Red Chilies in Canterbury Menu

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Chicken tikka $10.00
- Chicken marinated in ground spices and yoghurt the skewered and cooked over flaming tandoor (clay oven), 5 pieces per portion
Tandoori prawn
- King prawn marinated with fresh herbs, spices and then skewered and the cooked delicately in the tandoor /clay oven), eight pieces per portion
Prawn pakora $14.90
- Prawns dipped in a spiced batter then deep fried, Eight pieces per portion
Amritsari fish tikka $15.00
- Fish put overnight in amritsari marinate then cooked in tandoor (clay oven), five pieces per portion
Vege pakora $6.50
- Mixed vegetable dipped in a spiced chickpea batter the deep fried, three pieces per portion
Tandoori mushroom $14.00
- Mushrooms marinated in yoghurt, garlic and chef's secret spices then put on skewers and the finished in tandoor(clay oven), eight pieces per portion
Onion bhaji $6.50
- Sliced onion dipped in spiced gram batter, deep fried and the served with tamarind sauce, three pieces per portion
Vegetarian platter for two $20,00
- Two pieces for each which includes onion bhaji, samosa, vege pakora, cheese pakora served with tamarind sauce
Vege samosa $6.50
- Mixture of spiced potatoes, peas and fresh herbs stuffed in pastry shaped as tetrahedral (pyramid) the deep fried and served with tamarind dip, two pieces per portion

All mains are served with basmati rice, we make your food spicy according to your taste mild, med, hot or extremely hot
Butter chicken $15.90
- The most popular indian dish in the world, boneless chicken half cooked in tandoor, finished with tomato, cream butter sauce and a touch fenugreek for a delicate palate
Chicken tikka masala $15.90
- Chicken tikka cooked in mild sauce with masala spices, prepared with cholesterol free vegetable oil, a selection of spices and cream
Chicken korma $15.90
- Cubes of chicken in tandoor, the simmered in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices
Chicken vindaloo $15.90
- A hot dish cooked with vinegar, capsicum and spices
Chicken saag $15.90
- A delightful preparation of chicken cooked with fresh tomato, spinach gravy, herbs and spices
Chicken madras $15.90
- A delightful preparation of chicken cooked with fresh tomato, spinach gravy, herbs and spices
Mango chicken $15.90
- Chicken cooked with curry leaves, coconut milk, tomatoes and fresh coriander
Bombay chicken $15.90
- Diced chicken fillet cooked with freshly ground spices and herbs, an all time favourite
Murg kadai $15.90
- Chicken cooked in thick gravy with crushed tomato, cream and fresh coriander
Chicken posht $15.90
- Tender cubes of chicken sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, capsicum, fresh coriander and spices
Chicken bhuna $15.90
- Boneless chicken cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, capsicum, fresh coriander and spices
Chicken dopyaza $15.90
- Tender pieces of chicken roasted in a spicy onion tomato masala topped with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander and spices
Chicken jalfrezi $15.90
- Boneless cubes of chicken cooked with green capsicum, coconut milk, tomato, spring onion and spices
Saag meat $15.90
- A delightful preparation of lamb cooked with fresh tomato, spanish gravy, herbs and spices
Meat bhuna masala $16.90
- Lamb roasted with dry indian spices, onion, ginger and garlic
Lamb korma $16.90
- a mild lamb preparation with vegetable gravy the simmered in a creamy sauce
Lamb madras $16.90
- Diced lamb cooked with onion, green chillies and oriental spices
Lamb posht $16.90
- Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato, the cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices
Lamb do pyaza $16.90
- Tender pieces of lamb roasted in spicy onion tomato masala topped with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander and spices
Lamb bombay $16.90
- Diced lamb fillet cooked with freshly ground spices and herbs, an all time favourite
Lamb vindaloo $16.90
- Diced lamb chunks cooked with freshly ground spices, vinegar, capsicum and herbs, an all time favourite hot dish
Lamb rogan josh $16.90
- Lamb crunks cooked in whole spices with onion, ginger and garlic finished with a touch of coriander
Lamb kadai $16.90
- Lamb crunks cooked in thick gravy with crushed tomato, onion, cream and fresh coriander
Lamb tikka masala $16.90
- Lamb tikka cooked in a mild sauce with masala spices, prepared with cholesterol free vegetable oil, a selection of spices and cream
Lamb jalfrezi $16.90
- Boneless cubes of lamb cooked with green capsicum, coconut milk, tomatoes, spring onion and spices
Prawn saagwala $20.00
- Prawns cooked in ghee with spinach, tomatoes, onions, garlic and spices
Prawn kadai $20.00
- Prawn cooked in thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, onion, fresh coriander and spices
Prawn jalfrezi $20.00
- Prawn prepared with ginger, garlic, green capsicum coconut milk, tomato, fresh green chillies and fresh coriander
Goa prawns $20.00
- A speciality from bombay, cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomato cream and assortment of spices
Prawn do pyaza $20.00
- Prawns cooked with chunks of onion, tomatoes topped with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander and spices
Butter prawns $20.00
- Specially from south indian, prawn cutlets marinated and cooked in the tandoor, finished with butter sauce and a touch of fenugreek
Goa fish malabari $20.00
- A classic goan specialty, gurnard fish cooked with ginger, garlic, vinegar, green capsicum, a selection of species and with a splash of cream
Fish curry $20.00
- Boneless fillets of fish cooked in tandoor finished with exotic indian spices, herb and garnished with coriander
Fish madras $20.00
- Fish fillet cooked with onions, green chillies and oriental spices

