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

CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
BACON & CORN PATTY $2.70
CHICKEN KEBAB $3.00
TOMATO $4.50
CHEESE & PINEAPPLE $4.90
CRUMBED CHICKEN FILLET $3.90
MINI DONUTS 4 FOR $2.00
SEAFOOD STICK $2.00

Cheesy Corn chips $12
- served with chipotle tomato salsa, sour cream and black bean dip
Cheesy Corn chips (GF, V) $12
- served with chipotle tomato salsa, sour cream and black bean dip
Fish and Chips (GF) POA
- Please contact us for today's Fresh Catch and choose pan seared, crumbed or battered, served with a fresh green salad, fries, homemade tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
Confit Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling (GF available) $29.50
- served on kumara and potato gratin with braised red cabbage, apple chutney, fresh greens and red wine jus
Sauteed Prawn Spaghetti $26
- served with chilli, lime, garlic, fresh parmesan and parsley
Quinoa Cakes (GF/ Vegan) $24
- homemade cakes, pan fried, served with mushrooms and haloumi, marinated zucchini ribbons, and avocado salsa
Pegasus Burger $19.50
- housemade prime beef patty with bacon, smoked cheddar, ailoi, onion rings, lettuce our own chutney and fries
Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae $12
- Vanilla icecream and warm fudge brownie topped with chocolate sauce, candied nuts and whipped cream

Assorted slices $4.50
Herb & garlic bread $5.50
Pancakes $15.50
- with glazed banana, bacon & maple syrup
Herb & garlic bread $5.50
-with grilled chicken $22.00
Open bean & lentil burger $27.50
- with crispy onion rings / beetroot chips in gluten free bun
Market fresh soup of the day $9.50
Manuka fumed blue cod $28.50
- grilled summer vegetables / poached egg & sauce hollandaise

Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork)
- Thai fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, crushed peanut.
Thai Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Steamed rice stir fried with mix vegetables and egg.
Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
- Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
- Egg noodle with chicken, bean sprouts, crispy noodle.
Thai Ho Fan ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables, and gravy.
B.B.Q Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
- Rice noodle with B.B.Q pork, bean sprouts.
Stir Fried Basil ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
- Stir fried basil and vegetables
Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
- Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.

MUSHROOM $24.00
- field mushrooms, swiss browns, sauteed onion and spinach
Seafood and Saffron Chowder $18.00
- with a selection of fresh seafood and freshly baked ciabatta
BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
- with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips (GF on request)
Raspberry Sorbet n/a
SPICED BEEF BRISKET $28.00
- on oven baked agria burnt baby onions (GF)
FRENCH MARTINI $18.50
- vodka, chambord and pineapple juice
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS $20.50
- celeriac puree, bacon, salt and rosti
Hawaiian Pizza n/a
- Ham, cheese, tomato sauce, cheese

Chocolate Torte, Berry Compote, Chocolate Sauce, Cream $14.00
Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00
Vanilla Panna Cotta, Rhubarb & Apple, Toasted Oats $14.00
Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00

Mama Hooch Cheeseburger $19
- beef/pork pattie, smoked cheddar, pickled onion rings, Mustard aioli, gherkins in a brioche bun. Served w fries
Mexican Salad Bowl $19
- hot chicken, beans, corn, crushed corn chips, jalapenos, avo, salsa, pumpkin seeds, mixed leaves w lime & coriander sour cream
Dirty Burger $19
- spicy chicken breast, salsa, chipotle aioli, cheese in a brioche bun. Served w fries
Fries $7
- w ketchup or chipotle aioli
Fresh Fish $19
- fried w salad & fries
Piggy Burger $19
- crispy bbq pork belly, smoked cheddar, gherkins, lettuce, avo, salsa & mustard aioli. Served w fries
Breakfast Tray $19
- petit bircher muesli, crossiant, jam, ricotta & fruit salad
Bacon $3

Egg Jianbing with Fried Bread Stick $5.00
Vitamilk Black Sesame Soy Bean Drink (300ml) $3.00
Egg Jianbing with Fried Crispy Piece $5.00
Seaweed Salad with Soy Sauce $5.00
Spiced Pork Trotter $5.00
Homemade Noodles with Tianjing Style Zha Jiang $10.00
Dim Sum Meal $3.00
- add 3 side dishes and a drink to your noodle order
Chef's Special Homemade Noodles Soup with Beef Shank $12.00

