Cilantro Putney is a modern Indian restaurant at 244 Upper Richmond Road in London. The kitchen reworks traditional recipes with fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients and refined techniques, aiming for food that is balanced and full of spice without depending on unnecessary heaviness.
Healthy salads and classic chaats provide lively openings, from a quinoa and sprout super grain salad to papdi chaat, samosa chaat and pani puri inspired shots. The small plates then move through smoked broccoli, achari paneer, Malabar prawns, lamb seekh kebab and chicken tikka marinated with yoghurt and cardamom.
Regional curries range from Chettinad chicken and Malvani prawns to Lucknowi lamb shank, duck madras and a seafood curry with prawns, scallops and monkfish. Plant based choices receive equal attention through jackfruit kofta, spinach with paneer, okra masala, aubergine with potato and several lentil dishes.
Vegetable, chicken and lamb biryanis use aged basmati rice, while naan, wholemeal roti, Malabar paratha and saffron pulao complete a shared order. Gulab jamun, kulfi, rasmalai and payasam provide distinct Indian finishes, and guests with allergies should check the restaurant’s current allergen guidance before ordering.
Address: 244 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 6TG, England
CILANTRO – PUTNEY(Healthy Indian) Menu
Authentic Thali Menu
All thalis are served with saffron pulao and a plain naan. A 12.5% discretionary cover charge applies. Vegan adaptations available on request.
Meat Lovers
Malai Chicken Tikka (Gently charred, silky cream marinade), Amritsari Butter Chicken (Slow-simmered, velvety tomato makhani), Signature Lamb Curry (Rich, aromatic, chef’s special blend), Gulab Jamun (Warm saffron–rose reduction)
Seafood Feast
Malabar Coconut Prawns (Coastal spice, toasted coconut), Bengali Fisherman’s Curry (Mustard, turmeric, traditional homestyle), Prawn Moilee (Coconut milk, curry leaf, gentle heat), Gulab Jamun (Warm saffron–rose reduction)
Vegetarian
Malai Broccoli (Tandoor-roasted, cashew cream), Dal Makhani (24-hour simmered black lentils), Paneer Butter Masala (Soft cottage cheese, buttery makhani), Gulab Jamun (Warm saffron–rose reduction)
Healthy Salads
papadoms basket with home made chutney’s
selection of papadums with tomato, mint & mango
avocado, mango, baked millets
avocado, seasonal mango, baked millets pops & house dressing
cilantro super grain
quinoa, mixed sprouts, apples, edamame beans, young beets & toasted seeds
bhutta bandh gobhi namkeen
grated cabbage, crispy namkeen, pinenuts, roasted almonds, pomegranate, house dressing
Classic Chaats
chatpata papdi
classic street food favourite, chickpeas, potatoes, crispy puri, trio of chutneys
old delhi choley tikki
crispy potato patty served with authentic chickpeas curry & homemade chutneys
chatori samosa chaat
crispy punjabi samosa, sev, trio of chutneys
chatkara shots
our take on classic pani puri
yoghurt bombs
classic dahi puri, sev & pomegranate
Small Plates
peshwari lamb chops
24 hours marinated welsh lamb in colonial recipe, mint chutney
malai chicken tikka
chicken breast marinated with hung yoghurt, cream cheese, idukki cardamom, black pepper
chicken 65
fiery chennai-born fried chicken with chilli, garlic & curry leaves
smoked broccoli
idukki cardamom, hung yoghurt, cream cheese
achari paneer
paneer, pickles, hung yoghurt, hand pound indian spices
smoked monk fish
monk fish, kasundi mustard, smoked in tandoor
malabar prawns
fresh water prawns, curry leaves, coconut, chilli, tomato chutney
tilwale scallops
hand dived orenkey scallops, sesame seeds, house chutney
lamb sheek kebab
punjabi spice blend, carrom seeds, mint chutney
To Share
taste of cilantro veg
