About Black Cardamom - Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine - Hackney
Black Cardamom a vibrant and authentic Indian and Bangladeshi takeaway located in the heart of London at 269 Well Street, E9 6RG. Our restaurant is named after the rare and exotic spice, black cardamom, that adds a unique flavor to our dishes. We are proud to offer a diverse menu that features traditional and contemporary dishes from India and Bangladesh.
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Masala Dishes
£10.45Butter Dishes
£10.45Saag Dishes
£10.45Korma Dishes
£10.45Bhuna Dishes
£10.45Jalfrezi Dishes
£10.45Madras Dishes
£10.45Vindaloo Dishes
£10.45Curry Dishes
£10.45Mix Grill Masala
£21.95
Small Plates
Spicy Papadom
Thin crisp flatbread made of seasoned dough from gram flour that is deep fried in hot oil£1.35Papadoms with Mint Sauce and Onion Salad
2 pieces. Thin crisp flatbread made of seasoned dough from gram flour that is deep fried in hot oil£3.65VegetarianPlain Papadom
Thin crisp flatbread made of seasoned dough from gram flour that is deep fried in hot oil£1.35VegetarianSamosa (Chicken or Lamb)
2 pieces. Our delicious homemade Triangular shaped pastry that is bursting with flavor, stuffed with meat or chicken blended in house spice and deeply fried£5.75HalalMixed Starter
Lamb chop, seekh kebab, (2) lamb, and (2) chicken tikka. Tandoori dishes are marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices and cooked in in clay oven, and then its fried in a wok with onions and peppers.£9.45HalalMixed Starters Veg
2 onion Bhaji, 2 vegetable samosa, 3 Brinjal Pakora. Assorted vegetable starter£9.45VegetarianLamb Chops with Naga
2 pieces.Succulent Lamb chops marinated in yogurt, herbs, spices and marinated in house naga sauce. Cooked in clay oven, and then its fried in a wok with onions and peppers£7.95HalalClassic Onion Bhaji
4 pieces. Crispy spicy onion deep fried in coating of gram flour, until golden brown.£5.75PopularOkra Pakora
Deep fried okra coated in gram flour, seasoned with our house spice£6.45VeganChicken Tikka
5 pieces Chicken (breast) cubes marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices and cooked in in clay oven, and then it’s fried in a wok with onions and peppers.£6.45HalalSeekh Kebab
Two soft and succulent lamb mince seasoned with house spice and cooked in the tandoor.£6.45HalalPrawn Puri
Crispy puri served with luscious fresh prawns cooked in medium spiced sauce£6.45Aloo Chana Chaat
Tasty street food made with crispy fried potato cubes and white chickpeas. Marinated in a wok with spices and onions. Garnished with mint sauce and tamarind Condiment. This can be made with non-dairy mint sauce/or without the sauce. This request NEEDS to be highlighted on the notes.£6.45VegetarianRegular Chips
The good old deep fried strip of potato£3.95VeganTandoori Chicken
Quarter chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices and cooked in in clay oven, and then it’s fried in a wok with onions and peppers.£5.95HalalLamb Tikka
5 Pieces of lamb marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices and cooked in in clay oven, and then it’s fried in a wok with onions and peppers.£6.45HalalSamosa Chaat
Tangy and spicy veg samosa chat is popular in Sylhet. Crunchy vegetable samosa is served with fried spicy chickpeas topped off with mint sauce and tamarind chutney. This can be made with non-dairy mint sauce/or without the sauce. This request NEEDS to be highlighted on the notes.£6.45HalalLamb Chops
2 pieces succulent Lamb chops marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices and cooked in clay oven, and then its fried in a wok with onions and peppers.£7.45Onion bhaji with Tamarind sauce
Crispy spicy onion deep fried in coating of gram flour, until golden brown accompanied with tamarind sauce (low level spicy sauce)£6.45VegetarianBrinjal Pakora (6)
Brinjal (aurbergine) cut in slices and dunked in spicy gram flour batter and fried till golden.£6.45VeganChicken Pakora (6)
Tender chicken breast pieces batter fried to perfection, until golden and crisp£6.95HalalMushroom Pakora (6)
Seasoned mushroom batter fried and until golden and crispy and juicy in the inside.£6.45VeganPaneer Pakora (6)
Indian cottage cheese batter fried until golden and crispy.£6.95VegetarianNaan wrap
Bread wrapped in 2x Sheen kebab , mint sauce & onion salad£7.95HalalKing Prawn puri
Crispy puri served with luscious fresh large prawns cooked in medium spiced sauce£8.45Halal
Tandooris
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce.
Black Cardamom Tandoori Mix Grill
Lamb chops (3), half tandoori chicken, 4 sheek kebab, house salad, and mint sauce. Mix of tender meat and chickens all marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices All grilled in the tandoor until perfection.£27.95HalalBlack Cardamom Tandoori Mix Grill 2
Lamb chops (2), lamb tikka (5), chicken tikka (5), quarter tandoori chicken, house salad, and mint sauce. Mix of tender meat and chickens all marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices All grilled in the tandoor until perfection.£18.95HalalLamb Chops Naga
4 pieces. Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce. Succulent Lamb chops marinated in yogurt, herbs, spices and marinated in house naga sauce. Cooked in clay oven, and then its fried in a wok with onions and peppers£13.95HalalKing Prawn Shashlik (5)
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce. King prawn marinated with mouthwatering mild spices and roasted in tandoor with peppers and onions.£16.95HalalLamb Chops
4 pieces. Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce.£13.45HalalTandoori Chicken (Half)
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce. Half chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices and cooked in in clay oven, and then it’s fried in a wok with onions and peppers.£11.95HalalLamb Shashlik
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce. 8 Marinated succulent lamb tikka pieces served with spiced onions and peppers£13.95HalalChicken Tikka
8 pieces. Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce. Chicken (breast) cubes marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices and cooked in in clay oven, and then it’s fried in a wok with onions and peppers.£11.95Lamb Tikka
8 pieces. Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce. Pieces of lamb marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices and cooked in in clay oven, and then it’s fried in a wok with onions and peppers.£11.95HalalChicken Shashlik
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce. 8 Marinated chicken tender tikka pieces served with spiced onions and peppers£13.95HalalPaneer Shashlik
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce. 8 Paneer pieces skewered with spiced peppers, tomatoes and onions and grilled in the tandoor.£13.95HalalTandoori chicken (full)
Full chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs & spices and cooked in in clay oven, and then it’s fried in a wok with onions and peppers. Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce.£18.95Halal
Biryanis
Accompanied by vegetable curry side dish.
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Layered with rice dish with house mixed spices and fresh herbs, with the choice of vegetable/meat/fish/poultry. Accompanied with a small sided vegetable curry£13.95HalalLamb Tikka Biryani
Layered with rice dish with house mixed spices and fresh herbs, with the choice of vegetable/meat/fish/poultry. Accompanied with a small sided vegetable curry£13.95HalalChicken Biryani
Layered with rice dish with house mixed spices and fresh herbs, with the choice of vegetable/meat/fish/poultry. Accompanied with a small sided vegetable curry£12.95HalalMeat Biryani
Layered with rice dish with house mixed spices and fresh herbs, with the choice of vegetable/meat/fish/poultry. Accompanied with a small sided vegetable curry£12.95HalalMix Biryani (Meat & Chicken)
Layered with rice dish with house mixed spices and fresh herbs, with the choice of vegetable/meat/fish/poultry. Accompanied with a small sided vegetable curry£13.45HalalChicken Tikka Naga Biryani
Layered with rice dish with house mixed spices and fresh herbs and naga, with the choice of vegetable/meat/fish/poultry. Accompanied with a small sided vegetable curry£13.95HalalLamb Tikka Naga Biryani
Layered with rice dish with house mixed spices and fresh herbs and naga, with the choice of vegetable/meat/fish/poultry. Accompanied with a small sided vegetable curry£13.95HalalVegetable Biryani
Layered with rice dish with house mixed spices and fresh herbs, with the choice of vegetable/meat/fish/poultry. Accompanied with a small sided vegetable curry£12.45VeganKing Prawn Biryani
