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

Smoked Warehou Fishcakes Fresh, locally caught, house smoked warehou fishcakes with broccoli slaw and a mild horseradish mayonnaise. $19.90
Bread Plait Trio plait with garlic butter, hummus and Vicar's pesto. For 2 $10.90 / For 4 $16.90
Seasoned wedges $6.90 / $9.90
Honey Roasted Vegetable Salad (GF) Honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli. $19.90
Molten Chocolate Fondant - Chocolate ganache, chocolate wafer, chocolate ice cream and Chantilly cream $12.90
Side salad - / $6.90
Pine nut, pesto and parmesan $8.90
Soup of the Day (GF*) With toasted ciabatta. $10.90 / Main $15.90

Salmon pastrami, blood orange, fennel, burrata $19
O.G.B Mash $10
Charred octopus, sofrito, pickled radish, black garlic $18
Freekeh, farro, barberries, smoked almonds, fava beans $18
Seasonal Vegetables $8
Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
Beef or tomato tartare, truffle, fermented hot sauce, egg $18

14. Roast Pork Chow Mein
26. Vegetable Fried Rice
17. Chicken Foo Young
4. Chicken Cashew Nuts On Fried Rice
18. Roast Pork Foo Young
3. Chicken Vegetables on Fried Rice
24. Sweet and Sour Fish
11. Curried Steak on Fried Rice

Plain udon $8.90
Tempura prawn udon $11.90
Teriyaki / Katsu / Karaage chicken don $12.90
Chicken katsu curry $15.90
Unagi don $18.90
- Fresh water eel
Ten don $13.90
- Deep fried prawns and tempura veges
Served on rice with miso soup
Served on rice with miso soup

ONION KULCHA $5.50
- Fillet bread stuffed with crispy onion, tomatoes, coriander and spices.
CORIANDER'S SPECIAL TIKKA $15.00
- Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt, fenugreek and fresh ground spices, then cooked in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
KEEMA NAAN $5.50
- Fillet bread stuffed with lamb mince, herbs and spices, onions, and coriander.
PRAWN PAKORAS $18.00
- Prawns dipped in a chickpea flour with herbs and spices, then deep-fried. Eight pieces per portion.
BOMBAY CHICKEN $21.00
- Diced chicken fillets cooked in a vegetable gravy with freshly ground herbs and spices, cream and fresh coriander.
GOA FISH MALABARI $22.00
- A classic Goan specialty. Gurnard fish cooked in a creamy sauce with ginger, garlic, vinegar and capsicum.
MUSHROOM DO PAYAZA $18.00
- Mushrooms cooked with chunks of onion and tomato along with ginger, garlic, spices and fresh coriander.
CORIANDER PLATTER $12.00
- Includes one samosa, one onion bhaji, one lamb tikka, one lamb chop and one chicken tikka.

BLAT $18.50
- Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on gorgeous Turkish bread served with fries
Extras $2.00
- Bacon / Egg / Mushroom / Hashbrown / Onion Rings
Option 1 $13.00
- Fish Bites / Chicken Nuggets / Fries / Jelly / Drink
Pizza $15.00
- Hawaiian or cheese
Fish Bites $15.00
- served with fries & tomato sauce
Mushroom Fettuccine $18.00
- Fettuccine pasta tossed in a flavorsome creamy mushroom sauce - Add chicken $22.00
Thai Beef Salad $21.00
- Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
Kiwi Burger $22.00
- 180grm Angus meat pattie, egg, beetroot, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, mustard & house mayo stacked in a warm toasted bun

Ramen Soup with Fresh Veggy $10 Reg / $15 Lge
Rice with Soy Nuggets $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
Smoked Crispy Rolls with Veggy $12.50 Reg / $19 Lge
Vegetarian Kebabs $4.50
Hotplate Sambal Lemon Eggplant Tofu
- Spicy sour Sambal Lemon Eggplant over Crispy Tofu on hot plate
Fresh Veggy with Soy Roll and Tomato $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Large $24.00
Large $24.00

Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
- shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
- served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
- loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
- choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
- chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
- pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
- in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad

Lamb Chettinad (Med-Hot) $13.90
Tandoori Chicken $16.00
Kadhai Chicken (Hot) $13.90
Adraki Aloo Gobi (Mild) $12.90
Lamb Korma (Mild) $13.90
Chicken palak (Med) $13.90
Lamb Palak (Med) $13.90
Kashmiri Naan $5.00

All Steak Pies $5.00
Chicken Vege $5.00
Mince $4.50
Cottage $5.00
Savouries $2.00
Croquettes $3.20
Sausage Rolls $2.50
Gourmet & Sausage Roll $5.00

Selection of homemade Ice Cream $10.00
- Matcha, Adzuki and Yuzu
Tsukune Chicken mince balls with tare & egg yolk $7.00
Yaki Onigiri Rice ball with miso $7.00
Buta Wakame Pork belly with sweet miso $10.00
Miso soup $3.00
Sasami Chicken fillet with plum sauce $7.00
Ebi Yuan prawn with chilli mayo $12.00
Chefs Special Sushi $14.00
- 6 pieces

Poached Organic Eggs $16
- With. Micro Salad. Raw Spinach and Artichoke Ketchup
Steel Cut Oat Porridge (df) $12.5
- High in protein & fibre Served with lush healthy toppings (Toppings change weekly)
Millet & Brown Rice Porridge (gf.v.wf.df) $14
- Brown rice and millet with cardamom, chia. vanilla and cacao
Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
Toast (gf option) $8.5
- (whotegrain. our own gluten free) with your choice of: Peanut butter (salt free) - organic almond nut butter - GF Vegemite
Grain Free Raw Breakfast (paieo. gf.df.v.wf) $14.5
- Almonds, banana, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, dried fruit coconut chia seeds & seasonal fruit
Mushroom $4 50
Add poahed egg $ 2.50

Scallops (warm) GF $16.00
- Pan fried served with pineapple salsa and bacon
Baby salmon fillet $29.50
- Smoked salmon croquette, carrot and ginger puree, fennel and citrus salad and orange vinaigrette
Canterburry lamb rump GF $30.00
- Oven roasted lamb rump with kumara and potato dauphinoise, spinach puree, semidried vine tomatoes and red currant jus
Marinated lamb (warm) GF $16.50
- Grilled and served with semi dried tomatoes and bell pepper vinaigrette
Duo of beef GF $29.50
- Grilled sirloin of beef and braised brisket with fondant potato, red onion marmalade, bell pepper vinaigrette and jus
Sticky beef brisket (warm) GF $15.00
- Braised beef brisket served with gremolata
Ham and cheese pizza $9.50
Crispy polenta (fried) GF $10.00
- Served with rocket, shaved parmesan and aioli

Carpaccio $24.00
- beef fillet, lemon oil, anchovies, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano
Persian Feta and Lemon salad $25.00
- Pickled vegetables, Beurre Noisette Rye crumb
Steak tartare $24.00
- Hens yolk, Baguette
Rachel Scott Ciabatta $8.00
- 'Tasman Bay' extra virgin olive oil
Pan fried Grouper $43.00
- Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
Pan-fried Duck breast $44.00
- pickled butternut, beet root fondant, Fennel, marinated orange
Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
- Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
Lemon Curd $16.00
- Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet

Eggs on toast $9.00
- Poached, scrambled or fried served on multigrain toast
BLT $7.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise
Happy hotcakes $6.00
- Two hotcakes with ice cream, cream & maple syrup
Junior big breakfast $8.00
- Bacon, egg, hash brown, toast with tomato sauce
Cinnamon porridge Topped with apricots, brown sugar & cream
Muesli & fruit $10.00
- Served with seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
Pesto & cheese $7.00
Eggs benedict $16.00
- Salmon, bacon or mushrooms on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce