Join us for a 3 Course Sunday Dosa Lunch (Nov. 18th)

It's been too long since our last pop up at home, so we're fixing that by having a three course Sunday Dosa Lunch at on November 18th

Seatings at 1:30pm & 2:30pm

The Menu

Nibbles:
Banana Chips
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Starter:
Parippu Vada 

Lentil fritters with fresh curry leaves
served with banana slices and Haseen's highly addictive green fresh coconut chutney
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Main:
Masala Dosa

a freshly made, soft rice and lentil batter fermented
crêpe, filled with masala spiced potatoes, sautéed onions and green peas served with
Sambar: a flavourful lentil, vegetable and tamarind dipping soup
Coconut Chutney: ground coconut with curry leaves & mustard seed
Gunpowder: chutney of ground roasted lentils & smoky spice
 

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For dessert, a choice of:

Vermicelli Payasam
with cardamom, almonds, crushed pistachios & saffron

or

slice of Raspberry Bakewell Tart Cake with vanilla ice cream

 

or

 

Chocolate Coconut Truffles (Vegan)
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All served with coffee, tea or juice

Feel free to bring your own wine, beer, etc.

Suggested donation £12

 

To book: email popupdosacafe@gmail.com with your preferred time and any dietary restrictions

Pop Up Dosa will be joining Stirchely Community Market on November 6th, from 4-8pm. See you there!

October 6th SOLD OUT, but....

We're booked solid with a long waiting list for our October 6th Pop Up Dosa event in our home, but don't worry because:

We're hoping to have a food stall at the next Stirchley Farmer's market (Oct. 2nd 4pm-7pm)...

and...

future Pop Ups in our home in November...

and...

a special November 'Pop Up Toddy' Dining Society night with cocktails and traditional fare inspired by Kerala 'toddy shops' (they're backwater/rural pubs serving local hooch and spicey curry)

For more details: follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, email us at popupdosacafe@gmail.com, or call 07757088860  ...so many choices, no excuses now...

Announcing our next Pop Up: Sat. October 6th!

 

We're taking bookings for out next Pop Up Dosa event on 

Saturday, October 6th 

Book a table for Noon or 1:30pm 

 

Tables go quickly, so book early! 

 

The Menu

Dosa a freshly made, soft rice and lentil batter fermented crêpe, filled with masala spiced potatoes, sautéed onions and green peas

served with

• Sambar a flavourful lentil, vegetable and tamarind dipping soup

• Coconut Chutney ground coconut with curry leaves & mustard seed

• Gunpowder a chutney of ground roasted lentils & smoky spice

and for dessert…

Ellayappam a rare Kerala treat - coconut sweetened with jaggery (traditional, unrefined cane sugar), cashews & cardamom in a thin rice wrap, steamed in a banana leaf

Accompanied w/ choice of tea, coffee, or pineapple juice 

(feel free to bring your own wine or beer)

Suggested donation for dosa, dessert and hot beverage: £8

To book, email: popupdosacafe@gmail.com  

or text: 07757088860

 

FAQs

What's dosa?

Dosa (doe-sah) is a delicious and nutritious sourdough crepe made from fermented rice-lentil batter.

Dosa dates back to the 6^th century AD, and is believed to originated in Udipi, a small temple town in Karnataka. Now, it's a staple dish in southern Indian states, such as Kerala, as well as in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore. Dosa is often served for breakfast and commonly sold by street vendors. Dosa is served with an endless possibility of fillings and side dishes.

We keep it simple - 

the menu reflects Syrian Christian Kerala roots of Haseen, your cook for today. We make soft dosas, that are less crispy, oily and starchy than those found in typical restaurants. The chutneys and side dishes are also those Haseen grew up with and has perfected through trial and error as a self-taught cook.

How's it prepared?

The dosa batter requires two days to make. Haseen soaks the lentils and rice in water overnight, blends them together the next day, and then lets the batter ferment overnight once more.

Everything is made fresh (no evil microwaves!) and we use organic produce when possible.

How do I eat it?

Preferably with your fingers - rip the dosa and dip it in the sambar and chutneys. It's most enjoyable this way, but we also provide cutlery.

Do you cater for vegans/allergies/dietary restrictions?

Yes. Dosa, as well as all the items on the menu, are gluten and wheat-free. The menu is vegetarian, and the only animal product used is ghee (clarified butter) to season the dosa, which we can hold on request for our vegan friends.

Note, the dessert, ellayappam, CONTAINS CASHEW NUTS.

Can I bring my own beer and wine?

Yes, please do.

Where is this dosa 'popping up'?

Right now, just in our home near Kings Heath's High St. You'll be sent the address upon booking.

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Getting in party mode:

Book your table now!! Dates: Aug. 11th, Sept.1st & 15th (Aug 18th SOLD OUT)

We put tickets up for Aug. 18th, and they sold out within a few short days.  So book your table now to avoid disappointment. 

Additional dates: 

Saturday Lunch, Aug 11th, Sept 1st and 15th 

with tables at 12:00 and 1:30pm

The Huffington Post just named dosa as one of the 10 foods you must try before you die. 

Come see what all the fuss is about.

The menu:

• Main:   Dosa (South Indian rice and lentil crepe) served with potato masala, sambar (a fragrant vegetable stew), fresh coconut chammanthi (chutney), and chammanthi podi (lentil chutney)

• Dessert:   Ela appams (sweet coconut, cashew & cardamom in a rice wrap, steamed in a banana leaf)

• All served with strong Monsoon Malabar coffee, a selection of lovely indian teas, chai or pineapple juice

All vegetarian, all divine.  Please let us know about any dietary requirements. 

Cost:  suggested contribution of 8 quid for dosa, dessert and hot drink.

Location: home of Annalise & Haseen, near Kings Heath's High St. (address and directions given upon booking) 

To book go to: www.wegottickets.com, search 'Pop Up Dosa' and reserve your free ticket for the day you'de like to come.  
For more info, and to book your table for 12 o'clock or 1:30, please email: popupdosacafe.gmail.com  

See you soon!

July's Trial-Run

Our trial-run Pop Up Dosa was such a fun day. Here are some lovely photos from lovely Laura:

For more photos from the day go to:

http://biglunch.smugmug.com/Business/Haseens-Dosa-Cafe/24313214_K9zhSS#!i=1980338628&k=4BV9mX4