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

Udon noodle with soft boiled egg $10
Sweet omelets $5
Salmon and avocado roll $17
Seafood udon noodle $16
Assorted tempura $28
- Prawn, fish, squid,vegetables
Agedashi tofu $7.80
- Deep fried tofu in light dash broth .
Slow cooked pork belly $21
Crispy prawn and spicy mayo $15

WEDGES $8.00
- with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli.
CHICKEN BURGER $15.00
- Chicken, chilli mayo, lettuce, smoked cheese and house-dried tomatoes.
FALAFELBURGER $15.00
- Falafel, cheese, lettuce, Smash Palace Pickle and mayo.
DUMPLINGS $10.00 / $18.00
- Nepalese dumplings vegan or chicken half/dozen.
Add a second patty. $4.00
CHIPS $7.00
- with Aioli.
OLIVES $10.00
- marinated in chilli and herbs with pickled garlic.
BODGIEBURGER $15.00
- Beef, cheese, lettuce, chutney, mayo, beetroot and egg.

Prawns or Lamb $23.90
Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $11.00
Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.90
Pad Khing (Ginger)
- Stir-fried fresh ginger with mushrooms in a light soy & oyster sauce with seasonal vegetables.
Gang Panang
- Panang curry one of the most popular in Thailand with a creamy, slightly spicy curry taste.
Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $13.00
Chicken, Pork or Beef $21.90
Chicken, Pork or Beef $19.90

-Vegetable And Tofu $12.00
Combination Seafood With Curry Powder $19.50
- Tiger Prawns, Squid, Fish, Garlic, Onion Carrot, Celery, Spring Onion, Chilli Jam, Egg, Curry Powder, Coconut Cream
-Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
-Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
Larb Kai/ Minced Chicken Salad $14.50
- Minced Chicken, Asian Herbs, Roasted Rice Powder, Chilli, Lime Juice, Topped With Fried Shallots
Stir Fried Chicken With Chilli Garlic And Basil $17.00
- Chicken Breast, Chilli Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Basil
Stir Fried Tiger Prawns With Red Curry Paste $19.00
- Red Curry Paste, Onion, Green Bean, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Dash With Coconut Cream
Exotic Pad Thai
- Rice Stick Noodles, Egg, Tofu, Bean Sprout Garlic Chives, Roasted Peanut, Chilli Powder With Tamarind Palm Sugar Sauce

Pad Prik Gaeng (Curry Paste Stir Fried) $18.50
- Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried in curry paste with fresh green beans, kaffir lime leaves and sweet basil
Thai Fish Cakes $9.50
- Fish patties with Thai herbs served with sweet cucumber sauce. Very popular in Thailand
Fried Rice $16.50
- Fried rice with vegetable and eggs prepared in Thai chef's style
Mixed Entree Platter (min for 2 people) $15.00
- A Combination of Thai Fish Cakes, Chicken Satays, Spring Rolls and Money Bags
Prawn, Fish or Cuttle Fish $4.00
Chicken Tom-Kha $11.00
- Fresh tom kaffir lime leaves are used with galangal and coconut milk, combined with tender chicken pieces
Pad Met Mamuang $18.50
- Stir fried chicken with cashew nuts, dried toasted chilli, onion and pineapple
Garlic and Pepper $18.50
- Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork with garlic, pepper and mushroom topped with fresh aromatic coriander

Curry & Rice roll $2.70
1/4 Chicken & 1/2 scoop chips $6.50
Battered Scallops (Doz) $16.00
Plain $3.50
Mixed grill $9.00
Tomato $4.20
Pineapple $4.20
Plain Sausage $2.00

Cheese fries $7.00
- Potato fries with warm cheese sauce, salsa and sour cream
Seasoned wedges $9.00
Burrito $18.50
- Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice , Re-fried beans, and your choice of: Vegetarian, pulled chipotle pork, chicken tinga, carne asada (marinated BBQ Beef) Served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
Onion rings $6.00
Crispy chicken taco $6.50
- 6" soft flour tortilla filled with crispy chicken bites, cheese and fresh coleslaw, onion, tomato and mayo
Quesadillas $17.50
- Soft flour tortilla, filled and folded with cheese and your choice of: Chicken tinga/ Jalapeno and bean/ Pulled chipotle pork/ Carne asada (Marinated BBQ beef) Served with salad, salsa and sour cream
Corn chips and dips $8.00
- House made corn chips seasoned with fire spice, served with sour cream, salsa roja and salsa queso
Sour cream $3.00

