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

SICHUAN SQUID $18.00
- green papaya slaw / pickled chilli / crispy shallots / palm sugar lime dressing
SLOW COOKED PORK BELLY $34.00
- green apple / star anise carrots / golden kumara / cider / mustard leaf / crackling
PULLED PORK BURGER $24.00
- jalapeño slaw / chipotle mayo / chilli BBQ / brioche bun
ORANGE CREME BRULEE $12.00
- biscotti
CRISPY HALF DUCK $38.00
- coconut rice / greens / tamarind caramel sauce / pickled red cabbage
BEEF BURGER $24.00
- grilled onions / bacon / smoked cheese / pickles, mayo / brioche bun
WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE $22.00
- shaved spring vegetables / rocket / olive oil toast / baby pea dressing
PORK CROQUETTES $18.00
- apple fennel salad / pickled mustard seeds / fire cracker mayo

Relish/ chutney $2
Toasties - Pick 3 $6
- Ham, Cheese, Pineapple, Spaghetti, Onion, Relish, Marmite
Bagels $7.9
- Pesto + Cream cheese
Avocado Smash $16.9
- w/ poached eggs, feta, dukkah on wholegrain toast
Toast + Spreads $7
Big House $21.9
- Hungarian sausage, bacon, potato rosti, poached eggs, mushrooms, roasted tomato + side of Chutney
Porridge $11.5
- Quinoa, linseed, oats, dates, toasted nut mix seasonal fruit + cream
Sausage $4.5

Main, Prawn $21.00
Yum Seafood Salad
- Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato.
Massaman Curry
- A mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, ginger and peanuts.
Marinated Spare Ribs (4) $6.50
- Pork ribs marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
Chocolate Fudge Brownie $10.00
- Warm chocolate brownie with fresh Thai lychee and vanilla ice cream.
Spicy Seafood Soup
- Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato.
Two shanks $26.00
Nasi Goreng
- A traditional favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables.

Vegetarian egg foo young / Mixed vegetables $9.50
Jam Rap / