A Pocket Full of Spices in Canterbury Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Tandoori chicken full $21.00
    • Chicken marinated in traditional spices & cooked in the tandoori oven
  • Chicken tikka $11.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight in a blend of spices and herbs & grilled in the tandoori oven
  • Garlic tikka $12.00
    • Delicately spiced succulent chicken marinated with cheese, garlic, cardamom,skewered and grilled in the tandoori oven.
  • Masala lamb chops (5 pieces) $14.50
    • Lamb chops marinated overnight in herbs & spices then grilled in a charcoal tandoori oven.
  • Tandoori mushrooms $12.00
    • Mushrooms dipped in a ginger, garlic and yogurt marinade then cooked in charcoal tandoori oven.
  • Vegetarian platter $18.00
    • A combination of two pieces of each vegetable samosa, onion bhajee, and gobi (cauliflower) pakoras,paneer tikka and tava mushrooms.
  • Onion bhajee $6.00
    • Fresh cut onions seasoned with special spices and deep-fried with chickpea batter.
  • Tandoori prawns (8 pieces) $16.00
    • Prawns marinated overnight with fresh herbs and spices, cooked delicately in the tandoor, served with mint chutney
  • Seekh kebab $12.00
    • Tender minced lamb marinated with fresh coriander, onions, ginger, garlic and cooked in tandoori oven
  • Tandoori chicken half $12.00
    • Chicken marinated in traditional spices & cooked in the tandoori oven
  • Amritsari fish $13.00
    • Fish fillets marinated overnight with Indian spices and grilled in tandoor.
  • Methi kebab $12.00
    • Tender Chicken marinated in light cream, crushed cashews and kasoori methi/fenugreek cooked in tandoori oven.
  • Paneer tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Pieces of cottage cheese marinated with aromatic herbs and spices and cooked in grill.
  • Mixed platter $20.50
    • Two pieces each of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, onion bhajee, and samosa.
  • Non-vegetarian platter $22.50
    • A combination of two pieces of each tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, chicken Malai tikka, lamb chops and seek kebab.
  • Vegetable samosa (2 pieces) $6.00 $6.00
    • Crispy patties stuffed with potatoes and green peas, lightly seasoned with spices then deep fried and served with tamarind sauce. A famous North Indian starter
  • Garlic prawns (8 pieces) $16.00
    • Prawns marinated overnight in a mixture of garlic, pepper, lemon juice, and then cooked in charcoal oven, served with mint chutney.
CHICKEN CHICKEN
  • Butter chicken $16.50
    • Succulent boneless chicken fillets, simmered in a fresh creamy mild sauce grilled over charcoal and finished in tomato sauce with butter and cream
  • Chicken korma $16.50
    • Succulent chicken cooked with cashew nuts and almonds base mild creamy gravy.
  • Mango chicken $16.50
    • Boneless tender pieces of chicken prepared in very mild creamy gravy with a touch of mango
  • Kadhai chicken $16.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with special blend of herbs and spices with fresh tomatoes,onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic and coriander. A famous dish from North India
  • Chicken jalfrezi $16.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in gravy using fresh green chillies,onions and pepper and assorted vegetables.
  • Chicken saag $16.50
    • A blend of spinach and chicken curry cooked with ginger and onion based gravy.
  • Chicken tikka masala $16.50
    • Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in special herbs & spices with tomatoes, onions and yoghurt based gravy.
  • Chicken kohlapuri $16.50
    • Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with desiccated coconut, garam masala and finished in a rich tomato sauce. Popular dish from Maharashtra
  • Chicken vindaloo $16.50
