Our Menu
Discover Our Cuisine
Savor Malnad Delicacies
Breakfast
Morning Refreshments (7:30 am – 8:00 am)
Hot Beverages: Coffee, Tea, Milk, Lemon Tea, Ginger Tea
Accompaniments: Cookies and biscuits
Breakfast (8:30 am – 10:00 am)
Hot Beverages: Coffee, Tea, Milk, Lemon tea, Boost (a malt-based drink popular in India)
Bread & Spreads: Bread, Butter, Jam (with a Toaster available)
Fresh Juices: Fresh fruit juice (likely a variety depending on availability)
Cereals: Corn flakes, Chocó’s (chocolate-flavored cereal), Milk
Egg Preparations: Omelet, Bread omelets, half boiled egg
South Indian Options:
Idli / Thatte idly (steamed rice cakes, with a larger, flatter version mentioned) Vada (Savoury fried lentil fritters)
Sambar (a lentil-based vegetable stew)
Chutney (a variety of Savoury dips) Dosa (thin crispy crepes)
Other Indian Breakfast Options:
Poori baji (deep-fried Indian bread with potato curry)
Aloo parota (potato-stuffed flatbread)
Puddu Poha (flattened rice dish)
Pongal (rice and lentil dish, savoury version likely)
Shavige bath (vermicelli upma)
Upma (savory semolina porridge)
Sweet Options:
Sweet Pongal (sweet rice and lentil dish), Kesari bath (sweet semolina pudding)
Lunch (1:30 pm to 3:00 pm):
Salads – Starters – Snacks
Onion rings, Kosumbari (a South Indian salad, often with lentils and cucumber), Cut fruits –
Starters/Snacks: Vada (savoury fried lentil fritters), Aloo Bonda (spiced potato fritters)
Indian Breads & Accompaniments:
Akki roti (rice flour flatbread) / Ubbu roti (a type of flatbread, possibly puffed) / Chapati (whole wheat flatbread)
Palya (dry vegetable side dish)
Sagu (mixed vegetable curry)
Kurma (creamy vegetable curry)
Rice Dishes:
Veg fried rice Veg biryani (mixed rice dish with vegetables and spices) Pulav (mildly spiced rice dish with vegetables)
Mushroom rice / Paneer rice (rice dishes flavoured with mushrooms or Indian cheese) Ghee rice (rice cooked with clarified butter) Beans bath / Tomato bath / Menthe bath (rice dishes flavored with beans, tomatoes, or mint)
Main Course (Rice & Curries):
White rice Sambar (a lentil-based vegetable stew)
Rasam (a tangy South Indian soup) / Dal fry (tempered lentils)
Curds (yogurt)
Desserts:
Gulab jamoon (deep-fried milk solid balls in sugar syrup), Holige (sweet flatbread stuffed with lentils or coconut), Gajar ka halwa (carrot pudding)
Sides: Papad mix (an assortment of thin, crispy flatbreads)
Non-Vegetarian Options: Egg curry, Chicken Biriyani
Dinner (9 pm to 11 pm)
Soup – Salads:
(Type of soup not specified, likely a vegetarian option)
Salads: Mix salad, cucumber masala (spiced cucumber salad), onion rings, and Kosumbari (a South Indian salad often with lentils and cucumber).
Non-Vegetarian Option: Chicken curry
Indian Breads & Rice:
Akki roti (rice flour flatbread) / Chapati (whole wheat flatbread)
Pulav (mildly spiced rice dish with vegetables)
Mushroom rice / Paneer rice (rice dishes flavoured with mushrooms or Indian cheese)
Ghee rice (rice cooked with clarified butter)
Beans bath / Tomato bath / Menthe bath (rice dishes flavoured with beans, tomatoes, or mint)
Main Course (Rice & Curries) – Desserts:
White rice Sambar (a lentil-based vegetable stew)
Rasam (a tangy South Indian soup) Soppu palya (leafy vegetable stir fry) Veg Noodles (an Indo-Chinese influenced dish)
Dal fry (tempered lentils) North Indian curry (likely a vegetarian option, the specific type isn’t mentioned) Curds (yoghurt), Raita (yoghurt-based dip, often with vegetables)
Desserts: Gulab jamoon (deep-fried milk solid balls in sugar syrup), Holige (sweet flatbread stuffed with lentils or coconut), Kheer (rice pudding)
Our Menu – Coffee Cozy Homestay
At Coffee Cozy Homestay, we take pride in offering a delightful culinary experience that celebrates the rich flavours of Malnad cuisine. Our menu features a variety of traditional dishes that are inspired by the rustic charm of village life, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Here’s a glimpse of the Malnad delicacies you can savor during your stay with us:
Signature Malnad Dishes
- Akki Roti: A staple in Malnad cuisine, this rice-based flatbread is served hot and often accompanied by spicy chutneys or curries. Its unique texture and flavor make it a must-try!
- Bisi Bele Bath: A wholesome one-pot meal made with rice, lentils, and a blend of aromatic spices, Bisi Bele Bath is both comforting and flavorful, often garnished with fresh coriander.
- Mutton Sukka: This traditional dry mutton dish is marinated with a rich mix of spices and slow-cooked to perfection, delivering an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.
- Coorgi Pandi Curry: A flavorful and spicy pork curry, cooked with a unique blend of Coorgi spices, this dish is a true representation of the region’s culinary heritage.
- Vegetable Huli: A delightful mix of seasonal vegetables cooked in a tangy tamarind-based gravy, served with rice, making it a nutritious and hearty option for our vegetarian guests.
Refreshing Beverages
- Filter Coffee: No visit to Chikmagalur is complete without savoring our authentic South Indian filter coffee, made from freshly brewed coffee beans sourced from local plantations. Enjoy the rich aroma and robust flavor!
- Fresh Fruit Juices: Quench your thirst with our selection of refreshing fruit juices, made from seasonal fruits, offering a burst of natural sweetness.
Traditional Sweets
- Kadle Mane Pak: A sweet made from roasted gram flour, ghee, and jaggery, this traditional dessert is a favorite among locals and is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Ragi Mudde: A nutritious dish made from finger millet, served with a variety of curries. It’s not just healthy but also carries the essence of traditional Malnad dining.
Experience Village-Style Dining
At Coffee Cozy Homestay, we embrace the concept of village-style dining, where meals are served in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy your food on traditional banana leaves, surrounded by the serene beauty of Chikmagalur’s landscape. Our homestay is dedicated to providing you with an authentic culinary experience that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Malnad region. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or simply looking to explore local flavors, our menu at Coffee Cozy Homestay promises a memorable gastronomic journey. Come and savor the essence of Malnad delicacies with us!
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