Layered with rice dish with house mixed spices and fresh herbs, with the choice of vegetable/meat/fish/poultry. Accompanied with a small sided vegetable curry£16.95Halal
Black Cardamom Indian Speciality
Vindaloo Dishes
Mixture of spices and very saucy, added naga sauce Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya Available in Vegan£10.45Madras Dishes
Mixture of spices and very saucy Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya Available in Vegan£10.45Bhuna Dishes
Finely chopped onions in a rich sauce, flavored with spice and tomatoes Low carbon footprint Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya Available in Vegan£10.45Saag Dishes
Spinach finely chopped onions with fresh garlic and mixed spices. Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya Available in Vegan£10.45Jalfrezi Dishes
Cooked with spice, herbs, fresh green chillies, cubes of onions, green pepper Available in Vegan Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya£10.45Curry Dishes
Mixture of spices and very saucy Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya Available in Vegan£10.45Phall Dishes
Mixture of spices and very saucy, added naga sauce Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya Available in Vegan£10.45Korai Dishes
Well rounded mix of hot, peppery flavors with a sweet edge. Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya Available in Vegan£10.45Rogan Dishes
Finely chopped onions, mixture of spices with tomato toppings Available in Vegan Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya£10.45Dupiza Dishes
Medium spiced dish cooked with cubes of fried onions Available in Vegan Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya£10.45Ceylon Dishes
Cooked with hot spices, coconut, sugar & lemon juice. sweet and sour Available in Vegan Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya£10.45Methi Dishes
Choice of your succulent poultry pieces simmered with lots of fenugreek leaves Available in Vegan Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya£10.45Balti Dishes
Cooked in our special balti sauce mix using fresh tomatoes, onions & a blend of herbs and spices, sour Available in Vegan Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya£10.45
The Street Food
Samosa Chaat
Tangy and spicy veg samosa chat is popular in Sylhet. Crunchy vegetable samosa is served with fried spicy chickpeas topped off with mint sauce and tamarind chutney Low Carbon Footprint. Available in vegan Contains: Wheat£6.45Chicken Pakora
Tender chicken breast pieces batter fried to perfection, until golden and crisp Contains: Potassium, Milk, Soya and Mustard£6.45Mushroom Pakora (6)
Seasoned mushroom batter fried and until golden & crispy & juicy in the inside£6.45Masala Chips
Crispy fried potatoes, seasoned in flavorful garlic, herbs, onions and tomato masala sauce in a wok Low Carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£6.45
Nostalgic Indian House Special
Passanda Dishes
A creamy sauce with added black current syrup, cooked with coconuts, sweet Contains: Milk, Mustard, Soya£10.45Korma Dishes
Mild dish cooked in a sweet creamy sauce, coconut & UHT cream Creamy and sweet. Available in Vegan. Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya£10.45Butter Dishes
Rich in spice and herbs, topped with butter, UHT cream, almond & sugar for a rich creamy texture. Available in vegan. Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya£10.45HalalMasala Dishes
Mixture of spices and very sauces, sweet and sour. Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya. Dish is available in vegan.£10.45Popular
Bangladeshi Heritage Special
Chitagong Khala Bhuna (Meat)
Tender meat darkened and prepared with traditional spices£12.95Sylheti Akni Biryani (Chicken)
(Chicken) Prepared with rice and marinated shredded chicken cooked in a sealed pot, the flavour is retained and also absorbed by the rice. A traditional method of cooking found in Sylhet and other parts of Bangladesh£13.95Khala Dhal
Delicious lentil dish with creamy texture made from whole black gram cooked with house spice and herbs Available in Vegan Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya£11.95Sylheti Home Style Chicken Curry