    • "Vindaloo" style of cooking is of Goan (West India) origin –boneless chicken pieces cooked in a hot, sweet and sour" gravy.
  • Chicken do-piazza $16.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked with special sauce and finished with extra diced onions.
  • Chicken madras $16.50
    • A chicken curry from south of India prepared with desiccated coconut, mustard seeds and cream.
  • Indian chilli chicken $16.50
    • Chicken marinated with a batter of corn flour, eggs, soy sauce and black pepper,deep fried and then finished with diced onions, tomatoes and capsicum.
LAMB LAMB
  • Lamb roganjosh $16.90
    • Tender diced lamb simmered & cooked with special aromatic spices in onion and yoghurt sauce.A delicious dish from Kashmir region. .
  • Lamb pasanda $16.90
    • Diced lamb lightly sautéed with onion, ginger and garlic then cooked with crushed almonds,yogurt and cream..
  • Lamb korma $16.90
    • Tender lamb cooked with cashew nuts and almonds base mild creamy gravy..
  • Lamb bhuna $16.90
    • Boneless pieces of lamb cooked with chopped onions, tomato sauce and then slow-cooked with home-roasted ground spices..
  • Lamb saag $16.90
    • A blend of spinach and lamb curry cooked with ginger and onion based gravy..
  • Kadhai lamb $16.90
    • Lamb cooked with special blend of herbs and spices with fresh tomatoes, onion, capsicum,ginger, garlic and coriander. A famous dish from North India..
  • Lamb madras $16.90
    • A delicious curry from south of India prepared with desiccated coconut, mustard seeds,fresh herbs and ground spices..
  • Lamb vindaloo $16.90
    • "Vindaloo" style of cooking is of Goan (West India) origin – lamb pieces cooked in a hot,sweet and sour" gravy..
  • Lamb jalfrezi $16.90
    • Boneless lamb pieces cooked in gravy using fresh green chillies,onions and pepper and assorted vegetables..
  • Lamb methi $16.90
    • Diced lamb cooked with a base of fresh fenugreek sauce, green herbs and spices..
  • Lamb tikka masala $16.90
    • Tender pieces of lamb cooked in special herbs & spices with tomatoes, onions and yoghurt based gravy..
BEEF BEEF
  • Beef korma $16.50
    • Tender beef cooked with cashew nuts and almonds base mild creamy gravy.
  • Beef vindaloo $16.50
    • “Vindaloo” style of cooking is of Goan (West India) origin – beef pieces cooked in a hot,sweet and sour” gravy
  • Beef jalfrezi $16.50
    • Boneless beef pieces cooked in gravy using fresh green chillies, onions and pepper and assorted vegetables.
  • Kadhai beef $16.50
    • Diced beef cooked with special blend of herbs and spices with fresh tomatoes,onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic and coriander. A famous dish from North India.
  • Beef madras $16.50
    • A delicious curry from south of India prepared with desiccated coconut, mustard seeds,fresh herbs and ground spices..
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • Prawn malabri $17.90
    • Prawns cooked in desiccated coconut, chopped onions, tomatoes,capsicum and finished with a hint of coconut cream and mustard seeds .
  • Prawn saag $17.90
    • Prawns cooked in grinded spinach, ginger, onions, garlic and traditional Indian spices..
  • Prawn patia $17.90
    • Prawns cooked with garlic, ginger, tomato puree, lemon juice, hot spices,and then finished with a hint of tamarind sauce..
  • Prawn jalfrezi $17.90
    • Prawns cooked in gravy using fresh green chillies, onions and pepper and assorted vegetables..
  • Fish kadhai masala $17.90
    • Pieces of fish cooked in special herbs & spices with tomatoes, onions, capsicum and yoghurt based gravy..
  • Goan fish curry $17.90
    • Chunky fish pieces marinated with turmeric, salt, pepper and cooked in desiccated coconut and rich tomato sauce..
  • Prawn kadhai masala $17.90
    • Prawns cooked in special herbs & spices with tomatoes, onions, capsicum and yoghurt based gravy..