Palak paneer $13.90
- Cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy
Paneer makhani $13.90
- Paneer (homemade cheese) tikka cooked in a mild sauce with masala spices and cream
Kadai paneer $13.90
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked in thick gravy with capsicum, crushed tomatoes, cream and fresh coriander
Palak kofta $13.90
- Grated cottage cheese, potato, dumpling stuffed with cashew nut and raisins, simmered in spinach based sauce
Malai kofta $13.90
- Grated cottage cheese, potato, dumpling stuffed with cashew nut and raisins, simmered in a almond based curry sauce
Mushroom masala $13.90
- Mushroom and green peas cooked in garlic with vegetable gravy
Mushroom do pyaza $13.90
- Mushroom cooked with chunks of onion, tomatoes topped with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander and spices
Vegetable korma $13.90
- Vegetable and cottage cheese simmered in mild gravy
Butter vegetables $13.90
- Specialty from south indian, vegetables finished with butter sauce and a touch of fenugreek
Aloo gobi $13.90
- Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices
Daal makhani $13.90
- Black lentils and kidney beans cooked over low heat spiced up with special herbs and spices

Naan $3.00
- Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor
Cheese naan $4.50
- Fresh plain naan stuffed with cheese
Cheese garlic naan $4.50
- Fresh plain naan stuffed with garlic & cheese
Butter naan $4.00
- Fresh plain naan stuffed with butter
Garlic naan $4.00
- Fresh plain naan stuffed with garlic
Kashmiri naan $5.50
- Naan bread stuffed with dried fruits
Chocolate naan $6.00
- Leavened bread made of refined flour stuffed inside with crispy flakes of chocolate baked in tandoor
Tandoori roti $3.00
- Whole meal bread baked in tandoor
Tandoori paratha $4.00
- Whole meal flour bread with lashing of clarified butter and ground fenugreek leaves
Aloo parantha $4.00
- Flour Bread stuffed with potatoes with a mixture of indian spices and onions

Saada chawal $4.50
- Steamed basmati rice
Kashmiri pulao $5.50
- Basmati rice with almonds, cashew, sultanas and spices
Mughal kesari biryani $19.00
- Tandoori chicken with aromatic herbs and spices cooked together
Lamb biryani $20.00
- Baby lamb, grained rice, aromatic herbs and spices cooked together
Vegetable dum biryani $16.00
- Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables

Poppadom (four pieces) $2.00
- Classic indian lavosh made out of lentils
Raita $4.00
- Yoghurt mixed with cucumber, tomatoes and mild soothing spices
Mint chutney $4.00
- Yoghurt mixed with mint, green chillies and spices

Nearby Sample Menus

Amritsari Fish (6pc) $14.00
- Fish fillet and lemons, lightly battered in butter flour and deep fried.
Lacha Paratha $4.00
Lamb /Chicken Biryani $15.99
- Rice and chicken and lamb vegetable are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal.
Matar /Mushroom Paneer $14.99
- Peas cooked with cottage cheese or mushroom in North Indian style.
Dal Tadka $14.99
- Yellow lentils cooked with garlic and spices
Chicken/Lamb Bhuna $15.99
- Medium moist cooked with tomatoes and onions.
Momo Chicken steamed $8.99
Tandoori Chicken Half $12.00
- Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in tandoor.

