About Red Chilliezs - Southend on Sea
On a mission to capture the essence of God's own country, Kerala, Red Chilliezs cook up rich, creamy curries. You've got to try Mean Pollichthu – succulent fish roasted with spices in a banana leaf, served with a flaky paratha.
Appetiser
Plain Papadum
Vegan Friendly.£0.99Masala Papadum
Vegan Friendly.£1.75Chutney Tray
In-house made. Four different flavoured chutneys. Vegan Friendly.£3.95Kerala Mixture
In-house made. Savoury, mixture of deep fried cashew nuts and peanuts made in different size and shape spiced dough made from besan flour.£3.95
Soup
Rasam
Hot and sour, spicy South Indian soup made with tomatoes, tamarind, black pepper and other spices as seasonings. Vegand Friendly, Gluten Free.£3.95
Starters - Non Veg
King Prawn Fry
Pan fried king prawns seasoned with mustard seeds, chilli and curry leaves. Gluten Free.£10.95Prawn 65
Marinated king prawn with Southern spices and deep fried - served with dips.£10.95Tuna Cutlet
Medium spiced fish cake. Cooked tuna mixed with ginger, green chillies, Kerala spices and shallots coated with beaten egg, bread crumbs and deep fried - served with mint sauce.£6.95Beef Cutlet
Medium spiced beef cake. Cooked beef mixed with ginger, green chillies, Kerala spices and shallots coated with beaten egg, bread crumbs and deep fried - served with mint sauce.£6.95Chicken 65
Marinated chicken pieces with ginger, chilli and Souther spices - deep fried - served with mint sauce.£8.95Masala Fish Finger
Fresh fish marinated with chef special masala, fenugreek powder, lime juice and deep fried- served with dips£10.95Fish pepper and Salt
Marinated Fresh fish with chef special masala and pan fried£10.95Beef Idi Irachi
Slow cooked beef, Shredded and sizzled with coconut oil. Highly rich in flavoured spices£10.95Chicken Mezhukkupuratty
Sliced chicken breast, pan fried with onions, chillies, and curry leaves - a coconut oil preparation£8.95Chicken Kondattam
(Marinated chicken pieces coated with ginger and garlic paste, chilli, and southern spices - deep fried and sizzled in the pan£8.95Peppermint Chicken
Chicken breast pieces marinated with peppercorn, mint and chef special flavoured spices and pan fried£12.50Pork mallipiralan
Diced boneless pork leg, cooked with chef special spices and roasted crushed coriander seeds - a sweet & sour dish£12.50Pork Dry Fry
(Boneless pork stripes, mixed with special spices and deep fried).£12.50
Starters - Veg
Gobi 65 (Cauliflower)
Cauliflower coated with cornflour, ginger, chilli, Southern spices and deep fried - served with mint/sweet chilli sauce. Vegan Friendly.£7.25Onion Bhaji
Sliced onions mixed with ginger, curry leaves and cumin seeds coated with gram flour and deep fried - served with mint/sweet chilli sauce. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£6.95Vegetable Samosa
£3.75Vegetable Cutlet
Medium spiced veg. cake. Cooked vegetables with Kerala spices dipped in beaten egg, bread crumbs and deep fried - served with mint sauce.£5.95Paneer Kati Roll (Pan Grilled)
Grated paneer mixed with ginger, garlic, bell peppers, Kerala floured spices, rolled in thin flat bread – served with mint chutney£7.95
Platter
Veg Platter
1 vada, 1 samosa, 4 onion vada and 1 cutlet - served with dips.£11.50Non Veg Platter
1 beef cutlet, 1 tuna cutlet, 1 lamb samosa and 5 chicken 65 - served with dips.£12.95Mixed Platter
5 fried king prawns, 1 tuna cutlet, 1 beef cutlet, 1 chicken samosa, 1 veg samosa and 4 onion vadas - served with dips.£18.50
Main Course - Chicken
Kerala Chicken Curry (On the Bone)
Traditional chicken curry cooked with aromatic spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, etc. Gluten Free.£11.95Grandma's Chicken Curry (On the Bone)
A hot and spicy Kerala flavoured curry containing fried coconut paste, mixture of spices and coconut milk. Gluten Free.£12.95Chicken Mappas
