Ginger & Clove Cardiff Menu

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, made from onions, gram flour, green chillies and herbs. Served with a sauce.

The term chaat denotes a wide range of street snacks. Here we have a crispy base paired with yoghurt, tamarind and mint.

Samosas are gently smashed and served with spicy chickpeas and a sauce that is sweet, hot, and tart, with a crunchy topping.

Cottage cheese, marinated with a blend of spices, and then grilled.

An Indian take on Chinese food. Cauliflower florets fried in a gram flour batter, and then tossed in a spicy sauce.

Spicy fried chicken. Tender on the inside, crispy on the outside.

An Indo Chinese dish, with tender chicken bites fried in a spicy and slightly tangy sauce.

A Kerala classic, tender beef brisket coated with a blend of spices including pepper and cinnamon. Served with thin slivers of onion in vinegar.

Loaded with flavour, ginger and garlic are used here to intensify the dish, making it both uniquely aromatic, and strikingly tasty.

A classic dish: tender lamb chunks coated in a rich marinade, and cooked slowly for the perfect finish.

A popular North Indian classic that pairs tender lamb with onion, garlic, ginger and tomatoes to create rich flavours in a thick sauce.

Slow cooked chunks of tender beef in a spicy aromatic Kerala sauce bursting with curry leaves, black pepper, fennel seeds and tamarin.

A vegetarian dish, this paneer makhani combines soft, protein rich paneer with a tomato purée cooked with butter.

Originating from Bengal during the British Raj, this jalfrezi is now a popular Anglo- Indian staple: combining a spicy curry with crisp, vibrant vegetables.

With a unique blend of spinach curry and cubed protein rich paneer, it’s no wonder this earthy dish is so beloved in India.

A comforting North Indian dish creamy lentils and then tempered with spices.

A nod to a famous Punjabi staple, chickpeas cooked with a blend of spices and herbs. A versatile dish that pairs well with Naan or rice.

Hailing from the tropical south coast of India, this spicy fish curry is always cooked with mango and coconut milk for a perfect creamy finish.

Fish coated in cooked kerala spice paste and steamed in a banana leaf.

Included by popular demand. Chicken breast cooked to Mathew’s own recipe, much loved by anyone who has eaten at our table.

A popular Anglo-Indian dish, well known for its hot tangy taste.

Tender chicken breast chunks cooked in a rich butter and cashew nut sauce, with a masala blend of: coriander, ginger and garlic.

This dish pairs a chickpea curry with bhatura, a fluffy, deep fried flatbread.

Traditional Kerala dish made with mashed tapioca and coconut milk. creamy and mildly spiced. it is comfortable and flavorful. Served with fish curry.

Traditional Kerala dish made with mashed tapioca and coconut milk. creamy and mildly spiced. it is comfortable and flavorful. Served with beef curry.

Popular South Indian street food made with soft, crispy shredded chicken and flatbread.

Flaky flatbread layered with aromatic spices and chicken. wrapped in banana leaf. along with boiled eggs and fried chicken and made to sear in the griddle.

A North Indian Dish which pairs bhatura, a fluffy, deep fried flatbread, with keema, mince meat sautéed with onion, ginger and a range of spices.

Flaky flatbread layered with aromatic spices and beef. wrapped in banana leaf. along with boiled eggs and chicken 65 and made to sear in the griddle.

Tender lamb cooked with layers of perfectly steamed rice and a blend of spices. topped with fried crispy onions.

Fragrant layers of rice flavoured with cloves, cinnamon and pepper, steamed with layers of spicy chicken topped with crispy fried onions.

An aromatic rice dish made with basmathi rice, mixed veggies, herbs and spices.

Basmathi rice cooked with an aromatic blend of ghee, whole spices, onion and a hint of saffron.

Rice cooked by boiling/ steaming

An aromatic dish of basmathi rice loaded with peas

Rice cooked in grated cocount and fenugreek.

Buttery basmathi rice sautéed with garlic

Basmathi rice cooked with mushrooms and infused with a rich, earthy flavour.

Unleavened flat bread made from whole wheat flour

A flaky, layered flatbread which is a South Indian speciality. It is made from refined flour (maida) and cooked with ghee or oil

A thin savoury crepe

A dosa stuffed with spiced seasoned potato

A nod to a famous Punjabi staple. chickpeas cooked with a blend of spices and herbs. A versatile dish that pairs well with Naan or rice.

Seasonal vegetables cooked with grated coconut, green chillies and garlic. Tempered with coconut oil, mustard and curry leaves.

A comforting North Indian dish creamy lentils and then tempered with spices.

A popular North Indian dish that pairs spinach with tender potatoes.

A popular Bombay side dish featuring tender potatos in a fragrant, spicy sauce

A Sour made with White Rum, sharp and invigorating, it consists of White Rum and fresh lime juice.

A combination of white Rum, Campari, passion fruit, sugar syrup and fresh lime juice, this drink is a modern twist of the classic daiquiri.

A combination of white rum, mint leaves, sugar and soda, this drink is a global favourite.

A drink that has the right balance of sweetness and bitterness to stimulate the appetite; it is a combination of Gin and Campari with sweet vermouth.

A combination of Gin and Campari with dry vermouth, this drink is the Quintessence of elegant drinking (bond style), drinking this classic is a deeply personal experience.

The rich wine notes from the sweet vermouth, combined with the spice and punch of whiskey are what give the drink such depth and complexity.

Rich, complex and strong. A cocktail made the ‘old fashioned way’ entailed simply a base spirit, sugar, water and bitters. It sits among the truly great drink creations of all time.

Silky, smooth and perfectly balanced. Rich bourbon and sharp citrus make this classic cocktail. It is a combination of Bourbon, lemon juice, egg white and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

Vodka mixed with blue Curacao and lemonade

Named after the summer resort on the Massachusetts coast. This refreshing long drink is sipped as the sun sets over the horizon. A mix of Vodka and cranberry juice.

Immortalized in the late 1990s by the television show ‘Sex in the City’, it is a combination fo Vodka and Cointreau, with cranberry and lemon juice.

A blend of Vodka, coffee, liqueur and fresh expresso coffee, this drink is a modern classic.