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

BEER BATTERED FISH $24.00
- smashed peas / fries / tartare / lemon
SICHUAN SQUID $18.00
- green papaya slaw / pickled chilli / crispy shallots / palm sugar lime dressing
PULLED PORK BURGER $24.00
- jalapeño slaw / chipotle mayo / chilli BBQ / brioche bun
PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
- apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo
HOUSE DOUGHNUTS $12.00
- passionfruit curd / mango sorbet / pistachios
BLUE CHEESE SALAD $22.00
- roast and pickled beets / Parma ham / cider poached pears / walnuts / arugula
STICKY DATE & CHOCOLATE PUDDING $12.00
- salted caramel sauce / vanilla ice cream
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE $12.00
- cookie crumble / raspberry sorbet / meringue / dark chocolate sauce

Lemon Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
Vegetarian Soy Noodles $9.00
Fried Kuai Teow $9.80
- Thick rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in sweet soy and mild chili sauce.
Vegetarian Singapore Noodles $9.00
Garlic Fried Rice $10.50
- Fried rice with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
Hot Six $10.20
- Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in special Thai chili sauce.
Seafood Combination $11.00
- Egg noodles with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in oyster sauce.
Chili Beef $9.80
- Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in hot and spicy chili sauce.

NZ Green Lipped Mussels $20
- Served in a tomato and white wine sauce with fettuccine
Fettuccine Avocado $20
- In a cream sauce
Cannelloni $20
- Beef, full of diary protein, herbs, baked with our tomato sauce
Spaghetti Arrabbiata $20
- Ham, mushrooms, olives, garlic, parsley and chilli cooked in our red sauce
Spaghetti Napoletana $15
- Spaghetti topped with our home-made tomato sauce
Aprile M $15 L $19
- Ham & Egg
Napoletana Sauce $3.50
Fettuccine Alla Crema $20
- Fettuccine cooked with mushrooms, ham, parsley & cream sauce

TUNA TATAKI $20.00
- and confit of pork with pickled cucumber, avocado sour cream dressing (gf)
THAI CHICKEN ROTI $18.00
- spicy thai chicken spring onions in crispy roti with red curry dressing.
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS $24.50
- on celeriac puree and bacon salt on rosit (GF)
Tiramisu $14.50
- classic Italian dessert with mascarpone, kahlua and espresso
Raspberry Sorbet n/a
AFFOGATO $16.00
- espresso shot, ice cream and your choice of shot
THAI ROTI WITH SPICED CHICKEN $15.00
MUSHROOM RISOTTO $25.00
- with smoked walnuts, spinach selection, wild mushrooms and white truffle oil

Prawn wonton $8.00
- prawn and pork in boiled wonton
Edamame $5.00
BBQ eel $17.80
- BBQ eel with original teriyaki sauce
BBQ beef combo $15.00
- stir fried beef with original BBQ sauce with mini salad, rice & miso soup
Vegetarian sushi $9.50
Teriyaki pork ginger-don $13.00
- our original teriyaki pork ginger on rice
Gyo-za dumpling $8.50/$9.50
- pork and vegetable in pan fried dumpling (6P/8P)
Fresh tekka-don $17.00
- fresh tuna sashimi on sushi rice

Seared Salmon Nigiri $5.50
- 2pcs
Tuna $17.50
- 9pcs
Garden Salad (V) $8.00
Takoyaky (Optopus ball) $8.00
- 8 pcs
Teriyaki Chicken with rice $18.00
- Grilled hold chiken thigh finished with teriyaki sauce served with salad
Delux Sashimi Platter $29.50
- 22 pcs
Pork Kakuni with rice $19.80
- Pork belly slow cooked in sweet soy sauce, served with steamed vegetables
Vege Roll (V) $10.50
- 8pc

Works Burguer $6.50
Spring Roll / Curry Roll $2.80
Sausage / Hot Dog $2.20
Red (Akaroa) Cod $4.60
Chicken Burguer $5.50
Cheese and Pineapple $5.00
BBC (Beef, Bacon & Cheese) $3.80
Vegetarian $4.50

