As the name itself implies, “Kottaram“, means castle in one of the Indian languages- Malayalam.
As per the Indian Classic epic “The Mahabharata” back in the 12th Century BC, there lived a powerful & charismatic king named NALA (NAHL-ah) in India. Unlike any other men at those times, The King NALA had outstanding culinary skills which left the guests who came to his KOTTARAM in Awe!
Paka Darpanam (meaning: culinary mirror) is a book on cuisine from antiquity. It has been authored by King Nala and Pakashastra (meaning: Science & art of cooking) was documented.
It is fascinating that an impressive array of vegetables, meats, spices, flavours, and souring agents as well as culinary techniques were used in the preparation of these dishes. This science is not only restricted to Indian plates, but people beyond India cherish and embrace various culinary creations. And that’s precisely what we here in “Kottaram” are committed to provide. We welcome our esteemed guests to enjoy the traditional Indian food and we are at your service with utmost dedication @ Kottaram, Nottingham.
OUR CHEF'S
Masters behind our Dishes
VISAKH SURAJ
Our Chef, Visakh Suraj with his unique flavor blending profile is specialized in the signature dishes of South India. He who’s worked with the Taj Group of Hotels, Kempinski Groups, Mahirs, Cosmo, and Peachy Keens and was a key role player in the calorie-controlled cuisines of the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Creativity, innovation, and presentations are the core areas that Chef Visakh is known for.