Spice 'n' Life Indian Cuisine in Christchurch Menu -

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Lahori Kebab $ 14.00
- Our chef’s special Chicken kebabs an everlasting taste that would bring you back to Spice n Life. 8pcs full
Lahori Kebab $8.50
- Our chef’s special Chicken kebabs an everlasting taste that would bring you back to Spice n Life. 4 pcs half
Chicken-Garlic-Kebab $ 11.00
- Chicken pieces marinated and cooked in special garlic paste 4 pcs
Seekh Kebab $ 11.00
- Lamb mince mixed with spices skewed & cooked in Tandoor.
Lamb Chops $ 12.00
- Lamb chops marinated, skewered & cooked in the Tandoor
Onion Bhaji $ 6.00
- Chopped onions mixed with spices and Besan (Gram flour) and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil.
Pakora $ 6.00
- Slices of potatoes, onions, cottage cheese, cauliflower coated with Besan flour and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil
Vege- Samosa (2 per plate) $ 6.00
- Crispy pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes & green peas, deep fried in healthy vegetable oil.
Samosa Chat $ 5.50
- Samosa served with chopped onion, tomato, tamarind sauce and yogurt
Aloo Paneer Tikki $ 8.00
- Boiled potatoes mashed & mixed with cottage cheese, then cooked in fry pan
Mushroom Paneer Tikka $ 8.00
- Mushrooms, slices of capsicum, cottage cheese and onions marinated in tandoori paste and cooked in tandoor.
Fish Amritsari $ 12.00
- Fish fillets coated with Besan flour and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil
Fish Tikka $ 12.00
- Fish fillets marinated in spices and cooked in Tandoor
Prawn Fry $ 12.00
- Prawns coated with Besan (Gram flour) and deep fried in healthy vegetable oil.
Chicken Tikka $ 11.00
- Chicken pieces marinated in tikka masala paste and cooked in tandoor. 4 pcs
Tandoori Chicken $ 18.00
- Chicken marinated in authentic Tandoori paste and grilled in Tandoor. (Full)
Tandoori Chicken $ 10.00
- Chicken marinated in authentic Tandoori paste and grilled in Tandoor. (Half)
Vege Combo $ 20.00
- Combination of Samosa, Onion Bhaji and Vege-Pakoras. Served sizzling hot with tamarind & mint sauce.
Mixed Platter $ 20.00
- Combination of Samosa, Onion Bhaji & Lahori Kebab, served with tamarind & mint sauce on a sizzling platter.
Non Vege Combo $ 22.00
- Combination of Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab & Lahori kebab served on a sizzling platter with mint sauce.

Butter Chicken $ 18.50
- Mild, tomatoes and cream based gravy. Most popular Indian dish in NZ
Chicken-Tikka-Masala $ 19.00
- Marinated tender chicken pieces cooked with onions, tomatoes and capsicum and flavorsome spices
Mango Chicken $19.00
- Chicken prepared in a mild mango pulp based gravy.
Traditional Chicken Curry $18.50
- Traditional Indian Curry flavored with various (nearly 11) Indian spices.
Chicken Vindaloo $19.00
- A curry from South India. Vindaloo paste is a beautiful blend of spices, garlic, vinegar and chilies
Chicken Korma $20.00
- Tender chicken cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Chicken Kadahi $19.00
- Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
Chicken Madras $19.00
- A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras.
Chicken Saag Wala $20.00
- Find out why Punjabis’ love spinach. Chicken cooked with chopped spinach with a flavor of garlic and cream.
Chicken Jalfrezy $19.00
- Chicken cooked in special paste with red and green capsicum
Chicken Bhuna $19.00
- A classic Indian recipe. Chicken sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian Herbs and Spices.

Lamb Makhani $19.50
- Mild, tomatoes and cream based gravy. Popular Indian dish in NZ.
Lamb Rogan Josh $20.00
- A popular lamb dish from Kashmir, prepared with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste & fine Kashmiri masala.
Lamb Vindaloo $20.00
- A curry from South India. Meat cooked with Vindaloo paste- a beautiful blend of spices, garlic, vinegar and chilies
Lamb Korma $21.00
- Tender lamb cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Lamb Kadahi $20.00
- Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
Lamb Madras $20.00
- A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras.
Lamb Saag Wala $20.00
- Find out why Punjabis’ love spinach. Lamb cooked with chopped spinach with a flavor of garlic and cream.
Nargisi Kofté $19.00
- Minced meat balls cooked and served in delicious gravy. A lady’s recipe- chefs’ envy.
Lamb Jalfrezy $20.00
- Lamb cooked in special paste with red and green capsicum
Lamb Bhuna $20.00
- A classic Indian recipe. Lamb sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian Herbs and Spices.