  • Prawn vindaloo $17.90
    • "Vindaloo" style of cooking is of Goan (West India) origin – prawns cooked in a hot, sweet and sour" gravy..
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Handi vegetables $14.90
    • Assorted vegetables cooked in traditional Indian spices and tomatoes, onions and capsicum based gravy.
  • Saag aloo $14.90
    • A blend of spinach and potatoes curry cooked with ginger and onion based gravy
  • Shahi paneer $15.50
    • Cubes of fresh cottage cheese cooked in thick and creamy aromatic gravy prepared with tomatoes, onions and mild creamy cashewnut sauce.
  • Bombay aloo $14.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds, yogurt and spices.
  • Aloo mattar $14.90
    • Potatoes and peas cooked with chopped onions and fresh tomato based gravy.Traditional home style curry from North India.
  • Dal makhani $14.90
    • Combination of lentils cooked on slow fire with chef’s special aromatic spices.A famous vegetarian dish from Punjab region.
  • Vege - korma $14.90
    • Mixed vegetables cooked with cashew nuts and almonds base mild creamy gravy.
  • Saag kofta $14.90
    • Dumplings made from a mix of home-made cottage cheese, potatoes and spices,deep fried and then cooked in spinach based gravy.
  • Kadhai paneer $15.50
    • Cubes of fresh cottage cheese cooked with special blend of herbs and spices with fresh tomatoes, onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic and coriander. A famous dish from North India.
  • Paneer saag $15.50
    • Cubes of home-made cottage cheese cooked in grinded spinach, ginger,onions, garlic and traditional Indian spices.
  • Mattar paneer $15.50
    • Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes and onions then finished with garnish of fresh coriander.
RICE RICE
  • Plain steamed rice $3.00
  • Lemon rice $5.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and lemon juice.
  • Chicken or lamb hyderabadi biryani $16.00
    • A classic aromatic rice dish flavoured with saffron and garnished with cashew and raisins (Served with yoghurt sauce).
  • Jeera rice $4.00
    • Basmati rice flavored with aromatic cumin seeds.
  • Kashmiri rice $5.50
    • Basmati rice with almonds, cashews, sultanas and desiccated coconut.
  • Vegetarian hyderabad biryani $16.00
    • A classic aromatic mix vegetables rice dish, flavoured with saffron and garnished with cashews and raisins. (Served with yogurt sauce).
BREADS BREADS
  • Plain naan $3.00
  • Garlic naan $4.00
  • Cheese & garlic naan $5.50
  • Chicken naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with chicken
  • Onion kulcha $5.00
    • Stuffed with chopped onions and spices.
  • Laccha paratha $4.00
    • Multilayered whole wheat bread.
  • Pappadums $1.00
    • Classic Indian Lentil Crackers.
  • Butter naan $3.50
  • Cheese naan $5.00
  • Keema naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with lamb mince.
  • Peshwari naan $5.50
    • Stuffed with coconut pulp, sultanas, cashew nuts and mango pulp.
  • Tandoori roti $3.50
    • A thin whole wheat flour bread.
  • Aloo paratha $4.50
    • Stuffed with Potatoes.
  • Bread basket $17.00
    • Keema Naan, Onion Kulcha, Cheese Naan, Laccha Paratha,
SALADS & SIDES SALADS & SIDES
  • Sweet mango chutney $3.00
  • Tamarind sauce $3.00
  • Cucumber & tomato yogurt raita $4.00
  • Fresh indian salad $5.00
    • Fresh Tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, shredded green cabbage, red onions.
  • Mint chutney $3.00
  • Hot pickle $3.00
  • Dish platter $11.50
    • Mango chutney, raita, mint chutney, tamarind chutney and 4x poppadum’s.
  • Kachumber $4.00
    • Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber with lemon juice and spices
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Gulab jamun/ice-cream fusion $7.00
  • Mango kulfi $6.00