Oyster sauce stir fried (s)
- Fresh vegetables stir fried with added mushrooms & oyster sauce.
-seafood or tofu $21.00
-seafood or tofu $21.00
-vegetarian $21.50
-chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50
-seafood or tofu $21.00
Fried rice
- A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice, fresh seasonal vegetables.
-chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian $19.50

Fish of the Day $23.00
- Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried, served with seasonal salad & fries
Apricot Chicken $24.00
- Smoked Chicken, cashew nuts, cream cheese or mozzarella Cheese, drizzled with a tangy apricot sauce
Open Focaccia Sandwich $18.50
- Tender pieces of chicken breast, in a creamy mushroom & tarragon sauce, served on toasted focaccia
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
Caesar Salad $20.00
- Chicken, bacon, crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg.
Option 2 $13.00
- Hawaiian Pizza / Fries / Jelly / Drink
Kiwi Burger $22.00
- 180grm Angus meat pattie, egg, beetroot, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, mustard & house mayo stacked in a warm toasted bun
Hawaiian $20.00
- Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham or pineapple with mozzarella cheese

Fruits platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices
-11 $11.80 pp
Large Platter $38.80
- 36 pieces
-11 $7.20 pp
Small Platter $24.50
- 24 pieces
Small Platter $26.50
Can be delievered heated or cold to you to heat
Large Platter $39.50

Bacon and Egg $4.50
Double Meat $4.50
Fish $5.00
Gurnard $4.00
Chicken Satay $5.50
Tarakihi $4.00
Sole $5.00
Cheese and Pineapple $4.00

Sticky pork belly bao buns, topped with crushed chili peanuts (2 buns) $14.00
Oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwich with vanilla bean ice cream $7.00
Duck confit and orange salad, with citrus dressing (GF) $20.00
Bao bun $2.50
Thai yellow curry of pumpkin with fried tofu, mushrooms, greens, cashew nuts with steamed rice (VG&GF) $24.00
Polenta fries with mayo $8.00
Katsu chicken burger with Korean BBQ sauce served with French fries $21.00
Lamb Dan Dan noodles, spicy crushed peanuts $21.00

Margherita $22.50 / $32.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and parmesan
Verdure Grigliate $11.50
- Chargrilled zucchini, eggplant, capsicum & red onion served with shaved parmesan & pinenuts
Fettuccine Carbonara $19.50 / $26.50
- Fettuccine tossed with seared pancetta & zucchini in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce
Bread - Olives
Salmone $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers, dill & mozzarella
White meat dishes are served with creamy potato gratin & fresh seasonal vegetables
Patatine Fritte $9.50
- Chunky-cut fries served with our classic aioli
New Zealand Favourite $23.50 / $33.50
- Napoli sauce, double ham, pineapple & mozzarella

Won Ton $0.60
Cheese $2.60
Seafood $12.50
Plained (with egg) $7.50
Hotdog $1.50
BBQ Pork $11.50
CHicken $10.50
Mushroom $3.90

Eggs any style (GFO) (V) $9.50
- Free range eggs poached, scrambled or fried, toasted multi-grain or ciabatta
Haloumi Salad (GF)(V) $19.50
- Leaves, Quinoa, roasted capsicum, cashews & House made lime, ginger & chilli dressing
Potato hash $4.00
Belgian Waffles (GFO)(V) $18.50
- bacon, banana & maple syrup or berry compote & greek yoghurt
Tomatoes $4.00
Fish & chips $22.00
- Fresh market fish tempura battered, fries & house made tartar sauce
Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $17.00
- poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/mushroom or spinach
Caesar Salad (GFO) $ 22.00
- cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing With chicken