Leberwurst/Liver Pate – Different pates served with bread and pickles N/A
Brotzeit/Mixed Platter – Variation of cold cuts, dried meats and cheese served with breads and pickles N/A
Prosciutto Platter – Dried, cured, smoked hams from all over Europe, served with breads, pickles and olives N/A
Bavarian Weißwurst with Pretzel and sweet mustard N/A
Leberkäse/Meatloaf N/A
- with bread roll, sauerkraut and mustard / with Berliner Potato Salad
Bulette/Meatball N/A
- with bread roll, mustard and pickles / with Berliner Potato Salad
Pretzel with butter N/A
Choice of Salami with Cheese, Ham with Cheese or Black Forest Ham with butter and pickles N/A
- on White Bread Roll / on Multigrain Roll / on Pretzel

CHICKEN KORMA $10.00
Chick Peas Curry $7.00
Lamb Madras $10.00
Chicken Korma $10.00
Small $77.50
VEG. KORMA $7.00
BEEF VINDALOO $10.00
Mango Chicken $10.00

Sirloin 300 gr $28.00
- A juicy prime cut of Angus Steakgrilled medium rare over the hot coals
Ensalada verde $6.00
- Green salad with a delicate passion fruit dressing
For one $28.00
- A selection of different meat cuts: Beef, chorizo and chicken accompanied by your choice of 1 side and 1 sauce
Ribeye 400 gr $33.00
- Bone in Grilled to your choice
Papas Fritas $5.00
- French fries
Chori Pan $9.00
- House made chorizo and arepas
Guaro $2.00
- Medium Spicy Yoghurt sauce
Chimichurri $2.00

Sweet corn fritters (warm) $10.00
- Served with capsicum and apricot relish and balsamic glaze
Pizza bread (warm) $7.50
- Dusted with parmesan and parsley
Thai prawns (warm) GF $15.00
- Sauteed in chili, garlic and coriander served with charred lime
Mini steak $9.50
Makikihi fries (fried) GF $7.50
- Served with rosemary salt and aioli
Fish and chips $22.50
- Beer battered snapper fillets served with golden fries, tartare sauce and a garden salad
Open steak sandwich (on request) GF $20.50
- Grilled 150g sirloin steak with lettuce, tomatoes, onion marmalade and aioli served on a garlic batard with garden salad and fries
Chicken bacon wrap $19.50
- Grilled chicken breast with bacon, mesclun, slaw and sweet chilli wrapped in a flour tortilla served with garden salad, fries and aioli

Fries with aioli (gf) $7.50
Churros $12.00
- crispy donuts with chocolate orange sauce
Cortado fondue (for 2) $20.00
- 3 cheese fondue, perfect for sharing
Calamari $11.00
- salt & pepper style & garlic aioli (gf)
The pancake stack $16.00
- maple syrup & berries topped with mascarpone whipped cream
Patatas bravas $11.00
- fried potatoes & spicy tomato salsa (gf)
Tiramisu $12.00
- layers of creamy mascarpone with coffee and amaretto soaked sponge fingers
Spanish tortilla $11.00
- garlic, onion & potatoes in a spanish omelette (gf)

Guacamole $8.00
- w tomato pico de gallo, jalapeño, coriander, totopos
Crunchy Papas & Olive $15.00
- frijoles, cress, carrot slaw, pepitas, blackened onion crema
Crumbed Chili Portobello $16.00
- w bruised cherry tomatoes, chili, capsicum mojo
Ancho Chili Chicken (Free Range) $7.00
- poblano rajas, seeds, crispy kale, chili, coriander
Plancha BBQ Apple Mole Chicken (Free Range) $18.00
- charred pineapple, sesame
Charred Watermelon $12.00
- queso, baby rocket, sunflower seeds, ancho dressing
Coffee Agave Lamb $16.00
- zucchini, pumpkin, oregano, garlic chips, salsa borracha
Esquites $8.00
- corn, chipotle butter, magic powder, queso seco, blackened onion crema

Cajun Chicken Salad $19.50
- Chicken tenders tossed thru salad greens & topped with crispy noodles & a mint yoghurt dressing
Kids Platter $8.50
- Ham & cheese toastie, rice crackers, raisins, lolly cake & fruit
The Works $20.00
- Sausage, bacon, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown & toast with eggs as you like them.
Bagel – Cinnamon bagel with jam and cream cheese $8.10
Bagel – Smoked salmon and cream cheese $11.00
Caesar Salad $16.50
- Cos lettuce with bacon,croutons,shaved parmesean,anchovies & a poached egg (available Gluten Free)
Eggs Benedict $17.50
- Bacon
Thai Beef Salad $20.00
- Marinated sirloin served on salad greens finished with chilli jam