Super Supreme
Italiano
Pacific Oysters $1.40
Squid Rings $0.90
Cajan Chicken
Mussels $0.90
Roast Pork
Kaiapoi Special

Little Italy
- A tomato base layered with pepperoni, salami, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, capsicums topped with a basil pesto swirl and a sprinkle of parmesan.
½ and½ Flatbread $12.50
- Basil pesto and Sun-dried tomato.
Smoked Chicken Salad $19.00
- Smoked chicken, snow peas and cherry tomatoes tossed through a garden salad, dressed with a strawberry vinaigrette and partnered with rosemary potatoes.
Wedges with Bacon and Cheese $16.50
- Seasoned wedges tossed through sweet chilli, partnered with bacon and melted cheese, topped with sour cream.
Apricot Chicken
- Tender chicken, sun dried apricots, roasted capsicums and onions topped with a spiced apricot sauce and cream cheese
Vegetarian Tartlet $18.50
- Roasted pumpkin, red onion, spinach, courgettes with cream cheese and basil pesto alongside a garden salad.
Zest Favourite
- Tender chicken pieces alongside red onions, capsicums, cranberry sauce and Brie cheese.
Chicken & Bacon Pasta $19.20
- Sauteed chicken, bacon and onions in a creamy herb sauce tossed through penne pasta topped with parmesan cheese.

ANTIPASTO MISTO $41.00
- hot & cold morsels from a single region of the Mediterranean (see blackboard)
ORTOLANA $19.00
- tomato, artichokes, red peppers, mushrooms, onion, mozzarella
AGLIO E PEPERONCINO $19.00
- tomato, garlic, chilli, mozzarella
PEPERONATA $19.00
- tomato, red peppers, onions, capers, mozzarella
PASTA PUTTANESCA $25.00
- tomato, anchovies, chilli, olives & capers
PROSCIUTTO $20.00
- tomato, prosciutto, mozzarella
TAGINE $28.00
- morocan style braised meat with couscous, salad, yoghurt & relish(see blackboard)
CAPRICCIOSA $20.00
- tomato, ham, mushrooms, artichokes, olives, mozzarella

Lamb Palak $17.90
- Spinach based sauce simmered with lamb and finished with a touch of cream (medium - hot)
Butler's Venison $18.90
- Mouth watering hundi style dish with Indian whole spices and herbs (medium - hot)
Lamb Rogan Josh $17.90
- Lamb cooked with roasted crushed spices accompanied with onions and tomato (medium)
Green Salad $6.00
- Crunchy salad mix set on fresh lettuce, served with our mango and ginger dressing.
Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
- Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
Butler's Banquet $30.00 per person
- For 4 Or More - Poppadoms - Dips / Bhajees - Any 4 curries / Naan and Garlic Naan
Chicken Jalfrezi $16.90
- Sensational full bodied curry with onion, tomato and capsicum (medium - hot)
Cheese & Garlic Naan $6.50

Tea egg $1.00 each
Beancurd jelly with soup-meagre $4.80
Beef onion dumplings M $8.50 L $11.50
Noodles soybean paste $9.50
Spicy Dandan noodle $9.50
Chinese pancake with egg and fried bread stick $5.00
Scones $1.00
Extra egg $0.50

Extra $0.80
Fish $2.60
Curry Rolls $3.00
Crumbed Cod
Won Ton (1/2 dozen) $4.60
Chips $2.60
Vegetarian Spring Roll $3.00
Steak Patties $2.10

Pork & pineapple patty $2.80
We do cook our GF food in the same vat/fat as other food
Gluten free mussel $1.00
Squid ring $0.90
Jam or apple rap $2.50
Paua patty $6.90
Cheese & onion patty $2.80
Lasagne topper $3.80

46. Honey BBQ Pork with Rice $15.00
70. Bami Goreng (Curry) $11.00
83. Grilled Chicken $19.00
- Grilled chicken and vegetables in Korean mild sauce
67. Yang Chow Fried Rice (Prawn & Pork) $12.00
52. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Yong $13.00
53. Chicken (or Beef) Egg Foo Yong $12.00
10. Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $13.00
44. Chicken Curry with Rice $14.00

