Salkaara Wellfield Road is an Indian restaurant at 24 Wellfield Road in Cardiff. The small, intimate branch occupies the former Old Himalaya restaurant and brings Salkaara’s modern approach closer to the city centre.
The kitchen presents authentic Indian food with a particular southern influence, including recipes connected to Kerala. Spices are used to build distinct flavours rather than simply maximise heat, with a chilli guide helping diners choose comfortably.
Seafood, lamb and vegetable dishes allow a table to explore several parts of the menu. Raw mango prawns, sea bass and tamarind aubergine illustrate the restaurant’s balance of fruit, sourness, spice and carefully cooked main ingredients.
Tasting menus provide a structured way to experience the kitchen, while the main selection suits sharing and individual ordering. Salkaara works for an unhurried dinner, a group gathering or a takeaway when diners want the same cooking at home.
Address: 24 Wellfield Road, Cardiff CF24 3PB, Wales
Salkaara Welfield Rd Menu
Starters
Kashmeri Chicken Tikka
Chicken morsels infused in a special marinade with Kashmiri red chillies.
Dragon Chicken
Crispy fiery saw fried chicken tossed in a sweet tangy crushed red chilli sauce.
Spice Crusted Lamb Tikka
Tandoor grilled lamb morsels in honey, lime, black pepper and Indian spices.
Kanthari Beef
Beef strips cooked within its own juices, ginger, garlic and crushed pepper; further sauteed with bird eye chillies, coconut chips , curry leaves
Onion Pakora
Fritters of finely shredded onion and coriander; deep fried to perfection.
Nadan Fish Cutlets
Popular Keralan spiced fish cakes prepared with shredded fish , potatoes, shaped into patties and crispy deep fried.
Meen Porichathu (Fish)
Shallow fried tilapia marinated in a spicy tangy red chilli marinade.
Kerala Prawn Ghee Roast
Pan roasted tiger prawns marinated in an authentic ghee roast masala .
Achari Paneer Sashlik
Indian cottage cheese marinated in a pickled marinade mainly comprising of mustard, red chilli, fenugreek, turmeric and asafoetida along with nigella seeds and mustard oil ; tandoori cooked with onions and bell peppers ensuring a smoky grilled finish
Punjabi Samosa
Homemade short crust pastry with a spiced potato and pea filling; deep fried.
Poppadoms
With three in – house pickles.
Tandoori Grills
Tandoori King Prawn
Tandoori grilled king prawn scented with orange zest and rolled in special spices.
Tandoori Salmon
Salmon fillet marinated with mustard honey , dill leaves and fenugreek; grilled in the tandoor.
Mix Grill
King prawn, tandoori salmon, chicken tikka , spice crusted lamb tikka and seekh kebab served with chips.
Tandoori Murgh
Baby chicken marinated with red chillies and yoghurt ; finished in the tandoor
Main Cources
Tiger Prawns Moilee
Tiger prawns cooked in fresh coconut milk, onions, tomatoes; tempered with mustard and curry leaves.
Lamb Shank Nalli Korma
Lamb shank served in a creamy sauce of cashew nut, coconut milk, fresh coriander and a selection of spices
Thattukada Beef Curry
Traditional Kerala toddy shop style preparation of beef with a high quotient of heat and spices; an alcoholic favourite
Mango Chicken Curry
Spicy marinated chicken cooked with mangoes and coconut milk and chef’s selection of spices
Kerala Fish Curry
Sword fish fillets in a clever blend of tomatoes, cocum, ginger and curry leaves.
Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh
Diced lamb cooked with a fried onion paste, tomato puree, ginger, garlic kashmiri red chilli powder,
Nadan Chicken Curry
Delicious Kerala-style chicken curry with roasted coconut and spices.
Chicken Chettinad
A spicy, hot and aromatic dish which is flavoured with aromatic and distinctive spices in addition to shallots which is what makes this dish unique.
Traditional British Favourites
Dhansak
Cooked with vegetables in a tangy, spicy sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, tomato, fresh coriander and spices; made lusciously thick adding lentils. A traditional Parsi recipe
Jalfrezi
Stir fried in a spicy onion tomato gravy, diced onion, crunchy bell pepper and finished with lemon juice.
Korma
Simmered in a creamy sauce of cashew nuts, coconut, mild spices and flavoured with fresh coriander.
Madrasi
Cooked in a spicy red sauce with chilli, ginger, garlic and a hint of fenugreek and cardamom.
Tikka Masala
Cooked to a succulent balance in a chunky tomato and onion gravy with turmeric, yoghurt and spices . This is our 0wn version of this popular British dish.
Saag
Tossed in a creamy spinach base and spiced with ginger, garlic, cumin and roasted fenugreek leaves.
DO’piaza
Persian influenced dish named after the use of onions at two different stages of cooking along with the spices has a depth of flavour
Makhani
Punjabi style thick and creamy yet spicy; onion and tomato masala gravy a melange of Indian spices.
Malabar Biriyani
Malabar style preparation of biriyani – using fragrant basmati rice and an array of spices the whole combination is usually dum cooked in bulk so that the flavours and aroma are preserved. We aim to present an authentic preparation style. Served with raita or curry sauce.
Paneer Biriyani
Chicken Biriyani
Lamb Biriyani
Prawn Biriyani
Vegetable Biriyani
Malabar style biriyani cooked with fragrant spices ; served with raita
Side Dishes
Dal Thadka
Homemade lentils tempered with cumin red chillies and garlic.
Thoran
Traditional Kerala dish of seasonal vegetables stir-fried and tempered with mustard and curry leaves.
Onion Cucumber Raita
Natural yoghurt with a touch of roasted cumin, chilli, onion and cucumber
Bombay Aloo
Baby potatoes and dried fenugreek leaves with cumin, ginger and onion
Bhindi Masala
Okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes and a touch of spice
Saag Khumb
Leaf spinach and mushrooms sauteed in butter with chillies and ginger.