(A luxurious chicken preparation with potato, spices, and roasted coriander powder - medium spicy thick coconut sauce).£12.95Fried Chicken Masala (Boneless)
Chicken chunks shallow fried, cooked in tomato and onion masala with South Indian spices in thick sauce. Medium Spicy, Gluten Free.£12.95Butter Chicken (Boneless)
Marinated chicken chunks in thick gravy, made with garam masala, onion and tomato sauce, single cream and cashew nut paste in rich and silky sauce. Mild.£12.95Coriander Chicken (Boneless)
Marinated chicken chunks shallow fried, cooked in sauce rich in coriander powder, garam masala, ginger, garlic and coconut milk. Gluten Free.£12.95Kerala Pepper Chicken (Boneless)
Chicken chunks cooked with crushed black pepper, garam masala and green chilli - a spicy and dry dish. Gluten Free.£12.95Neelgiri chicken
A Luxurious chicken preparation with spinach, coriander, and mint leaf - made with special curry sauce and seasoned with coconut milk£12.95
Main Course - Lamb
Lamb Potato Curry
Succulent pieces of lamb and potatoes in thick medium spiced silky sauce with plenty of aromatic spices. Gluten Free.£14.95Lamb Purulan
Lamb cooked down till the sauce is absorbed, making the meat intense with flavours - semi dry. Gluten Free.£14.95Travancore Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in fried coconut paste and aromatic spices with chef's special sauce and herbs. Gluten Free.£14.95Lamb Pepper Fry
Lamb chunks cooked with special spices, crushed black pepper and onion - dry and spicy dish. Gluten Free.£14.95
Main Course - Beef
Pala Beef Fry
Pan fried beef mixed with Kerala spices, fried onions, coconut bites, crushed black pepper and curry leaves - a dry and spicy dish. Gluten Free.£13.95Beef with Plantain Purulan
Pan cooked beef and onion mixed with spices - a Kerala village style regional flavour - semi dry dish. Gluten Free.£13.95Beef Masala
Beef cooked with aromatic spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon etc. in thick sauce. Gluten Free.£13.95
Main Course - Fish
Fish Masala
Fish cooked with aromatic spices served with thick sauce. Medium Spiced, Gluten Free.£15.50Fish Molee
A recipe from coastal Kerala, mild spiced fish curry cooked with coconut milk, tamarind and curry leaves. Mild, Gluten Free.£15.50Fish Mango Curry
Fish cooked with fresh green mango, fresh coconut paste and coconut milk with chef's special spices. Medium Spiced, Gluten Free.£15.50Vanchikaran Meen Curry
Fish Cooked with cocum in very spicy sauce with smoky and tangy flavour. Spicy, Gluten Free.£15.50Fish in Banana Leaf (Meen Pollichathu)
Specially prepared in banana leaf with traditional Kerala spices with medium thick sauce. Gluten Free.£17.50
Main Course - Prawns
King Prawn Mango Curry
King prawn cooked with fresh coconut paste and coconut milk with raw mango. Gluten Free.£16.95Goan King Prawn Curry
King prawn cooked in coconut milk with green chillies, curry leaves, tamarind and spices. Gluten Free.£16.95King Prawn Molee
A recipe from coastal Kerala, mild spiced prawn curry cooked with coconut milk, tamarind and curry leaves. Mild.£16.95
Main Course - Vegetarian
Aviyal (Semi Dry)
This traditional Kerala dish is a thick mixture of vegetables and fresh grated coconut, coconut oil and curry leaves. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£8.95Mushroom Pal Curry
Mushroom cooked with onion, crushed ginger, garlic, curry leaves and spices prepared in thick coconut sauce. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£7.95Aubergine Theeyal
semi- fried aubergine cooked in shallots, fried coconut paste, tamarind and roasted spices - a nutty tangy flavour. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£7.95Spinach Parippu Curry
Mixed lentil curry with spinach, fresh coconut paste, cumin seeds and curry leaves. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£7.95Chickpeas Curry
Chickpeas cooked with garam masala, onion, ginger, garlic and seasoned with mustard seeds. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£7.95Aloogobi (Potato and Cauliflower)