Nearby Sample Menus

Eden Alley (sample menu)
  • Takoyaki with Mayo & BBQ sauce $5
  • Boiled stew with marinated beef with vegetable on stone pot $16
  • Spicy broth stewed with chicken, potato and vegetable $40
  • Spicy sea snail with Korean fine noodle with assorted vegetable (Sea snail noodles without brew) $40
  • Raw seafood with assorted vegetables $18
  • Spicy broth stewed with assorted hams, vegetable and noodle (Spicy Korean stew) $40
  • Spicy broth brewed with Kimchi and Pork $15
    • (Kimchi stew)
  • Soy bean paste stew with tofu $15
    • (Soy bean paste stew)
Black Betty Cafe (sample menu)
  • Eggs Your Way $13.50
    • on toasted wholegrain with basil pesto
  • Field Mushrooms $3.50
  • Toast $8.00
    • Ciabatta or wholegrain and a choice of spreads - Raspberry jam, Marmalade, Peanut butter or Vegemite / Marmite
  • Black Pudding $4.00
  • Served daily until 2:30pm - all our breakfasts are made with free range eggs and bacon. We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs, please enquire at counter.
  • Spreads and Jams $2.00
  • Spinach $3.50
  • Smoked Salmon $4.00
The Pier Hotel Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Paua (Abalone) – Kaikoura delicacy GF option $40.00
    • Lightly sautéed served with seaweed salad and fries.
  • Steak: 130g ribeye & red onion marmalade. $20.00
  • FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $18.50
    • With Falafel
  • Fresh Local Fish GF option $22.00
    • Pan seared or tempura battered with fries and salad
  • The Pier Soup GF option $12.00
    • Served with toasted homemade bread.
  • Beer Battered fries $10.00
  • West Coast Whitebait GF option Small $18.00 Large $29.00
    • Choice of micro-battered or egg omelette with salad – large comes with fries.
  • Pork: Stuffed pork belly with apple sauce. $17.00
Lincoln Road Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • Chicken Fillet $3. 50
  • Cheese onion Ring $5.60
  • 6 onion Rings $4.00
  • Sole $5. 20
  • Kumara chips $4.00
  • Scallop $ 1.60
  • Deep Fried mMoro Bar $3.80
  • Hot Dog $2.10
Foo Sing Chinese Takeway (sample menu)
  • Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
  • Roast Pork & Seasonal Veges $12.50
  • Pork Fried Rice $10.50
  • Vegetarian Seasonal Veges $10.50
  • Chicken with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • Set menu 2 - For 5 - 6 people $48.00
    • Sweet & sour Pork, Seasonal vegetables, Steak with Satay Sauce, Egg Fried Rice, Chicken with Charred Red Pepper
  • Chicken Curry on Rice $10.50
  • Pork Satay on Rice $11.50
Craythorne's Public House (sample menu)
  • Ground Beef Burger $15.50
    • House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Roast of the Day $15.00
    • (GF available) Ask your server about today’s roast
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon (GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • Caesar Salad $15.50
    • (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
  • Garlic Bread $7.50
    • With house made confit garlic butter
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
Khmer Satay Noodle House (sample menu)
  • Khmer Style Curry $14.00
    • Choice of red, green or yellow curry with your favourite meat (beef, chicken or seafood) & vegetables served with rice
  • Hot & Spicy Fried Rice Noodle $13.00
    • Fried rice noodle with the choice of chicken, beef, pork or seafood with fresh vegetables & bean sprouts
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or vegetarian with carrot, egg, lettuce, bean sprouts, served with fish sauce
  • Hot & Spicy Cashew Nuts $14.00
    • Marinated chicken stir-fry with spring onion, celery, broccoli, cashew nuts & capsaicin on top of rice
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and chicken pieces served in Khmer-style Kua Teaw soup
  • Combination Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and a combination of pork, beef and chicken in Khmer-style Teaw soup
  • Vegetarian Satay $11.00
    • Stir fry vegetables on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Garlic Pepper Prawns $15.80
    • Garlic prawns served with fresh vegetables, onions on rice
Spice 'n' Life (sample menu)
  • 37 Daal Makhani $14.50
    • Delicious North Indian Lentil curry dazzled with butter tarka
  • 21 Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
    • Marinated chicken pieces cooked in tandoor and then dish prepared with onions, capsicum and tomato
  • 25 Nargisi Kofte $16.50
    • Minced meat balls cooked and served in traditional Indian delicious gravy
  • 8 Seekh Kebab $10.00
    • Lamb mince mixed with spices skewered and cooked in Tandoor
  • 31 Aloo Gobhi $14.00
    • Potatoes and Cauliflower cooked with spices
  • 35 Palak Paneer $14.50
    • Blend on spinach and cottage cheese
  • 32 Vegetable Jaipuri $14.50
    • Strips of vegetables cooked in herbs and spices
  • 33 Veg Korma $15.00