Cooked in a spicy thick sauce with and coriander£13.95Sylheti Gosht Shatkora
Cooked in spiced meat with sour bitter flavor of shatkora (citrus fruit) results in a unique taste and aroma Contains: Sulphite£12.95
Sides
Tarka Dhal
Low carbon footprint.£6.95PopularSaag Paneer creamy
Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya£6.95Saag Bhaji
Low carbon footprint.£6.95Mumbai Aloo
Low carbon footprint.£6.95Saag Aloo
Low carbon footprint.£6.95Bhindi Bhaji
Low carbon footprint.£6.95Mushroom Bhaji
Low carbon footprint.£6.95Bengali Mixed Vegetable Curry
£7.95Vegetable Bhaji
Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£6.95Garlic Mushroom Bhaji
Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£6.95Cauliflower Bhaji
Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£6.95Brinjal Bhaji
Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£6.95Aloo Gobi
Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£6.95Saag Chana
Masala sauce with chickpeas Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan Contains:Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya and Potassium£6.95Chana Bhuna
Chickpeas with thick sauce Low Carbon Footprint Available for Vegan£6.95Chana Maslaa
Masala sauce with chickpeas sweet & sour Available for Vegans Low Carbon Footprint Contains:Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, soya£6.95Korma Sauce
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya£5.95Masala Sauce
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya and Potassium£5.95Madras Sauce
Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya£5.95
Naan Bread
Plain Naan
Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs£4.45Keema Naan
Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs£4.45Peshwari Naan (Coconut)
Sweet Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs£4.45Gluten Free Bread
Low carbon footprint.£3.95Garlic Naan
Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs£4.45Cheese Naan
Low carbon footprint.£4.45Paratha
Low carbon footprint.£4.45Chapati
Low carbon footprint.£3.45Chilli Naan
Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs£4.45Tandoori Roti
£4.45
Condiments
Raita
You have the choice of having it with raita on its own or with cucumber, or with onions, or cucumber and onion£3.45HalalChutneys, Onion salad and sauces
Selection of different chutneys and sauces. £1.50 each£0.00HalalDairy Free Mint Sauce
Dairy free mint sauce.£1.75VeganMixed Salad
Low carbon footprint.£3.45Tray of Chutney, onion salad and sauces (6)
Mint sauce, mango chutney, onion salad, lime pickle, tamarind sauce & chilli sauce£7.00
Drinks
Mango Lassi
400 ml.£6.45VegetarianDrink Can
330 ml.£2.25VeganMineral Water
500 ml.£2.25VeganBottled Drinks
1.25 ltr.£3.45Vegan
Vegan Menu - The Curries
Vegetable or Vegan Quorn Vindaloo
Mixture of spices and very saucy with added naga Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan Contains:Milk, Mustard Sulphite and Soya£11.75VeganVegetable Or Quorn Vegan Korma
Mild dish cooked in a sweet creamy sauce with coconut Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite, Soya£11.75Vegetable or Quorn Vegan Masala
Low carbon footprint.£11.75Vegetable or Quorn Vegan Madras
Mixture of spices and very saucy Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£11.75Aloo Saag Sana Bhuna
Finley chopped onions in a rich sauce, flavored with spice and tomatoes, potatoes, spinach and chickpeas£11.75
The Vegan Small Plates
Vegan Samosa (2)
Our delicious homemade Triangular shaped pastry that is bursting with flavor, stuffed with vegetable seasoned in house spice and deeply fried Low Carbon Footprint Contains Wheat£4.75Vegan Masala Chips
Crispy fried potatoes, seasoned in flavorful garlic, herbs, onions and tomato masala sauce in a wok Low Carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£6.45Papadoms
Crispy spicy onion deep fried in contain of gram flour Available in Vegan Contains: Eggs and Sulphite£1.35Okra Pakora
Deep fried okra coated in gram flour, seasoned with our house spice Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£6.45Classic Onion Bhaji
4 pieces. Low carbon footprint.£5.75Samosa Chat