achari paneer, smoked broccoli, samosa, dahi puri
taste of cilantro
peshwari lamb chop, malai chicken tikka, malabar prawns, sheek kebab
Authentic Curries
madurai kozhi varutha curry
classic recipe from chettinadu region of tamil nadu, tender chicken thigh, hand pound mixture of 15 spices
amirtsari butter chicken
succulent chicken simmered in a velvety tomato and cashew sauce, infused with aromatic punjabi spices
malvani prawns
malvani coconut and red chilli sauce, balanced with coastal spices
bengal fisherman’s curry
bay of bengal coastal recipe, prawns, scallops, monk fish
signature lamb curry
slow-braised lamb in a rich, aromatic gravy, infused with hand-ground spices and finished with fresh herbs
lucknowi nalli gosht
lamb shank delicately braised with saffron, cardamom, and lucknow spices
duck madras
rich chennai curry with tender duck, roasted spices, coconut
jackfruit kofta curry
a plant-based delicacy — jackfruit koftas in velvety aromatic gravy
nawabi palak paneer
silken spinach sauce with paneer, delicately infused with cumin and garlic
panner lababdar
soft paneer in a luscious, spiced cashew-tomato curry
aloo baigan masala
tender aubergine and potatoes simmered in aromatic masala
okra masala royale
tender okra tossed with caramelized onions and delicate spices
gobi mutter hara pyaz
north indian classic — cauliflower, peas, and hara pyaz in gentle spices
Our Biryani’s
seasonal vegetable biryani
aged himalayan basmati rice, seasonal vegetables and authentic spices, raita
chettinadu dum chicken
hand pound chettinadu spiced chicken, raita
gosht dum biryani
classic lucknowi lamb, aged basmati rice, raita
Sides
dal makhani
velvety black lentils enriched with butter, cream, and spices
smoked mix dal tadka
a medley of lentils tempered with spices and infused with smoky aroma
jeera aloo
baby potatoes tempered with roasted cumin and mild spices
urban chole
bold, spiced chickpea curry with tangy tomatoes and fresh herbs
Smoked Mixed Dal Tadka
Smooth and creamy mixed dal tempered with Indian spices & charcoal flavour
Jeera Aloo (Vegan)
Baby potatoes tempered with roasted cumin and mild spices
Breads / Rice
roti
flatbread made with wholemeal wheat flour
naan garlic / butter / plain / cheese / chilli garlic / coconut & medjool dates
a leavened flat bread cooked in tandoor
malabar paratha
flaky layered everyday favourite from southern india
steamed rice
aged himalayan long grain basmati rice
saffroni dum pulao
aged himalayan long grain basmati rice, iranian saffron
Desserts
gulab jamun
classic indian sweet made with milk solids, sugar, rose water, cardamom
kulfi
choice of mango, malai & pistachios
rasmalai
bengal’s favourite – milk solids, soaked in saffron flavoured milk
roasted vermicelli payasam
southern comfort, vermicelli, milk, nuts
Gulab Jamun (d,n)
Classic Indian sweet made with milk solids, sugar, rose water, cardamom
Salad
Bhutta Bandh Gobi Namkeen Salad (v)
Grated cabbage, crispy namkeen, pine nuts, roasted almonds, pomegranate, house dressing
Starters
Old Delhi Cholley Tikki (v,n,d)
Crispy potato patty served with authentic chickpeas curry & homemade chutneys
Murgh Malai Tikka (n, d)
Chicken breast marinated with hung yoghurt, idukki cardamom, black pepper, peanut chutney
Main Courses
Signature Lamb Curry (d)
Slow-braised lamb in a rich, aromatic gravy, infused with hand-ground spices and finished with fresh herbs
Amritsari Butter Chicken (d,n)
Chicken simmered with tomato, butter, cream & mild spices
Panner Lababdar (d)
Soft paneer in a luscious, spiced cashew-tomato curry
Bread & Rice
Naan
A leavened flat bread cooked in tandoor
Roti
Flatbread made with wholemeal wheat flour
Steam Rice
Aged Himalayan long grain basmati rice
Saffron Pulao
Aged Himalayan long grain basmati rice, Iranian saffron