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

Sharing plates for two
San Daniele prosciutto, pear, rocket, hazelnuts and goat's cheese (GF) $18.00
House made potato gnocci, Braised beef cheeks, gremolata, pecorino $28.00
Sides and Bites
Baby cos lettuce, sherry vinaigrette (GF) $8.00
Salsiccia $24.00
- Pork sausage, tomato, roasted onion, ricotta, rocket, mozzarella
Market fish, cauliflower pureé, charred cauliflower, cherry tomato, chilli, anchovies and olives (GF) $35.00
House smoked salmon, fennel and orange salad, salsa verde (GF) $16.00

Pitza Makhsos Yoghurt, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
Bolang $5
Chalaw Halve Lamb, Salad, Drink S $11 / L $15
Nandagh Kabab Mixed. Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
Spaghetti S $8.5 / L $12
Barger $6
Nandagh Kabab Chicken, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
Falafel S $8.5 / L $12

Cheese $18.00
- cheese, cheese or more cheese
Option 3 $15.00
Steak Sandwich $20.00
- cooked just the way you like it, served with Aioli, mustard lettuce, tomato, red onion on warm focaccia bread with fries
Open Focaccia Sandwich $18.50
- Tender pieces of chicken breast in a creamy mushroom & tamagan sauce, served on toasted focaccia
Rib-eye Steak $32.00
- 200g. Angus rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
Kids Ice cream Sunday $6.00
Drink
Daily Creation $10.00
- Please check with our staff for today’s special dessert creation

Mongolian Beef $9.80
- Thin rice with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
Sambal Chicken $9.80
- Thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce.
Curry Laksa Soup $10.20
- Egg noodles with king prawns, chicken, crab meat, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style creamy coconut curry soup.
Cashew Chicken Chow Mee $10.50
- Egg noodles with roast cashew nuts, chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
Hokkien Mee $9.80
- Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili sauce.
Seafood Mee Goreng $11.00
- Egg noodles with king prawns calamari, crab meat, fish balls, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian style sauce.
Sambal Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
- Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian-style sambal sauce.
Green Curry Chicken $9.80
- Thin rice noodle with chicken, tomato and vegetables in Thai spicy green curry sauce.

Chicken, pork or steak with cashew nuts on rice $18.00
Stir-fried fish-balls with chinese vegetable $14.00
Chinese vegetables with oyster sauce $14.50
Combination wonton noodle soup $14.80
- egg noodles cooked with wontons, bean sprouts, pork, beef and chicken
Chicken on rice $14.50
- boiled chicken pieces on top of specially cooked rice served with traditional fish sauce, cucumber and sprinkled with peanuts
King prawns with cashew nuts $20.00
Vegetarian satay $12.50
- stir-fry vegetables with peanut sauce on a bed of steamed rice
Chicken, pork or steak fried vegetables in oyster sauce $15.50

Steak and Sweet
Steak and Kidney
Steak and Mushroom
Cornish Pastie
Chicken, Corn & Plum Sauce Quiche
Steak, Cheese
Butter Chicken
Chicken and Satay

Seasoned Wedges $10.00
- Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
Crumbed Calamari $15.00
- Crumbed calamari rings with fresh lemon and chipotle mayo
Azuki Bean and Beetroot Salad $25.00
- Azuki bean, roast beetroot, cauliflower, walnut & black quinoa salad, with goat's cheese, rocket micros finished with a balsamic & olive oil dressing
Grilled Sirloin Steak $28.00
- 200g Sirloin steak with roasted field mushroom, fresh spinach & cherry tomato coleslaw, beer battered fries & cafe de Paris butter
Banana Split $6.50
- banana, two balls of vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce
Orange Roughy $24.00
- Panko crumbed fillets on salad leafs with fried new potato fresh tomato chive, cucumber salsa, roast garlic & lime aioli
Pan Seared Lemon Sole $39.00
- stuffed with chorizo sausage with salsa verde, green beans, parmesan brioche crumbs, burre blanc & sweet potato puree
Crispy Chicken $12.00
- w/ fries & salad