Baklava $2.50
Medium $11.00
Small $9.00
- Lamb
- Mixed
Lamb, Beef, Chicken $4.00 each
Cream Roll $1.50
- Falafel

PINEAPPLE RINGS $1.50
LARGE HOTDOG $2.10
CURRY ROLLS $2.80
SAUSAGE $1.50
PACIFIC OYSTERS EACH $1.50
JAM RAPS $2.00
CRABSTICK $1.50
SPRING ROLLS $2.80

Tempura V/A DF $17.00
- Japanese battered fried prawn and vegetables, Tentsuyu dip
Edamame V GF DF $6.00
- Steamed green soya beans
Sashimi GF/A DF $17.00
- Japanese style of fresh sliced Salmon and White fish
Green Tea Ice Cream GF $6.00
Steam Rice V GF DF $3.00
Nabe - Seafood $45.00
- Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Squid, Tsuyu broth
Smoky Poku Ribu DF $25.00
- Braised pork ribs, Manuka smoked, Crispy lotus root
Chicken Wings - Crispy GF/A DF $21.00
- With choice of pickle or salad on side

Toast and Home-Made Preserves $8.50
BLT $17.50
- bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on toasted ciabatta with aioli and fries
Toasted Muesli $11.50
- served with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt and berry coulis
Steak Fries with Aioli $7.00
(A) Bacon $17.50
Eggs Benedict
- 2 poached eggs served on a toasted ciabatta with either crispy bacon, or smoked salmon smothered in a rich hollandaise sauce
A Selection of Bread and Dips $12.50
Breads and Dips $14.50
- a selection of bread with house-made dips

Vegetarian $6.00
- Onion, tomato, mushroom, cheese
Pesto & cheese $7.00
Hawaiian $6.00
- Ham, cheese, pineapple
Fruit toast $8.00
- Two thick slices with jam & cream cheese
Eggs on toast $9.00
- Poached, scrambled or fried served on multigrain toast
Muesli & fruit $10.00
- Served with seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
Choose from $7.00
- Ham, chicken, bacon or falafel
Big breakfast $18.00
- Bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms, sausages & baked beans served on ciabatta

Super Bugger Betta Burger Bargain $26.00
- Say that fast 3 times & get an extreme high five & much respect! SUPER BUGGER BURGER with chips & a tasty beverage (House beer or wine, coke range , lemonade, orange juice)
Selection of gourmet ice creams - Check our specials board for today’s flavours POA
Woolly Sahara Sand Hopper $13.50
- Moroccan spiced sheep pattie, date chutney, char-grilled capsicum, lemon yoghurt, lettuce. >>
Chicken Pig $13.50
- grilled chicken, lettuce, double bacon, tomato, avocado, aiolI
Iwi Burger $13.50
- beef pattie, beetroot, egg, tomato, lettuce, cheese, tomato sauce, chow-chow.
Lock Stock & One Smoking Burger $18.00
- 320gms of beef patties, double belly bacon, triple cheese, iceberg lettuce, smoky bbq sauce and aioli
Crumbed Cheese Pleaser $11.00
- Crumbed & fried camembert, tomato, lettuce, red onion & plum chutney. - with bird $13.00
Cheese Retro Vision $13.50
- crumbed & fried camembert, tomato, lettuce, red onion & plum chutney. - Cheese is cooked in beef tallow

Quiche $12
- In house made quiche with side salad
Fish $ Chips $16
- Beer battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce
Lamb Salad $16
- Lamb, roast veg, salad leaves, tomato, asparagus, feta, cucumber, minted yoghurt dressing
Eggs Benedict $16
- Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
Big Breakfast $16
- Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
Pasta $12
- Pasta of the Day
Corn Fritter Salad $12
- Bacon, salad leaves, avocado salsa, asparagus, Corn fritters
Moroccan Chicken Salad $12
- Moroccan chicken, fresh salad, minted yoghurt dressing