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

Spiced fried pineapple dumplings with marou ba ria chocolate sauce $13
Crispy pressed half duck with caramelized mandarin sauce $42
Coconut mousse, jelly and lime syrup $13
Crispy skinned half chicken, 10 spices and black vinegar gf $26
Steamed marlborough tua tua with house made xo sauce gf $26
Sung choi bao of pork $23
Stir fried duck with bean sprouts, cashews and chilli $37
Stir fried chilli prawns gf $34

Fish & Chip Friday $15.0
- Beer battered Fish & Chips
Summer Greens Salad $6.0
Hot Fudge Sundae $12.5
- vanilla soft serve, hot fudge sauce, toffee shards
Triple Triple Beef Burger $27.5
- three prime Angus beef patties, triple cheese, triple bacon, beetroot and caramelised onion
Tear ‘n’ Share Garlic Bread $7.5
- whipped roasted garlic butter
Aubergine Melt $19.5
- grilled eggplant, bell peppers, mozzarella, fresh tomato salsa, summer greens
Angus Beef Burger $22.0
- 200 grams prime Angus beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and mustard
Jamaican Chicken Salad $24.5
- grilled jerk chicken, shredded cabbage, cucumber, fire roasted pineapple, spiced citrus dressing

Caesar Salad $19.00
- Cos lettuce tossed w smoked salmon, garlic croutons, soft poached egg, shredded parmesan, creamy caesar dressing
Goats Cheese Profiteroles $16.00
- With lacing of sweet picked cherries
Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $19.00
- Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, wilted spinach, hollandaise sauce
Organic Granola $9.50
- Toasted grains with pistachio, sunflower seeds, fresh fruit, yoghurt and honey
Halloumi and Quinoa Salad $18.00
- Gojiberries, roast carrot, rocket and apple with lemon and toasted cumin seed vinaigrette
Caramelised Beetroot $19.00
- Feta, rocket, pinenuts, mozzarella
Halloumi & Quinoa Salad $18.00
- Gojiberries, roast carrot, rocket and apple with lemon and toasted cumin seed vinaigrette
Huevos Rancheros $19.50
- Tortilla, red kidney beans, swiss cheese, scrambled eggs, jalapeño, rocket, salsa, avocado - Add sour cream $2.00

Large $28.00
Fried Egg Noodles (Beef, Chicken, Pork) Sate $12.00
BBQ Pork Mix Vegetable on Rice $12.00
Large $28.00
Large $28.00
Medium $18.00
Beef With Curry
Chicken Rice Noodle Soup $12.00

TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN $16.00
- Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce
PORK CUTLET KATSU DON $13.90
- Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
TERIYAKI NINJA SET $10.30
- a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)
NUMBAN CHICKEN DON $13.90
- Tempura chicken with sweet vinegar sauce & special tartare sauce on rice
SALTED JAPANESE SOY BEANS (EDAMAME) $5.00
TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON $12.90
- Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce on rice
YAKI UDON $11.90
- Japanese udon noodle with chicken, veges, Japanese BBQ sauce & mayo
TERIYAKI NINJA $7.20
- Teriyaki chicken with spring onion & Hachi Hachi mayo

Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
Corn fritters with poached eggs, avocado creme, chili and soft herbs $19.00
Hot smoked Akaroa salmon with house pickled beets, horseradish creme fraiche, avocado, chives, croute and soft herbs $22.00
Triple smoked ham with Cheddar, relish, whole grain dijonnaiso and lettuce $7.00
Brioche burger with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served With hash browns and relish $18.00
Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
Free range Chicken and almond pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00

Veggie Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
- Quorn, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert (Double / Snack)
Crumbed Camembert $9.00
- 6 wedges deep fried and served with your choice of dip - we recommend Cranberry or Sweet Chilli
Sea Salt Caramel Gelato $5.00
- Our newest flavour from the award-winning Gellicious Gelato. Salted caramel is so hot right now and this one won't disappoint. Contains Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
Green Demon $9.50
- Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms and Parmesan. Served on Spinach Fettuccine. Optional Sundried Tomatoes and Blue Cheese
Purgatory $18.50 / $9.00
- Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Feta. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
Plain Wedges $5.00
- Deep fried Potato Wedges served with a dip of your choice
Limbo $18.50 / $9.00
- Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Mushrooms and Tomatoes. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
Squid Rings $5.00
- A dozen crumbed rings of calamari with a dip of your choice

Extra pizza toppings $5.00 each
- Prawns / gluten free bases are also available on request
Chicken & brie burger $20.50
- Oven baked chicken breast smothered with melted brie, served in a toasted bun with sliced tomato, burger greens & aioli, and served with fries
Extra pizza toppings $2.50 each
- Ham / mushroom / tomato / pineapple / pesto / olives
Cheesecake of the day $12.00
- See our special board for todays slice of heaven
Sauces $3.00
- Mushroom, peppercorn, chipotle, hollandaise, bearnaise or red wine jus
-Add bacon $3.00
The prawn $17.50
- Garlic prawn, pesto, pine nuts & mozzarella
Chicken madeira $23.50
- Crumbed chicken breast topped with ham and tomato & mozzarella sauce, served with green salad & fries

Squawk Dawg $8.90
- This one is named after the guy who came up with most of these burgers. Its got a Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
Juices $5
Powerade $5
Energy Drinks $5
Bacon $2.5
Mini Velvet Lady $10.90
- 1/2 size Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
Goneburger $16.00
- If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
Big Bird $14.90
- This one used to be made from Moa which was a big bird, but we ran out of them a few years back, so its been replaced with good Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Brie Cheese with Aioli and your choice of Apricot or Cranberry sauce.

Beef ribeye – 300 gm $33
Flamed garlic and peri peri prawns (GF) $16
Warm sour dough loaf $7
- Served with Garlic Butter
Billy bush surf & turf (GF) $35
- Ribeye steak grilled to your liking, topped with a garlic scallop, mussel and prawn
Coaster’s seafood chowder $15
- Served with Crusty Bread.
All (GF)
Traditional shrimp cocktail $13
Add seafood on the side $6
- 2 tiger prawns $6, 2 scallops $6, 4 green lip mussels

Vegetarian $19.90
Minimum 6 people
Cashew nuts
Thai Style Fried Rice
- Thai traditional style fried-rice with vegetables, onions, egg and fresh coriander.
Fish Cakes $8.50
- Five Authentic spicy fish cakes served with crushed peanuts with a sweet chilli dip.
Chilli Basil
Served with rice
Pad Prik Gang
- Stir-fried curry gravy with bamboo shoots, beans & vegetables.

House Made Lemon Curd $10.00
- w/ honeycomb & walnut bread
Polenta Crumbed Calamari $10.00
- w/ lime & wasabi mayo
200g Striploin Steak $18.00
- served cut, w/ rocket & parmesan
Cauliflower Cheese $10.00
- baked to order
Warmed Olives $6.00
- w/ chilli & lemon
Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
- w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard
Grilled Courgettes $10.00
- w/ crispy capers & beurre noisette
Miso Roasted Eggplant $10.00
- w/ toasted sesame

Croquettes $3.20
Savouries $2.00
Bacon and egg $4.00
Gourmet & Sausage Roll $5.00
Chicken Vege $5.00
All Steak Pies $5.00
Cottage $5.00
Sausage Rolls $2.50

Pumpkin, kumara & bacon tart $8.50
Fresh made sandwiches $5.50
Fresh homemade rolls $8.50
Chicken and mushroom & herb filo $8.50
Grilled chicken salad $17.00
- With crispy noodles, mango & a sweet chilli lime dressing
Kids fish and chips basket $7.00
Giant sausage roll $8.50
- Served with tomato jam
Wedges $9.50