Cardamom Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu of Cardamom, a hidden gem nestled in Petts Wood, Orpington, where culinary craftsmanship shines. This exquisite Indian restaurant invites guests to indulge in a symphony of flavors that celebrate authenticity and freshness.

The menu is a thoughtful blend of traditional and innovative dishes. Patrons rave about the generous portions of chicken, lamb, and tasty prawns, each showcasing vibrant spices and fresh ingredients. Highlights include the renowned Lamb Pistachio Paneer Masala, a creamy curry with just the right amount of heat, and the delightful prawn puri that leaves diners craving more.

With a commitment to quality and friendly service, Cardamom stands out as a premier destination for both casual dining and special occasions. It’s no surprise that customers consistently express their desire to return, drawn by the warm atmosphere and outstanding culinary delights.

CARDAMOM STARTERS

Onion Bhajee

$£3.95

Samosas

$£3.95

Chicken Tikka

$£4.95

Lamb Tikka

$£4.95

Sheek Kebab

Shami Kebab

Reshmi Kebab

Garlic Chicken Tikka / Meat Tikka

Choice of meat or chicken, slightly spiced and garnished with garlic

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in a spice mixture and barbecued in the tandoori, served with salad.

Hash Tikka

Tandoori Mixed Platter

A combination of chicken tikka, lamb tikka and sheek kebab.

Masala

Mild cooked in ghee, yoghurt sauce, almonds etc.

Chicken Tikka

Lamb Tikka

Prawn

King Prawn

Passanda

A specially blended mild sauce of cream, almonds cashew nuts and sultanas.

Butter

Haryali

Baked chicken / Lamb / King prawns marinade of spinach, mint & coriander puree. Served in a creamy sauce.

Hash Masala

Well marinated spring duck cooked in specially prepared masala sauce.

CHEFS RECOMMENDATION

CURRY DISHES

Chicken Or Lamb

Chicken Or Lamb Tikka

Prawn

King Prawn

Hash (Duck)

Vegetable

Chicken Or Lamb

Chicken Or Lamb Tikka

Prawn

King Prawn

Hash (Duck)

Vegetable

MADRAS DISHES

BIRYANI’S

Chicken Or Lamb

Chicken Or Lamb Tikka

Prawn

King Prawn

Hash (Duck)

Mixed Biryani

Vegetable

Murghi Masaka

Breast of chicken off the bone cooked with mince meat and fresh spinach, medium spiced.

Aloo Naga Dhan

Chicken or lamb tikka cooked with mince meat and potato. Fairly hot, South Indian style.

Chicken Exotica

Fresh chicken cooked with onion & peppers, served with cheese, fairly hot.

Mango Delight

Chicken or lamb tikka cooked with fresh mango, creamy and mild.

Chicken Taba

Marinated chicken cooked with fresh herbs and plum sauce. Medium hot dish.

King Prawn Gingga

King prawn marinated and cooked with fresh ginger, herbs and capsicum. Served with medium spice sauce.

CARDAMOM SPECIALITIES

BHUNA DISHES

Chicken Or Lamb

Chicken Or Lamb Tikka

Prawn

King Prawn

Hash (Duck)

Vegetable

Balti Chicken Or Lamb

Balti Chicken Or Lamb Tikka

Balti Mixed Special (A Combination Of Chicken, Meat And Prawns

Balti Prawn

Balti King Prawn

BALTI SPECIALITIES

ROGHAN JOSH DISHES

Chicken Or Lamb

Chicken Or Lamb Tikka

Prawn

King Prawn

Hash (Duck)

Chicken Or Lamb

Chicken Or Lamb Tikka

Prawn

King Prawn

Hash (Duck)

VINDALOO DISHES

DUPIAZZA DISHES

Chicken Or Lamb

Chicken Or Lamb Tikka

Prawn

King Prawn

Hash (Duck)

Chicken/Lamb Tikka (Sizzling)

Pieces of tender chicken/lamb “off the bone”, lightly spiced & barbecued in the tandoori.

Tandoori Chicken (Half) (Sizzling)

Two pieces of “on the bone” spring chicken marinated in specially selected spices & barbecued in the tandoori.

Garlic Chicken Tikka/Lamb Tikka (Sizzling)

Tandoori Mixed Grill (Sizzling)

Lamb, chicken & sheek kebab marinated in special spices & cooked in the tandoori, served with naan & salad.

Sheek Kebab (Sizzling)

Minced meat pungently spiced and barbecued in the tandoori.

Chicken/Lamb Shashlick (Sizzling)

Pieces of “off the bone” chicken or lamb, marinated in special spices, barbecued with onion, capsicum & tomatoes.

Tandoori King Prawns (Sizzling)

Marinated in special spices and barbecued in the tandoori.

King Prawn Shashlick (Sizzling)

King prawns marinated in special spices, barbecued with onions, capsicum and tomatoes in the tandoori.

Garlic King Prawn Tikka (Sizzling, With Fresh Garlic And Onions)

Paneer Shashlick

Homemade cheese marinated in tandoori sauce then skewered & grilled with onions, capsicum & tomatoes.

Paneer Tikka

Tandoori Hash (Sizzling)

Spring duck off the bone marinated in specially selected spices.

Salmon Tikka

Chunks of pink Scottish salmon matured in a rich spicy marinade and pan fried.

Mughal Lamb Chops (Sizzling)

Lamb chops marinated in spiced yoghurt sauce and grilled in the tandoori.

TANDOORI SPECIALITIES

METHI

Chicken Or Lamb

Chicken Or Lamb Tikka

Prawn