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

Koji Teppanyaki & Grill (sample menu)
  • Grenn salad/miso soup/japanese pickles/sesame & citrus teriyaki sauce/sitr fried seasonal vegetable/fried rice/mt cook salmon/king prawn/king scallop/beef sirloin/lamb rack/teriyaki chicken, per person $65.00
  • Seaweed salad $6.00
    • Sweet and sour green seaweed served on green salad
  • Fresh salmon sushi 4p $7.00
    • Roll sushi with teriyaki sauce & lemon mayo
  • Crispy chicken sushi 4 pcs $6.00
    • Roll sushi with teriyaki sauce & sesame sauce
  • Grenn salad/miso soup/japanese pickles/sesame & citrus teriyaki sauce/vegetable dumopling/vegetable sushi/teppan tofu/stir fried seasonal vegetable/fried rice, per person $35.00
  • Grenn salad/miso soup/japanese pickles/sesame & citrus teriyaki sauce/mt cook salmon/beef sirloin/teriyaki chicken/stir fried seasonal vegetable/fried rice, per person $50.00
  • Beef tataki $9.00
    • Seared briefly over a hot flame, onion in citrus soy sauce
  • Salmon sushi & sashimi $9.00
    • 2 pcs fresh salmon sushi & 4 pcs salmon sashimi
Ocean Fresh Seafoods (sample menu)
  • EGG $4.70
  • BATTERED MUSHROOMS (4 FOR) $3.50
  • VEGE PATTIE $2.30
  • BACON & EFF $5.70
  • CHEESE & BACON $5.60
  • LASAGNE TOPPER $3.00
  • FISH $2.50
  • CHICKEN CORDON BLEU $3.00
KUMO Japanese Cuisine (sample menu)
  • Shoga-yaki $21.50
    • Pork loin steak cooked with sweet ginger sauce, served with steamed vegetables
  • Tofu Salad $11.00
    • Tofu with sesame dressing, topped with assorted nuts
  • Prawn Tempura $22.00
    • 5 black tiger prawns
  • Kumo's Special Roll $19.50
    • Tempura prawn wrapped with salmon scallop, seared w ith may o and Chef 's special sauce
  • Ebi Fry Roll $18.00
    • Crumbed Prawn with lettuce and aioli
  • Trio ice cream $10.00
    • green tea /soy vanilla / vanilla
  • Nanban Chicken $22.50
    • Deep fried chicken pieces, served on lettuce with Japanese style tartar sauce and sweet and sour sauce
  • Soft shell crab $29.50
    • Deep fried soft shell crab, served with oyster and chilli sauce
Oddfellows Cafe (sample menu)
  • Portobello mushrooms on ciabatta with fresh thyme and lemon $14.50
  • - Cheddar, red onion and fresh basil $9.50
  • Portobello mushrooms, wilted baby spinach and cheddar omelette $17.50
  • Halloumi on toasted focaccia with hummus, avocado, greens and salsa side $17.50
  • BRAT Crispy bacon, rocket, avocado and tomato on toasted focaccia $14.00
  • Oddfellow’s muesli and fruit $12.00
  • -with wilted baby spinach $16.50
  • 11am – 2.30pm
Subway - Temuka (sample menu)
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Ham N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • White Bread N/A
  • Tuna N/A
  • Lettuce N/A
  • Three Pepper Chicken N/A
Phuket Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Rice $2.00
  • Tom yum kha gai (chicken with coconut milk) $11.90
  • Thai spring rolls $8.90
    • 8 Mini rolls homemade- vegetarian spring rolls
  • Pork spare ribs $10.90
    • 6 Pieces of grilled marinated pork ribs
  • Tom yum gai (chicken) $10.90
  • Peanut sauce with mea and vegetable rice $12.90
  • Extra meat / combination of meats (chicken, beef, pork) $4.90
  • Pad krathium rad kao $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with garlic with rice (no vegetables)
The Old Mountaineer's Cafe (sample menu)
  • Mountaineers' Breakfast (till 11.30am) $22.00
    • Free range bacon, free range eggs, sausages (no MSG), mushrooms, hash browns & ciabatta.
