Spice 'n' Life Indian Cuisine in Christchurch Menu

ENTREE ENTREE
  • 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.
CHICKEN MAINS CHICKEN MAINS
  • 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 MAINS LAMB MAINS
  • 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 MAINS BEEF MAINS
  • 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
SEAFOOD MAINS SEAFOOD MAINS
  • 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.
BIRYANI - RICE DISH BIRYANI - RICE DISH
  • 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
VEGETARIAN MAINS VEGETARIAN MAINS
  • 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.
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • 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
ACCOMPANIMENTS ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • 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

  • Scallops $2.20
  • Works $9.50
  • Tarakihi Fillet $7.00
  • Kiwi Dog $3.40
  • Paua $3.50
  • Blue Cod Fillet $9.00
  • Bacon & Egg $6.00
  • Mussels (1/2 doz) $6.00
  • Yellow noodles with soy sauce and vegetables $16.00
  • Calamari with sweet chili paste and vegetables $20.00
  • Sweet-N- Sour
    • Thai style sweet-n-sour with seasonal vegetables, pineapple and tomato
  • Phad See Eew
    • Rice noodles with egg, sweet soy and vegetables
  • 21.Phud Mee-Lueng
    • Yellow noodles with soya sauce, egg and seasonal begetables and bean sprouts
  • Green curry
    • Well-known Thai curry with coconut cream and green chili paste combined with selected vegetables
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • Green or red curry with vegetables and tofu (optional) $16.00
  • Extras & Fillings:
  • Beetroot Bruschetta with Feta, Honey & Walnuts $20.50
  • Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon $18.50
  • Bagel with Whipped Cream Cheese, Jam or Pesto $9.50
  • Beer Battered Fries with Aioli
  • Bacon & Free-range Eggs with Toast & Relish $14.50
  • Raw Cheesecake - Seasonal Fruit, Low GI, Gluten & Dairy Free $8.50
  • Small $12.50
  • Fried Chicken Pieces $3.00 each
  • Pork
  • Combo 3 $12.50
    • Roast Roll, 3 roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • -Sandwiches $6.90
  • - Medium $13.50
  • Salads S $5.00 each / L $6.50 each
  • -Large $15.50
  • Stir-Fried Mussels with Chilli Sauce $18.00/$34.00
  • Chicken with Chilli Sauce (Spicy & Cold) $8.00
  • Satay Beef in Sizzling Plate $18.00/$34.00
  • Salty Fish & Chicken Eggplant Pot $18.00/$28.00
  • Stir Fried Potato, Capsicum & Eggplant $18.00/$28.00
  • Stir Fried Lamb with Spring Onion & Ginger $18.00/$34.00
  • Spiced Salt Pork Rib $18.00/$34.00
  • Seafood Egg Foo Yung $18.00/$30.00
  • - HERB & BEER BATTERED FISH OF THE DAY W/ TARRAGON TARTARE SAUCE
  • MAIN + SIDE $14.50
  • - BEETROOT & FETA POWER SALAD
  • - CRISPY FALAFEL W/ MINTED AIOLI
  • HOT CHIPS $6.00
  • - HERBALISCIOUS GARDEN SALAD
  • - KUMARA RIBBONS W/ CUMIN SEED SALT
  • FISH GOUJON SANDWICH $10.00
  • Vegetables Fried Noodles $11.50
  • Braised Fish Fillet with Hot Pot $18.50
  • Beef with Black Bean Sauce $15.50
  • Beef Fried Noodles $11.50
  • Beef with Ginger & Spring Onion $18.50
  • Entree
    • Spring Rolls / Deep Fried Wontons
  • Soup
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn Soup
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $15.50
  • Clams with black bean sauce (subject to availability) $18.00
  • Chicken with Hoi Sin sauce $16.80
  • Chinese roast duck $23.00 / $44.00
    • half / whole
  • Stir fried squid with seasonal vegetables $21.00
  • Chicken and cashew nuts $18.90
  • Deep fried fish fillet with sweet and sour sauce $21.00
  • King prawns with garlic and bean threads casserole $23.10
  • Prawns (in shell) with hot and spicy chilli $23.10
  • 1 390 ml soft drink
  • 4 Roast potatoes, 390ml coke
  • Lamb (Small/Medium/Large) $ 11.50/$ 14.50/$ 18.00
  • 3 Roast Potatoes
  • Pork (Small/Medium/Large) $ 11.50/$ 14.50/$ 18.00
  • Beef(Sandwiches/Rolls) $ 7.50/$ 8.50
  • Whole $ 20.00
  • Quarter chicken
  • Rainbow Roll $ 22.00
    • Two white fishes, tuna, salmon, eel, crab meat, cucumber, avocado
  • Sashimi Regular $ 26
  • • Tender Eye-Fillet
  • • Beef
  • Salmon Roll $ 15.00
    • Fresh salmon, avocado, cucumber, mayo
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don $ 12.00
    • Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, shichimi, spring onion, sesame seed, mayo, egg
  • Chicken Roll $ 17.00
    • Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, avocado
  • California Roll $ 15.00
    • Crab meat, cucumber, avocado
  • Lemon Curd $16.00
    • Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
  • Chocolate torte $18.00
    • Spiced rum jelly, coffee, Cocoa nibs, Salted caramel ice cream
  • Loin of 'Lovat' venison $45.00
    • Pickled red cabbage, Roasted kumara, Sautéed broccolini
  • Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
    • Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb
  • Rachel Scott Ciabatta $8.00
    • 'Tasman Bay' extra virgin olive oil
  • Pan-fried Duck breast $44.00
    • pickled butternut, beet root fondant, Fennel, marinated orange
  • Agnolotti pasta $42.00
    • Kalamata olives, White asparagus, Tomato emulsion
  • Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
    • Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
  • Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
  • Platter/big $45.00
  • Prawn & Koroket $7.90
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Sakura Bento $10.50
  • Salmon Nigiri $7.90
  • Special Bento $10.50
  • Platter/medium $35.00
  • Breads + spreads $10.00
  • Soy $0.70
  • Iced coffee $7.00
  • Long black $3.50
  • Cheese or Date scone n/a
  • Short black $3.50
  • Cranberry + coconut toast with butter + jams $7.00
  • Hollandaise optional n/a
  • Strawberry & chocolate $5.40
  • Low fat pesto $5.40
  • Wholly guacamole $9.30
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and guacamole
  • Sal's $29.00/ $17.00
    • Double pepperoni, italian fennel sausage, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Garlic & herb $5.40
  • Big schnitz $11.20
    • Chicken schnitzel, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese, salsa relish and mayonnaise
  • Donald trump $29.00/ $17.00
    • Italian fennel sausage, mushrooms, red onion, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Gluten free roll (Extra) $1.30
  • Terra viva hot smoked salmon (50g) $6.50
  • Brioche french toast (va) $19.50
    • With bacon jam ice cream & maple syrup
  • Bubble & squeak (gf) (ef) $28
    • With braised 'apple tree farm' free farmed pork belly, mustard sauce and crackling straws
  • Available 7:30am to 2:30pm
  • Streaky bacon, smoked cumberland sausage $6
  • Eggs terra viva (v) $24
    • With mushroom and feta, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • (GF) = Gluten Free / (VA) = Vegan Available / (EF) = Egg Free /(V)= Vegan / (DF) = Dairy Free
  • available 11am to 2:30pm
Spice 'n' Life Indian Cuisine

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392 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand

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