green peppers.£9.50Chicken Ularthiyathu
Chicken cooked with coriander & chilli, a unique Kerala-style dry preparation.£9.50
Biryani
Aromatic rice dishes layered with your choice of meat or vegetables.
Malabar Chicken Biriyani
Traditional Kerala chicken biriyani served with raita & pickle.£11.95PopularMalabar Lamb Biriyani
Traditional Kerala lamb biriyani served with raita & pickle.£12.95Malabar Prawn Biriyani
Traditional Kerala prawn biriyani served with raita & pickle.£14.95Malabar Vegetable Biriyani
Traditional Kerala vegetable biriyani served with raita & pickle.£10.95
Dosas
Chicken Masala Dosa
Rice & lentil pancake stuffed with seasoned potato and chicken, served with sambar and chutneys.£9.95Masala Dosa (V)
Rice & lentil pancake with seasoned potato filling, served with sambar and chutneys.£7.95Ghee Roast Masala Dosa (V)
Crispy rice & lentil pancake with ghee and seasoned potato filling, served with sambar and chutneys.£8.95Lamb Masala Dosa
Rice & lentil pancake stuffed with seasoned potato and lamb, served with sambar and chutneys.£9.95
Rice & Breads
Side staples to complement your main course.
Kerala Paratha
Layered flaky flatbread made with plain flour, soft inside & crispy outside.£3.95Poori 2 Pieces (V)
Fluffy deep-fried wholemeal bread.£3.50Coconut Rice (V)
Rice with coconut, cashews, mustard seeds & curry leaves.£4.50Pilau Rice (V)
Rice cooked in seasoned broth & spices.£3.95Appam 2 Pieces (V)
Soft rice pancake with crispy edges made from fermented rice & coconut milk.£4.50Plain Rice (V)
Plain basmati rice.£3.95Lemon Rice (V)
Rice with mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilli, peanuts & lemon.£4.50Chapathi 2 Pieces (V)
Wholemeal flatbread, thin & soft.£3.50
Side Dishes
Complementary dishes to enhance your meal.
Parippu Curry (V)
Lentils with garlic, tomato & spices tempered with cumin.£6.95Cabbage Thoran (V)
Shredded cabbage sauted with coconut & mustard seeds.£6.95Kathrika Koottan (V) (N)
Aubergines cooked in coriander seed paste, roasted onions & chilli cashew sauce.£8.95Vendakka Theeyal (V)
Okra in roasted spices, coconut gravy & tamarind, tempered with mustard seeds.£8.95Beans Thoran (V)
Green beans with grated coconut & mustard seeds.£6.95Kathrika Bhaji (V)
Aubergines cooked with onion, tomato & masala.£6.95Okra Bhaji (V)
Okra cooked with onion, tomato & masala.£6.95
Dessert
Sweet treats to finish your meal on a high note.
Ela Ada
Steamed Kerala delicacy with coconut & jaggery inside rice flour dough.£4.95Pal Payasam
Traditional Kerala rice pudding with milk, cashews & raisins.£4.95