Own Masala in Christchurch Menu

ENTREE ENTREE
  • Vegetable Samosa (2psc) $5.99
    • Home-made pastry pockets stuffed with mildly spiced vegetables.
  • Vegetable Pakoras $5.99
    • Vegetable Pattie battered in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried.
  • Chicken Tikka
    • Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • -Half Chicken Tikka $ 11.99
  • - Full Chicken Tikka $ 17.99
  • Seekh Kebab
    • Spiced mince of lamb pressed on a skewer and cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • - Half Seekh Kebab $ 10.99
  • - Full Seekh Kebab $ 16.99
  • Tandoori Platter $20.99
    • A combination of four of the above scrumptious meat delicacies served as an entree platter enough f
  • Mixed Platter $18.99
    • A combination of two pieces each of vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, chicken tikka and seekh keb
  • Tandoori Prawns
    • Succulent prawns in their shells marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • -Half Tandoori Prawns $ 13.99
  • -Full Tandoori Prawns $ 20.99
  • Onion Bhajia $5.99
    • Roughly cut onion dipped in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried.
  • Vegetarian Platter $13.99
    • A combination of the above three served as an entree platter enough for two people.
  • Kashmiri Kebab
    • Tender diced chicken marinated in chef’s special spices and cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • -Half Kashmiri Kebab $ 11.99
  • -Full Kashmiri Kebab $ 17.99
  • Tandoori Chops
    • Succulent Lamb cutlets marinated in spices cooked on skewers in the tandoor oven.
  • -Half Tandoori Chops $ 11.99
  • -Full Tandoori Chops $ 18.99
  • Tandoori Mushrooms
    • Fresh button mushrooms marinated in yogurt and spices cooked in the tandoor oven.
  • - Half Tandoori Mushrooms $ 9.99
  • - Full Tandoori Mushrooms $ 15.99
  • Fish Tikka
    • Fresh fish cubes marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven served with min
  • -Half Fish Tikka $ 13.99
  • -Full Fish Tikka $ 19.99
  • Tandoori Chicken
    • Whole chicken marinated in lemon juice, ginger, garlic and exotic spices cooked in the tandoor ove
  • -Half Tandoori Chicken $ 11.98
  • -Full Tandoori Chicken $ 18.98
CHICKEN MAIN COURSE CHICKEN MAIN COURSE
  • Mild/ Medium / Hot
  • Butter Chicken $15.50
    • The ever popular – tandoori cooked pieces of tender chicken cooked with fragrant spices and a creamy
  • Chicken Saagwala $15.50
    • Boneless tender chicken pieces cooked in fresh spinach gravy with fresh spices and herbs garnished w
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.50
    • Tasty, hot & spicy curry to come out of Goa on the west coast of India - cubed pieces of chicken co
  • Chicken Mushroom Masala $15.50
    • Boneless diced chicken cooked with fresh button mushrooms and chef’s own special spices.
  • Chicken Nawabi $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked in an onion, tomato and coconut cream gravy garnished with shredded coconut.
  • Chicken Korma $15.50
    • Boneless cubed pieces of chicken cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.50
    • Grilled pieces of chicken cooked in an onion, tomato, capsicum gravy garnished with coriander and ca
  • Mango Chicken $15.50
    • Tender fresh diced chicken cooked in onion and yogurt gravy with a scrumptious hint of mango puree.
  • Chicken Bhuna $15.50
    • Tender chicken cooked in a dry onion and tomato gravy served with a hint of caramalised garlic.
BEEF AND LAMB BEEF AND LAMB
  • Beef Boti Masala $16.50
    • Beef cooked with onions, tomatoes, and delicately spiced cashew nut gravy.
  • Beef Vindaloo $16.50
    • Beef cooked in spices and vinegar and left to picke overnight garnished with julienne ginger tasty,
  • Beef Do Pyaza $16.50
    • Beef cooked with pickled onion with a hint of cumin served with whole red chillies.
  • Beef Saagwala $16.50
    • Beef in a fresh spinach gravy with fresh herbs and spices garnished with julienne ginger.
  • Beef Nawabi $16.50
    • Beef cooked in an onion, tomato and coconut cream gravy garnished with shredded coconut (available i
  • Beef Rogan Josh $16.50
    • Beef cooked north Indian style with herbs and spices and garnished with coriander.
  • Beef Bhuna Gosht $16.50
    • Beef cooked in a dry onion and tomato gravy served with a hint of caramalised garlic.
  • Lamb Boti Masala $16.50
    • Lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, and delicately spiced cashew nut gravy.
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in spices and vinegar and left to picke overnight garnished with julienne ginger tasty,