  • Pasta of the Day $25.00
  • Sir Edmund Hillary's Pork Sausages $32.00
    • With gravy, organic potatoes of the day & Mountaineers' Salad or vegetables of the day Old Mountaineers' sausages are sourced locally and contain no MSG
  • Delicious Chocolate Cake $14.00
    • With New Zealand ice cream
  • French Fries $8.00
  • Locally Farmed Aoraki Smoked Salmon Bagel $15.00
    • Locally-farmed Aoraki Smoked Salmon with aioli, lettuce red onion, cream cheese, dill
  • Side Salad $10.00
  • Green Curry - Vegetarian $30.00
    • With basmarti rice
Tandoori Palace (sample menu)
  • Prawn or Shrimp Malabari - Sautéed with onions and capsicum. Cooked in a cashew and coconut sauce $19.50, Shrimp: $15.90
  • Dahl Maharani - Whole black lentils soaked overnight, cooked on a slow fire with fenugreek and mustard seeds $13.50
  • Chicken Rassa - Boneless chicken pieces cooked with Chef’s secret spices with crushed tomato and onion in a homestyle sauce. $15.50
  • Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
  • Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
  • Kheema Naan - Naan stuffed with mildly spiced minced lamb $6.00
  • Vegetable Samosa - Wholesome vegetables in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crisp tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $6.50
  • Roasted Poppadoms - Wafer thin spiced crisp bread (5 poppadom) $2.00
Redcliffs Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Banana Fritters $2.10
  • Donuts $2.10
  • Mushroom $3.90
  • Steak Patties $2.10
  • Chicken $4.90
  • Vegetarian $3.90
  • Oysters (1/2 dozen) $14.50
  • Plain Sausages $2.10
Taste Cafe (sample menu)
  • - Beef Nachos $16.00
  • - Toast or Fruit Toast $6.50
  • - Wedges Small $5 Large $8
    • + sweet chilli and sour cream
  • - Omelette with Ham, Cheese, Spinach and Toast $15.50
  • - Fries Small $5 Large $8
    • + tomato sauce
  • - Loaded Wedges $16.50
    • with bacon, tomato, cheese + onion topped with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • or Salmon $18.50
  • - Steak Sandwich $23.00
    • With fries on Turkish bread, bacon, caramelised onions, emmental cheese, lettuce and tomato
Arthur's Pass Cafe and Store (sample menu)
  • Eggs on Toast $12.00
  • Classic Beef Burger $14.00
  • Muesli & Fruit Compote $17.00
  • Toasted Panini $9.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $17.00
  • Vegetarian Burger $13.00
  • Mountain Breakfast $25.00
  • Pancakes $18.00
Tikka Talk Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • KEEMA NAAN 5.50
  • CHEESE GARLIC NAAN 5.50
  • EXTRA RICE 3.00
  • PALAK PANEER
    • Homemade cottage cheese tempered with cumin seed, then cooked with tomato and fresh creamy spinach
  • BUTTER CHICKEN
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in creamy cashew and tomato
  • DAAL MAKHANI
    • dish from Punjab made with black lentils and beans
  • CHANA MASALA
    • Chickpeas with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and coriander
  • VEGGIE PULAO 5.00
Altitude Restaurant & Bar (sample menu)
  • Homemade bread & selection of dips (GFA, V)
  • Lime & Coconut Panacotta with Fennel Chips, Berry Coulis &Vanilla Sorbet (GF, DF, V, VG) $19
  • Bucks Fizz (Bubbles with orange juice) $15
  • Two eggs (scrambled, fried, poached, boiled) $8
  • Orange or Apple Juice
  • Chef’s seasonal soup served with homemade breads (GFA, V)
  • Dark Chocolate & Hazel Nut Filo with Cointreau Anglaise & Chocolate Ice Cream $19
  • or
Sushi Express (sample menu)
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN
    • avocado and red pepper accompanies our tasty teriyaki chicken with a spread of mayo
  • VEGETARIAN
    • a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF
  • SUPA DUPA PLATTER $45.00
    • selection of 40pcs of sushi made up of a fresh salmon vegetarian teriyaki chicken and tuna price include all the extras like ginger soy wasabi and chopsticks
  • DOUBLE AVOCADO CHICKEN
    • the avocado is doubled in this monber to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • VEGETARIAN
    • a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF
  • TUNA
    • flaked tuna is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado GF
  • CHICKEN ON RICE
    • our tasty teriyaki chicken is placed on sushi rice, to sauce it up mayo and Katsu sauce is applied
  • SALMON LOVERS PLATTER $40.00
    • 16pieces of fresh salmon sushi is topped off with 8 pieces of fresh salmon nigiri, this is what a salmon lover dreams of, price includes all the extras like ginger, soy, wasabi, and chopsticks
Green Duck Thai (sample menu)
  • Vanilla Ice Cream $6
    • Served with Crushed Peanut + Chocolate, Passionfruit or Wildberry Sauce
  • Beef or Chicken With Oyster Sauce $19
    • Stir-Fry With Mushroom + Fresh Seasonal Vegetables + Spring Onions
  • Satay Beef or Chicken $19
    • Stir-Fry and Served with Our Own Tasty But Spicy Satay Sauce and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
  • Cashew Chicken $20
    • Stir-Fry With Fresh Seasonal Vegetables + Cashew Nuts
  • Death By Chilli C B $18 F L $22
    • Our Chef’S Secret Recipe Homemade Green Curry Paste + Tangy Thai Green Chilli + Spicy Thai Red Chilli + Coconut Milk + Fresh Seasonal Salad
  • Chocolate Ice Cream $6
    • Served with Crushed Peanut + Chocolate, Passionfruit or Wildberry Sauce
  • Ginger Chicken $19
    • Stir-Fry with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables + Finely Sliced Fresh Ginger + Mushrooms + Soya Sauce
  • Thai Chicken Fried Rice $10
    • With Silky Cashew Nuts + Raisins + Eggs + Tomatoes + Onions
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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