Bagel $15
- with bacon, fried egg & tomato relish
House Made Breads & flat bread $9.5
- with selection of dips
Cheese Plate $18
- with house chutney, pistachio bread & cornichons
Fish and chips $23
- battered white fish, vegetable slaw & shoestring fries
Roasted Olives $10
- with marinated feta, spiced nuts & kumara crisps
Twice baked Blue Cheese Souffle $14
- with roasted cherry tomatoes, roasted almonds & mulled wine syrup
Bagel $15
- with smoked salmon, spinach & cream cheese
Banana Split N/A
- with ice cream and chocolate sauce

Pea and ham risotto G/F $11.00
"Anti-cheese platter" of baked banana cheesecake with chocolate pate, biscotti and salty sweet pecan nuts. $14.00
Oxtail marmalade bruschetta with whb pickles D/F $13.50
Hollandaise $3.00
10oz sirloin $37.00
Caesar salad with bacon, garlic herb croutons, cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing and soft boiled egg. Choose either beetroot cured salmon or lemon and thyme roasted chicken tenderloins. D/F avail. G/F avail. $23.00
Crispy skinned salmon $36.00
Baked alaska with lemon sponge, orange and lime parfait, italian meringue, candied lemon zest and raspberry coulis. G/F. $14.00

Plain Roti $2.00
-Chicken Dishes M $8.00 / F $14.00
Tandoori Lamb Chops (4 pcs) $8.90
- Lamb chops dipped in a spicy marinade overnight in taj mahal's own mix of voqhurt spices herbs, then skewered and roasted in tandoor.
Aloo Bhujia with eggs M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Spicy indian style omlete of sauteed onion, ginger, chilli and potatoes
Pea Palau $2.50
- Fried rice with cumin seed and green peas
Prawn Saag M $10.00 / F $17.00
- Prawns cooked in spinach with creamy tomatoes and mild spices
Garlic Naan $2.50
Chicken Chana Masala M $8.00 / F $14.00
- Chicken chunks and chic peas cooked in onion gravy and spices.

Gluten Free Options $2.00
Jacket Wedges $12
- With bacon, chilli sauce, sour cream and cheese
Homemade Pie Priced daily
- Please ask our staff for today's creation
Soup of the Day $10
- Served with lightly toasted fresh bread. Ask our staff for today's flavour
Wedges $12
- Topped with bacon, sweet chillisauce , sour cream & cheese
Fishermans Basket (Single serve / Share serve) $13 / $18
- Crumbed Prawns, Calamari, Prawn Twisters & Fish Goujons w sweet chilli, tomato & tartar sauces
Garden Salad $7
- Served with seasonal toppings & honey mustard dressing
Chunky Roasted Vegetable Salad $16
- Lightly tossed through salad leaves served with honey mustard dressing & a balsamic drizzle

Garlic Pretzel Bread $9.00
Baked Lemon Cheese Cake $13.00
- With Citrus Mascarpone & Passion Fruit Coulis.
3-Scoop Ice-cream Chocolate Sundae $13.00
- topped with Pink Wafers
Trenches Platter $22.50
- Meats / cheese / bits n bobs
Chocolat Fondant $13.00
- served with Vanilla Bean Gelato.
Seafood Chowder $14.00
- Mussels, Squid, Prawns & Clams Served with Garlic Bread
Beef Nachos $17.50
- Chilli Beef Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
Caesar Salad $14.50
- Cos Lettuce tossed with Bacon, Anchovies, Freshly Shaved Parmesan topped with Poached Egg & Drizzled with Caesar Dressing.

Apple Crumble $11.90
- Our homemade apple crumble will impress, served warm with whipped cream and ice cream.
Bacon 1 Rasher $1.80
Robbie’s Loaf $7.90
- A crusted garlic loaf. A great warm up!
Homestyle Breakfast $16.90
- 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage, served with toasted bread.
Celtic Pancakes $15.50
- Delicious pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and fresh whipped cream.
Homemade Chocolate Brownie $11.90
- A rich chocolate brownie topped with a chocolate fudge sauce and served with whipped cream.
Aoili $2.50
Prime Ribeye or Surf & Turf $30.90
- A premium 250 gram ribeye steak accompanied with your selection of sauce, thick cut fries and salad. Add grilled prawns for Surf and Turf for $4.50 extra.