  • Lamb Do Pyaza $16.50
    • Lamb cooked with pickled onion with a hint of cumin served with whole red chillies.
  • Lamb Saagwala $16.50
    • Lamb in a fresh spinach gravy with fresh herbs and spices garnished with julienne ginger.
  • Lamb Nawabi $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in an onion, tomato and coconut cream gravy garnished with shredded coconut (available i
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $16.50
    • Lamb cooked north Indian style with herbs and spices and garnished with coriander.
  • Lamb Bhuna Gosht $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in a dry onion and tomato gravy served with a hint of caramalised garlic.
  • Mild/ Medium / Hot
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • Fish Masala $17.99
    • Fresh fillets of fish from the bay cooked with onion, tomatoes, herbs and spices garnished with cor
  • Fish Vindaloo $17.99
    • Tasty, hot & spicy curry to come out of Goa on the west coast of India - cubed pieces of fish cooked
  • Dhingri Prawns $17.99
    • Succulent shelled prawns cooked in a rich gravy with mushrooms, tomatoes garnished with coriander.
  • Fish Madras $17.99
    • Fresh fillets of fish cooked in a rich creamy gravy with a subtle hint of coconut cream garnished wi
  • Malai Prawns $17.99
    • Succulent shelled prawns cooked in a mildly spiced creamy coconut sauce garnished with shredded coco
  • Mild/ Medium / Hot
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Kadai Paneer $14.50
    • A north-Indian delicacy - home-made cottage cheese cooked in a dry gravy of onions, capsicums, and
  • Palak Paneer $14.50
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a fresh spinach gravy garnished with sliced ginger.
  • Bhaji Dum Masala $14.50
    • Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked with chef’s own special spices garnished with coriander.
  • Navratan Korma $14.50
    • A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished
  • Panner Tikka Masala $14.50
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked with creamy tomato, onion, capsicum and spices
  • Dal Makhani $14.50
    • Mixed lentils with mild spices cooked on slow heat till tender and buttered just before serving in a
  • Aloo Palak $14.50
    • Potato cooked in a fresh spinach gravy garnished with sliced ginger.
  • Matar Paneer $14.50
    • Home-made cottage cheese and minted peas cooked in a tomato and onion gravy garnished with coriand
  • Matar Mushroom Masala $14.50
    • White button mushrooms cooked with peas and chopped onions in a tomato based gravy garnished with co
  • Aloo Matar $14.50
    • Tender succulent peas and potatoes cooked in an onion and tomato gravy garnished with coriander.
  • Aloo Gobi $14.50
    • Cauliflower florets and potatoes cooked in a tomato and onion gravy garnished with coriander and jul
  • Malai Kofta $14.50
    • Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mix with herbs and spices simmered in cream and cashew sauce.
  • Mild/ Medium / Hot
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Tandoori Roti $2.50
    • Wholemeal oven baked bread.
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Bread stuffed and topped with garlic.
  • Potato Naan $3.99
    • Bread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
  • Cheese Naan $5.00
    • Bread stuffed with cheese and cooked in tandoor oven.
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.50
    • Bread stuffed with home-made cottage cheese.
  • Lacchha Paratha $4.50
    • Layered and buttered wholemeal flour bread.
  • Naan $3.00
    • Plain white flour bread.
  • Kheema Naan $4.50
    • Bread stuffed with lamb mince.
  • Onion Kulcha $4.50
    • Bread stuffed with spiced onions.
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $5.50
    • Bread stuffed with cheese and garlic.
  • Peshawari Naan $4.50
    • Bread stuffed with dry fruits and cherries.
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Chips And Nuggets $5.99
  • Chicken korma $11.00
    • Chicken korma with Rice and Naan.
  • Mango Chicken $11.00
    • Mango Chicken with Rice and Naan.
  • Butter Chicken $11.99
    • Butter chicken with Rice and Naan.
DESSERTS AND SIDES DESSERTS AND SIDES
  • Side Dish Platter $11.99
  • Mango Chutney $2.99
  • Mint Chutney $2.99
  • Papadam (x4) $1.99
  • Mango Lassi / Salted Lassi $4.99
  • Malai kulfi $4.99
  • Mixed pickle $2.99
  • Tamarind Chutney $2.99
  • Raita $2.99
  • Cheesecake $5.50
  • Gulab Jamun $4.99