Beef Makhani $18.50
- Mild, rich tomatoes and cream based gravy. Popular Indian dish in NZ.
Beef Saag $19.00
- Beef cooked with chopped spinach with a flavor of garlic and cream.
Beef Vindaloo $19.00
- A curry from South India. Meat cooked with Vindaloo paste- a beautiful blend of spices, garlic, vinegar and chilies
Beef Korma $20.00
- Tender beef cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Beef Kadahi $19.00
- Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
Beef Madras $19.00
- A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras

Goanese Prawn $21.00
- Prawns cooked in a special masala and coconut paste.
Kadahi Prawn $21.00
- Spicy gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions.
Prawn Korma $22.00
- Prawns cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Fish Malabari $20.00
- Fish fillets cooked in coconut based gravy typical costal Indian (Malabar) style.
Fish Tikka Masala $21.00
- Spicy gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions.

Vegetable Biryani $17.00
- Basmati rice cooked with fried onions, spices and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Biryani $18.50
- Rice cooked with chicken in masala and various flavoursome spices
Lamb Biryani $19.00
- Rice cooked with lamb in masala and various flavoursome spices
Beef Biryani $18.50
- Rice cooked with Beef in masala and various flavoursome spices
Prawn Biryani $20.00
- Rice cooked with prawns in masala and various flavoursome spices

Daal Makhani $17.00
- Delicious North Indian black Lentils curry topped with butter tarka. A celebrated delicacy from Punjab.
Punjabi Cholle $17.00
- Deliciously spicy Chick peas curry a specialty from the North Indian state of Punjab
Malai Kofta $18.00
- Cottage Cheese & Potato dumplings served in rich gravy. One of the most popular Vegetarian dishes.
Aloo Gobhi $17.00
- Potatoes & Cauliflower curry flavoured with spicies. North Indian delicacy.
Vegetable Jaipuri $17.50
- Seasonal vegetables cooked in herbs and spices garnished with chopped coriander.
Vege Korma $18.00
- Mixed vegetables cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Kadahi Paneer $17.50
- Cottage Cheese prepared in Kadahi (iron wok). Thick spicy gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions.
Palak Paneer $18.00
- Cottage cheese cooked with creamy spinach gravy and flavored with special Indian spices.
Paneer Makhani $17.50
- Cottage cheese cooked in a creamy tomato based gravy
Mushroom Mattar $17.50
- Mushroom and Green peas curry cooked in spices full of flavor
Saag Aloo $17.50
- Potatoes with creamy spinach gravy
Vege Makhani $17.50
- Mixed vegetables cooked in tomatoes and cream based gravy.

Plain Naan $3.00
- Leavened bread cooked in tandoor.
Butter Naan $3.50
- Leavened bread cooked in tandoor with dash of butter.
Garlic Naan $3.50
- Leavened bread cooked in tandoor with a splash of garlic.
Tandoori Roti $2.50
- Unleavened wholemeal bread cooked in Tandoor
Peshawari Naan $5.50
- Sweet Naan stuffed with raisins, cherries, almonds and coconut.
Keema Naan $5.50
- Naan stuffed with lamb mince (pre-cooked with spices).
Chicken Naan $5.50
- Naan stuffed with chicken mince (pre-cooked with spices).
Aloo Kulcha $5.00
- Naan stuffed with boiled mashed potatoes.
Onion Kulcha $5.00
- Naan stuffed with chopped onions.
Stuffed Prantha $5.00
- Naan stuffed with mashed vegetables.
Cheese Naan $5.00
- Naan stuffed with cottage cheese
Cheese Garlic Naan $5.50
- Naan stuffed with cottage cheese with garlic on top