    • Vegetables cooked in a creamy gravy with cashew paste
Thorrington Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Prawn Chow Mein $10.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.50
  • Crumbed Groper $6.00
  • Corn Fritter $2.20
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $11.00
  • Paua Fritter $2.50
  • Chicken Chow Mein $9.50
  • Potato Fritter $0.80
Customs Steak House (sample menu)
  • Soft White Cheese
    • Whitestone Mt Dome Double Cream. Plump soft texture, the full cream flavour profile strengthens with a mushroom finish.
  • Pressed Cheese
    • Whitestone Airedale. Harder pressed, producing a cheese with a pale golden centre. The semi-soft texture produces a full rich flavour with a strong to sharp edge that intensifies with ageing.
  • Steak Ribeye 400g $30.00
  • Fig and Beetroot Tart $14.00
    • Spicy fig and beetroot on caramelised shallot, flaky pastry topped with goat’s cheese and finished with a red wine jus.
  • Blue Cheese
    • Whitestone Moeraki Bay Blue. A premium style with a subtle blue finish that does not overpower; full-bodied creamy flavour and soft texture.
  • Blue Cheese
    • Kapiti Tamaki Blue. This is a blue cheese for those of us who find traditional blue too strong, an aromatic tang and hints of savoury fresh herbs
  • Tempt your Taste Buds $10.50
    • With the chef’s creation.
  • Sauces
    • Béarnaise /Garlic butter/Brandy & peppercorn cream /Wild mushroom /Red wine jus/Blue cheese
Hammersley's Thai (sample menu)
  • Jungle curry (Gang Bpa)
  • Mince pork omelette with rice $15.00
  • Rice Soup
  • Som Tam (Thai Salad) $10.00
    • (Spicy sweet carrot salad with chili, garlic, lemon and tomatoes)
  • Massaman Curry (Gang Massaman)
  • Served with rice and meat of your choice
  • Served with rice and meat of your choice
  • Pad see-ew $10.00
    • (Stir Fried rice noodle with sweet dark soy sauce)
Melton Estate (sample menu)
  • Chocolate Mud Cake with a sour cream ganache and chocolate wafers. $12.50
  • Peppermint $4
  • Roasted Pork Belly on braised red cabbage, with potato and prawn croquette, caramelized pears and Pinot Noir jus. $32
  • Duck Rillette with cornichons, cherry relish, and pistachio toast. $16
  • Warm Pear and Almond Tart with caramel cream, pear purée and liquorice ice cream. $14
  • Melton Estate Sparkling Riesling 2012 Ripe Riesling provides crisp fruit flavours and a touch of Pinot Noir adds the distinctive pink colour. Summer Love has an exciting spritz and is the perfect.. $9/glass
  • Melton Estate Chardonnay 2011 Lightly oaked in barrel to allow the fruit to fully express its appeal. Butterscotch notes over golden fruit tones will appeal. $8/glass
  • Melton Estate Pinot Gris 2011 $23
Chicken To Go (sample menu)
  • Regular Drink
  • -Regular Drink
  • -Supreme Burger
  • Chicken Roll $4.50
  • -Regular Chips
  • Regular Drink
  • Supreme Burger $7.90
  • -Regular Drink
Pure Cafe Co. (sample menu)
  • Protein Pancakes (high protein, wf) $17.5
    • Made from oats and egg whites, served with protein yoghurt banana berry compote
  • Kumara hash $6.5
  • Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
  • Millet & Brown Rice Porridge (gf.v.wf.df) $14
    • Brown rice and millet with cardamom, chia. vanilla and cacao
  • Warrior Breakfast (gf. wf. df. paieo option) $18.5
    • Beetroot relish, poached eggs, breakfast beans, spinach & mushrooms served on Kumara hash.
  • Grain Free Raw Breakfast (paieo. gf.df.v.wf) $14.5
    • Almonds, banana, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, dried fruit coconut chia seeds & seasonal fruit
  • Steel Cut Oat Porridge (df) $12.5
    • High in protein & fibre Served with lush healthy toppings (Toppings change weekly)
  • Roast Portobello Mushrooms on Toast (gf option) $15
    • Mushrooms, fresh herbs, micro salad on wholegrain toast
The Carvery (sample menu)
  • Sage & Confit Garlic Chicken Breast $28.5
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $13.5
    • with tartare & chopped salad
  • Curry of the Day $13.5
    • with steamed jasmine rice
  • Fries $6
  • Extra vegetables & salad $6
  • Choice from tonights roast meats (Single Course / Three Course) $18.5 / $23.5
    • Choose from the salad & vegetable selection (One serving per person) for the complete meal. Add a soup & dessert +$4
  • Garlic Bread $6
  • Beef Schnitzel $13.5
    • with friess, chopped salad & mushroom sauce
A Pocket Full of Spices

A Pocket Full of Spices

location

Address

92 Victoria Street, Waimakariri, Rangiora, Canterbury, 7400, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033137575

email

Email

info@apocketfullofspices.co.nz

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Balti , Gluten Free , Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
92 Victoria Street, Waimakariri, Rangiora, Canterbury, 7400, New Zealand
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