Nearby Sample Menus

  • 2 Fish / 2 Hot Dog / 1 Meta Patties / 1 Scoop Of Chips / 2 Sausage / 1 Pineapple Ring
  • Giat $7.00
  • Fish $2.50
  • Mini Donut (1/2 Doz) $2.00
  • Jam Wrap $2.00
  • Deep Fried Mars Bar $3.00
  • Chicken Pattie $2.50
  • ●FAMILY PACK 1 $9.00
  • Soup of the day $8.00
    • Your wait staff will advise of today's flavour
  • Warm beef salad $16.00
    • sliced soy marinated beef on a tomato and cucumber salad with a mint and sesame dressing
  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry and served with creamy mash potato and minted peas
  • Meringue roulade $12.00
    • Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
  • Lamb shank pie $15.00
    • Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry
  • West coast whitebait pan seared omelette served with salad and fries $23.00
  • Akroa salmon $23.00
    • Baked salmon on a hot salad of green beans and silver beet with cheery tomatoes, potato hash, topped with a poached egg
  • Market fresh fish $23.00
    • Served with wasabi mash, oriental vege and chili lime prawns, topped with hollandaise sauce
  • Spring Roll $3.20
  • Wontons (x6) $5.40
    • (with sweet chili sauce)
  • Curry Roll $3.20
  • Squid Rings (x6) $4.90
  • Bloody Guts $6.00
    • Bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce & mayo on chips.
  • Hoki (battered) $2.60
  • The Munchies $9.90
    • 2x squid rings, 2x chicken nuggets, 2x onion rings, 2x popcorn fish, 2x potato fritters, and half scoop of chips.
  • Giant Burger $8.00
    • Two beef patties, cheddar cheese, bacon, egg, pineapple, lettuce, onion, chow & tomato sauce.
  • Mysore Masala Dosa $13
    • Dosa spread with spicy tomato chutney stuffed with onion, potato, mixed herbs and spices
  • Vegetable Fried Rice $11
    • Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables
  • Kerala Lamb Masala $18
    • Tender lamb cubes simmered in stock, roasted spices, onion and tomatoes and curry leaves
  • Puttu and Kadala (chickpea) curry or chicken malabari $14
  • Butter, Garlic and Chilli Naan $4
    • Traditional leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic & chilli, baked in the tandoor and finished with butter.
  • Idli $9
    • Steamed soft rice cake made from fermented rice and black lentil batter
  • Egg Masala Dosa $13
    • Dosa topped with egg, stuffed with onion, potato, mixed herbs and spices
  • Onion Bhaji $5.50
    • Deep fried onion slices marinated with chick pea flour, a blend of South Indian herbs and spices
  • Peanut Sauce $4.00
  • Vegetarian $19.90
  • Special individual dish prepared if needed.
  • Prawns $14.00
  • Panang Curry
  • Prawns or Lamb $22.90
  • Cashew nuts
  • Gang Massaman
    • A typical south Thailand curry with potatoes in a rich, gentle curry sauce with crushed peanuts.
  • Roasted Whitestone Halloumi $16.00
    • Marinated with lemon, capers & mint, spiced almonds, toasted bruschetta
  • Hand Cut Pasta $21.50
    • Courgettes, bacon, greenshell mussels, karengo butter
  • Makikihi Fries $8.00
    • House made aioli & tomato sauce - Or served with truffle salt & Parmesan cheese for $10.00
  • Antipodean Plate $21.00
    • Halloumi, smashed avocado, vine tomatoes, spiced sweet potato, dukkah, grilled flat bread
  • Two Eggs $4.00
  • Griddled Fish Cakes $15.00
    • Beetroot, horseradish creme fresh
  • Garlic Buttered Flat Breads $12.00
    • Roasted peppers, rocket, goats cheese
  • Pork Sausage $3.50
  • Aloo Gobi $12.00
    • Potatoes and Cauliflower cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and tomato and onion based sauce
  • Chicken Mughlai $14.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, eggs, spices and onion tomato gravy
  • Fish / Prawn Korma $16.50
    • Fish or Prawn cooked in a cream and cashew based gravy
  • Kuchember $4.00
    • Indian salad made of diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices
  • Special for$6.00
    • 3 Plain Naans
  • Palak Paneer $13.90
    • A healthy combination of cottage cheese, fresh spinach and a mixture of spices
  • Gulab Jamun $6.00
    • Popular Indian deep fried, sweet balls made from cottage cheese and soaked in hot, sweetened syrup (4 pieces)
  • Murg Malai Kebab $10.00
    • Chicken battered in cashew paste & cream cheese with chickpea, flour curd and cooked tandoori
  • Edamame Beans $6.00
    • w/ miso butter
  • Cauliflower Cheese $10.00
    • baked to order
  • Miso Roasted Eggplant $10.00
    • w/ toasted sesame
  • Garlic Prawns $16.00
    • w/ toasted ciabatta
  • Polenta Crumbed Calamari $10.00
    • w/ lime & wasabi mayo
  • Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
    • w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard
  • Lambs Ribs $15.00
    • w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
  • CFC - Civil Fried Chicken or Cauliflower $10.00
    • w/ chipotle & agave
  • Chargrilled Eggplant Rolls $18.00
    • Mediterranean vegetables, goat’s cheese, mixed leaves, splash of aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
  • Pastries $9.00