Bombay Aloo $8.00
- Potatoes sautéed with onion and cumin
Papadom $0.50
- Wafer thin spiced crisp bread.
Mango Chutney $4.00
- Sweet and sour chutney containing mango pieces.
Garden Salad $5.00
- Garden fresh blend with cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and onion.
Kachumber Salad $5.00
- Spicy salad of finely chopped onion, tomato, cucumber etc.
Pickle $4.00
- Mixed vegetable pickle.
Raita $4.00
- Beaten yoghurt with hint of spices.
Yoghurt Mint Sauce $4.00
- Beaten yoghurt with hint of spices

Nearby Sample Menus

B.B.C PATTIE (beef, bacon & cheese) $2.60
FAMILY PACK OPTION1 $16.00
- 2 FISH, 2 HOTDOGS, 2 MEAT PATTIES, 2 SCOOPS
MEAT PATTIE $2.30
HAWAIIAN (meat pattie, bacon, cheese & pineapple) $6.20
FRIED OYSTER 1/2 DOZ $14.00
CURRY ROLL (homemade) $2.80
EGG $4.70
1/2 SCOOP $1.70

Pure Paua patty $4.90
Pineapple Rings
Blue Cod M $6.5 / L $7.5
Chow $4.50
Seafood patty $3.00
Chilli sauce, Chow Chow, Onion, Tomato $0.50
Hawaiian Chicken Burger $5.00
- Pineapple, Bacon, Cheese, Chicken patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
Blue Cod (medium) $6.50

Cod blue fillets $6.90
6 mini donuts $3.50
Curry rolls $3.50
Pineapple rings $2.50
6 onion rings $3.50
3 scoops of chips
6 mini vegetarian rolls $3.00
Fish bites $0.90

Baba Ghanoug $9.50
- Roasted eggplant cooked in tahini sauce and lemon served with pita bread, hummus dip
Picanha (600g) $44.90
- Rump cap, onions, pico de gallo, farofa, rice, black beans
Botecao chicken $28.00
- Chicken breast, mash potato, bacon, mushroom and blue cheese
Spaghetti alla checca $17.90
- Pasta with tomato, garlic and basil
Pico de gallo $6.00
Boteco's home made beef lasagne $22.90
- How mama used to make it to us
Rice $5.00
P F (Traditional south american dish) $19.90
- Rice, fries, black beans, pico de gallo, choice of meat ( beef, chicken or chorizzo) and farofa

Palak Paneer $13.90
- A healthy combination of cottage cheese, fresh spinach and a mixture of spices
Peshawari Naan $4.50
- Naan bread stuffed with dry fruits, cashews and almonds
Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $10.00
- Tender chunks of chicken marinated in fresh yoghurt and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
Basmati Rice $2.50
- Plain, steamed Basmati rice
Tandoori Platter $15.00
- Consists of 2 Vege Samosa, 2 Onion Bhaji, 2 Chicken tikka,2 Lamb Seekh kebab and served with chef's special salad
Papadom (2 pieces) $1.00
- Wafer thin spiced crisp bread
Aloo Paratha $4.00
- Naan bread stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes
Lamb/Beef Masala $14.90
- Tender pieces of lamb or beef cooked in a special tandoori sauce flavoured with Indian herbs and spices along with onion, tomato and capsicum

Something 'Fishy' on Hotplate
- Slices of firm creamy soy protein with seaweed over fried Ramen noodle, fresh vegetable and cashew nuts serve on sizzling hotplate
Sweet and Sour Crispy Potato $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Sticky Rice with Seaweed $4.50
Braised Crispy Delight and Veggy $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Tomyum Ramen Soup $10 Reg / $15 Lge
Herbal Ramen Soup $10 Reg / $15 Lge
Soy Roast Fried Rice / Noodle $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Fresh Veggy with Abalone Mushroom $11 Reg / $16.50 Lge

Vegetable foo yung $13.80
Sweet & sour king prawns $20.00
Sampan house satay (beef or chicken) $13.50
- grilled marinated satay on a bed of steamed rice, served with salad
Wonton soup (S/L) $5.00/$10.00
Chicken, beef or pork with mushroom on rice $16.00
Chinese vegetables with garlic $14.50
Satay burger (beef or chicken) $5.00
- grilled marinated satay in bun with coleslaw and peanut sauce
Fried vegetables with chicken or beef or pork $17.00