Tangy and spicy veg samosa chat is popular in Sylhet. Crunchy vegetable samosa is served with fried spicy chickpeas topped off with non – dairy mint sauce and tamarind chutney Low carbon Footprint Available in Vegan Price£6.45Brinjal Pakora (6)
Brinjal (aurbergine) cut in slices and dunked in spicy gram flour batter and fried till golden Available in Vegan Contains: Eggs£6.45Mushroom Pakora (6)
Seasoned mushroom batter fried and until golden & crispy & juicy in the inside Low Carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£6.45
Rice
Plain Boiled Rice
Low Carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£5.75PopularPilau Rice
Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Milk£5.75PopularOnion Rice
Low Carbon Footprint Available in Vegan£6.75Egg Rice
Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Eggs£6.75Peas & Eggs Rice
Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Egg and Milk£6.75Garlic Rice
Low Carbon Footprint Available in Vegan Contains: Milk£6.75Lemon Rice
Low Carbon Footprint Available in Vegan Contains: Milk£6.75Mushroom Rice
Available in Vegan Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Milk£6.75Coconut Rice
Sweet Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Milk, Sulphite, Peanut, Cereal, Egg/soya and Peanut£6.75Chicken Rice
£6.95Keema Rice
Low Carbon Footprint Contains: Milk£6.95Vegetable Rice
Low Carbon Footprint Available in Vegan Contains: Milk£6.95
Set Menu
Set Meal Vegan for Two
Small plate; Papadoms (2) with mango chutney and onion salad & veg samosa Mains; vegetable or Quorn madras & vegetable or Quorn Korma Sides; Bombay Aloo, rice and roti Please highlight on the note whether you would like veg or Quorn to be cooked for your mains£35.95VeganSet Meal for Two
Small plate; Papadoms (2) with mango chutney and onion salad & chicken tikka (5) Mains; Chicken tikka biryani & lamb tikka bhuna Sides: Bombay aloo, rice and naan£39.95HalalSet Meal for Four
Small plates: onion bhaj, mixed starter & prawn puri Mains; Tandoori king prawn bhuna, chicken tikka korma, lamb tikka dansak and meat vindaloo. Sides: pilau rice x2 plain naan, mumbai aloo and saag channa.£79.99HalalSeekh Kebab (2), Quarter Tandoori, and Lamb Chop (2) with Rice
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce.£15.95Seekh Kebab (2), Chicken Tikka (5), Lamb Chops (2), and Regular Chips
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce.£18.45HalalLamb Chops (2), Lamb Tikka (5), ChickenTikka (5), and Quarter Tandoori Chicken with Rice
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce.£20.95HalalLamb Chops (5) with Rice
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce.£17.95HalalHalf Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Tikka (8), and Masala Chips
Accompanied by house salad and mint sauce.£22.95
Chefs Special
Muglay Muruk Masala
Tender tandoori chicken and succulent lamb mince cooked in special spice mix and creamy sauce and a whole egg, sweet sour Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya£15.95HalalChicken Chotpot
Tender, clay oven cooked, marinated breast pieces and seasoned chickpeas blended with special spice, sweet, sour Contains: Potassium, Mustard, Soya and Milk£13.95HalalShaslik Bhuna
Grilled onions, tomato and green & red pepper in the tandoori oven, then served in bhuna£13.95Chicken Teza
Tender, clay oven cooked, marinated breast pieces with mushroom seasoned with spices and creamy sauce, sweet, sour Contains: Potassium, Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya.£13.95Mix Grill Masala
Clay oven cooked quarter chicken, 1x Lamb chop, 5 pieces of chicken tikka & 5 pieces of lamb tikka flavoured in rich creamy masala sauce.£21.95Naga Masala
Cooked in tandoori sauce with green chilies, coconut and with naga Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya£13.95Garlic Chilli
Cooked with garlic and green chilies, rich with thick sauce and fragrantly spiced£13.95Jafflong Special
Blend of spice mixed onions and tomato slowly cooked, with a rick thick sauce£13.95Pudina Special
Minimally spiced, flavored deliciously with mint and yogurt with thick texture Contains: Milk, Mustard, Sulphite and Soya£13.95Mumbai Chicken
Blend of special spice cooked with whole egg, tender chicken pieces and potatoes. (Medium hot)£13.95Halal