Deep Fried Fish
- Tartare, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Aioli. Served with Fries.
Quick Breakfast $8.00
- French Toast served with Bacon and drizzled in Maple Syrup, dusted with Icing Sugar & Cinnamon
Sausages (2) $ 1.50
Hash-Browns $ 1.50
Grilled Tomato $ 1.00
Waimairi Beach Fish & Chips $ 10.00
- Beer Battered Fried Fillets & Chips. Served with a side Salad.
Mushrooms $ 1.50
Bar Snack Menu
- Take a look at the Bar Snack Menu for lighter options like Fries, Wedges, Toasted Sandwiches.

Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
- Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
Chicken Madras $8.50
- A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. Boneless chicken cooked in hot spices.
Tadka Daal $8.50
- Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seed, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric.
Lamb Vindaloo $9.50
- A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
Mattar Paneer $8.50
- Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
Vegetable Korma $8.50
- Vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices
Chicken Korma $8.50
- Boneless chicken in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices.
Aaloo Mattar $8.50
- Potato and green peas sautéed with Indian spices.

Caramalised Lemon Tart $6.00
- Served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
Roasted Eggplant & Salsa Verde $8.00 / $13.00
- Locally grown organic eggplant roasted until tender and then topped with a piquant salsa verde, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
Rice Crackle $4.00
- A perennial favorite of young and old alike!!
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)
Gluten Free Quiche $10.00 / $16.00
- Ever changing fillings, baked daily with our own home made gluten free pastry, served with a side of house slaw and chutney (Without / With Salad)
Filled Mini Croissants $5.00/each
- Served warm or straight from the cabinet, an ideal nibble as you go about your day
Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
- Served with berry coulis

Wontons with Sweet & Sour Sauce (12) $10.00
Mushroom $4.40
Bacon & Corn Pattie $2.20
Roast Pork with Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
Chilli or Curry $1.00
Lemon Chicken $13.00
Onion Sausage $2.20
Giant(Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Pineapple) $6.80

Gateau du Jour $10.80
Entrecote Cafe de Paris $30.80
- Sirloin steak with herb and garlic butter
Bratwurst $24.80
- with Roesti and salad. Pork or Veal an original Swiss dish
Breakfast $18.80
- Eggs of your choice, Streaky bacon, Swiss breakfast sausages, Tomato, Toast and Cafe Latte
The original Swiss Fondue $36.00 P/P
- (minimum 2 people)
Seafood Chowder $18.80
- (Ch-Ch's best)
Buendnerfleisch and bread $22.80
The original beef canelloni $23.80

- tasty cheddar, red onion, fresh basil with tomato relish $8.50
– hummus and tomato $8.00
– salmon and cream cheese $12.00
small salad from our daily fresh selection $7.50
house muesli (low fat + low sugar) $10.50
half n half fruit and toast with jam $10.50
portobello mushrooms with fresh thyme and lemon on toast $15.50
– avocado and bacon $12.00

Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli(V) $11.00
Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavish, dried pear. pickled red onion and olives(V) $14.00
Brioche burger $18.00
- with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
Sous vide local chicken breast $21.00
- with harissa, Pearl cous cous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion(GF)
Cured local bacon $22.00
- poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
Please see counter staff to make your selection

Breakfast sharing platter for two $40.00
- Eggs your way poached, Scrambled or fried, spinach, tomatoes, Streaky bacon, home- made hash browns, sausages, toast, and hollandaise & finished with home-home tomato sauce. Vegetarian option available
Beach fish & chips $22.00
- Fresh fish beer battered served with fries and salad greens.
Belgian-style waffles with Pear & Rhubarb $17.50
-Wilted Spinach $16.00
The Mini $13.00
- Home-made hash brown w bacon, a poached egg & hollandaise.
Crushed Avocado $18.00
- Crushed Avocado on 5 grain multi toast w grilled tomatoes & chilli flakes.
Seasonal Fruit plate $15.00
- Fresh seasonal fruits
Side of Yoghurt, Home-made tomato sauce, hollandaise, Jam, Aioli or tomato sauce all $2.00