Fish $5.00
Bacon and Egg $4.50
Vegetarian $5.00
RodCod $4.00
Gurnard $4.00
Double Meat $4.50
Hoki $3.00
Tarakihi $4.00

Chicken Broccoli Salad $15
- Smoked Chicken Thigh, Broccoli, Buckwheat, Smoked Almond, Chilli, Cranberry, Lemon
Steak Fingers $14
- Spiced Cream Gravy
Soft Bread Rolls $8
- Smoked Garlic Butter
Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
Smoked Akaroa Salmon Dip $14
- Pickled Cucumber, Mini Bread Rolls
Buffalo Wings $14
- Blue Cheese Dip, Celery, Carrots
Combo it! add $5
- Tator Tots + a Handle of Iced Tea
Smoked Mozzarella Sticks $12
- Green Tomato Relish

Ice cream Selection $12.00
- A selection of gourmet ice creams from the current menu
Toast & Preserves $14.00
Caramelized Banana & White Chocolate Bavarois $16.00
- toasted coconut, lime & pineapple compote
Seasoned Wedges $10.00
- Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
Omelette $20.50
- three egg omelette of your choice - tomato, cheese, ham, onion, mushroom or smoked salmon, hash brown, tomato relish & ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast
Maple & Pecan Tart $16.00
- praline, creme anglaise & espresso ice cream
Lemon Cake $16.00
- Sticky lemon syrup cake with Mango sorbet, toasted coconut, meringue & pomegranate
Crisp Olive Crostini $12.00
- semidried tomato roast garlic & pumpkin seed pesto

Duck Liver Mousse Rossini $18.50
- Duck Liver Mouse, Red Pepper Tapenade, Grilled Ciabatta
Chorizo & Spiced Meatballs al Alicante $18.50
- Spiced Albondigas
Olives & Tapenades $32.50
- Marinated Olives, Tapanades, Pate, Roast Ciabatta
Dukkha, Lamb or Vegetarian $32.50
- Marinated Olives, Artichokes, Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers, Buffalo Feta, Grilled Ciabatta
Antipasto Misto $32.50
- Prosciutto, Coppa, Pancetta, Terrine, Pate, Pickles, Marinated Olives, Grilled Ciabata
Atlantic Caviar Tivoli $21.50
- Egg, Caviar, Grilled Ciabatta
Maroccan Spiced Lamb $18.50
- Spiced Lamb, Courgette, Rocket, Harrissa
Albarino Scallops w. Pernod Gremolata $21.50
- Scallops, Pernod Gremolata, Butter, Spice

Seasoned potato wedges $8.50
- Served with sour cream & sweet chili sauce
Eggs on Toasts $8.50
- 2 slices of white or brown toasts with your choice of raspberry jam, marmalade, marmite, peanut butter, honey & butter
Soup of the Day $8.00
- Served with bread
Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
∙Sides
- Bacon $18.50
- Spinach $16.50
Available between 9am to 2pm

Salted Japanese Soy Beans (Edamame) $5.00
Garden Salad with the Choice of Ponzu or Sesame Dressing $5.90
Salmon Sashimi (5 pieces) $10.00
Numban Chicken Don $13.90
- Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce on rice
Kakuni (Pork Belly) Don $15.90
- Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
Big Rooster $7.20
- Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce
Karaage Crispy Chicken Curry $14.90
- Japanese style curry with crispy chicken
Sweet Egg $2.20

Pancakes or French Toast $19.00
- With streaky bacon, maple syrup, mixed berry compote and whipped cream
Garlic Loaf $12.00
- With spread of pesto, sundried tomato tapenade and balsamic & olive oil
Oven Baked Salmon $26.50
- Served with creamy kumara mash, sauteed spinach, candied baby carrots and Bearnaise sauce
Brigettes Tasting Platter $55.00
- Selection of items from our menu including garlic loaf, spreads, warm lamb salad, salt & pepper squid, oven baked salmon, cured meats, cheese and soup
BLT Bagel $19.00
- With bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli served with fries
Morroccan Spiced Beef Mince $17.50
- Served with a poached egg and grilled vienna
Mushrooms $5.00
Duck Liver Parfait $18.00
- Brigettes house-made parfait and served with fig & apple chutney and grilled ciabatta