    • chocolate Danish; mixed berry compote and soft cream
  • Pastries $14.00
    • or warm croissant; champagne ham and smoked mozzarella
  • Black Doris Duck n/a
    • Plum marinated duck slices, toasted fennel, crumbled feta and sprouts
  • Simply Grilled Ribeye $18.00
    • 120g minute steak, forest mushroom risotto and salsa verde
  • French Toast $16.50
    • sweet cinnamon breads with crispy bacon, boysenberry compote and maple syrup
  • Thai Chicken n/a
    • Yellow Thai curry marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce, capsicum, onion, bamboo shoots, cashew pieces and coriander
  • Regular AZZZ Non Meat Burger $17.00
    • pumpkin fritters with olives, semi dried tomato, eggplant, roasted garlic and fries
  • Croissants
  • Bacon Butties $6.50
  • Butter and Jam $6.50
  • Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, hashbrowns & toast
  • Gluten Free Bread $1.00
  • The Works Pancake $14.00
    • Ham, cheese, tomato, spring onion & mushroom
  • Free Range Egg $0.50
  • Chimp Burger $8.50
    • Beef pattie, cheese, lettuce & sauce
  • Hot Meat Sandwich / Roll $7.50
  • Spring Roll / Curry Roll / Lasagna Square $3.00
  • Fish $3.10
  • Steak / Bacon & Egg / Mince & Cheese / Mince / Steak & Cheese / Steak & Mushroom $4.20
  • Mince Savouries $1.80
  • Croquette $2.60
  • Singaporean Rice Noodle / Fried Rice S $5.50 / L $9.00
  • Wedges S $2.40 / L $4.00
  • Beef Nachos $17.50
    • Chilli Beef Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Beer Battered Fish Fillet $18.50
    • served with Fries & Salad
  • Warm Apple Frangipani Tart $13.00
    • with brandy custard
  • Chocolat Fondant $13.00
    • served with Vanilla Bean Gelato.
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • Mussels, Squid, Prawns & Clams Served with Garlic Bread
  • Steak, Chips & Salad $20.00
    • Cooked to your liking served with choice of Mushroom ~ Pepper or Red wine Jus.
  • Garlic Pretzel Bread $9.00
  • Orange & Cardamon Brulee $13.00
    • with Biscotti
  • Gluten Free, Dairy Free Tea Cake $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Rice Crackle $4.00
    • A perennial favorite of young and old alike!!
  • Banbury Cake $6.00
    • Made to an age old family recipe, flaky frosted puff pastry encasing a sweetmeat filling of fruits and spices
  • West Coast Venison Sausage Roll $9.00 / $15.00
    • Wild West Coast Venison mixed with pork meat, vegetables and our own tomato chutney, wrapped in streaky bacon and baked until tender. Served with house-made slaw and tomato chutney (Without / With Salad)
  • Moroccan Bean Casserole - Gluten Free, Dairy Free $8.00 / $14.00
    • A variety of beans, gently simmered in a tomato and onion sauce with fresh Avoca Valley herbs and our own Moroccan spice blend. Served with house-made slaw (Without / With Salad)
  • Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Curried Lentil & Rice Bake - Gluten Free, Dairy Free $8.00 / $14.00
    • Tender cooked lentils and long grain rice, baked with curried coconut cream and fresh Avoca Valley Herbs, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
  • Home Made Market Soup - Gluten Free $12.00
    • Made from fresh ingredients from the Farmers Market, served with honey grain toast or bread and butter (Gluten Free Bread/Toast available)
  • Chips $4.50
    • per bag
  • The Fat Pig $11.00
    • Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
  • Very Vegetarian $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
  • The Stone and Bone $15.50
    • Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
  • Italiano $15.50
    • Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capsicum, cabanossi infused in a creamy garlic sauce or bbq sauce.
  • Family Pack $18.00
    • Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
  • Spring Roll $3.50
  • Fish $3.50
    • per piece
  • LINWOOD $26.00
    • BBQ base, mozzarella, chicken, Kransky, bacon & smoked cheese
  • Fish & Chips $26.50
    • Fresh market fish with Cassels and Sons Pilsner batter, salad, fries & tartare sauce
  • Steak $32.00
    • 250g Ribeye with garlic butter, served with either potato rosti & seasonal greens or garden salad & fries
  • SUMNER $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham & pineapple
  • Add chicken $7.50
  • AVOCA $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, spinach, olives, goat’s feta, red onion & sun-dried tomatoes
  • Small - serves 2 $32.50
  • PORT LEVY $24.00
    • Shredded braised spiced lamb with mint, mozzarella, currants & a yoghurt swirl
Own Masala

Own Masala

location

Address

1 Wakefield Avenue, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033267917

clock

Opened hours

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

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

Restaurant

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , Vegan

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Takeout ,  Child-friendly

Location
1 Wakefield Avenue, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
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