Potato and cauliflower cooked with onion, coriander and aromatic spices. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£7.95Vendakka Mappas (Okra)
Semi fried okra cooked with coconut milk, garam masala, ginger and coriander powder seasoned with mustard seeds. Vegan Friendly.£8.95Sambar
Sambar is a South Indian vegetable curry made with lentils, south Indian vegetables, tamarind, herbs, spices & a special aromatic spice powder known as asafoetida£8.95VeganVeg khorma
Mix of vegetable cooked with ginger, garlic, green chilli, turmeric powder, flavoured spices seasoned with coconut milk£7.95Vegan
Chef's Special
Duck Mappas
Allepy style, the region of back waters, duck preparation made with succulent pieces of duck breast, coconut milk and spices. This gives a unique taste as it is simmered in thick coconut milk.£16.95Kappa Puzhukku (Traditional Street Food)
Boiled and mashed tapioca seasoned with spice mixture and ground coconut, a famous classic combo dish of Kerala - suitable to eat with any non- veg curry.£8.95Vegan
Biriyani
Chef's special biriyani masalas cooked in pilau rice served with pickle, raitha and papadum.
Chicken Biriyani (On the Bone)
Gluten Free.£14.95Lamb Biriyani
Gluten Free.£16.95Fish Biriyani
Gluten Free.£16.95Veg Biriyani
Options for Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£12.50
Dosa
A pancake made from fermented rice and black gram batter, served with chutney and sambar.
Masala Dosa
Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£10.95Chicken Dosa
Gluten Free.£11.95Prawn Masala Dosa
Gluten Free.£13.50Lamb Masala Dosa
Gluten Free.£13.50Paneer Masala Dosa
Gluten Free.£12.50Set of Dosa (2 Pieces)
Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£8.95
Oothappam
A thick pancake made from fermented rice and black gram batter with toppings served with chutney and sambar.
Onion Oothappam
Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£10.95Mixed Oothappam
Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£11.95
Rice
Kerala Brown Rice
Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£4.75Basmati White Rice
Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£4.75Pilau Rice
Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£4.95Lemon Rice
Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£4.95Coconut Rice
Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£4.95
Kerala Breads
Kerala Paratha (In-house Made)
Layered flat bread made with wheat flour from the culinary tradition of Kerala.£4.50Appam (2 Pieces)
This delicious soft bread is made with fermented rice batter - suitable to eat with any curry. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£3.95Milk Appam (2 Pieces)
Made same as appam - topped with sweet coconut cream. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£4.95Chapatti (2 Pieces)
Vegan Friendly.£3.95Idli
A type of savoury rice cake made by steaming the batter consisting of fermented black lentils and rice - served with coconut chutney and sambar. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£6.75
Accompaniments
Spinach Thoran
Lightly steamed fresh spinach seasoned with onion, mustard seeds and grated coconut. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£4.95Beans Thoran
Lightly steamed fresh beans seasoned with onion, mustard seeds and grated coconut. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£4.25Pineapple Pickle
In-house made. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£3.95Dates Pickle
In-house made. Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£3.50Mango Pickle
In-house made. Spicy, Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£3.50Lemon Pickle
In-house made. Spicy, Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free.£3.50Raitha
A cooling accompaniment made with chopped cucumber carrot and onion mixed in yogurt.£3.25Yogurt
Made in-house. Gluten Free.£2.95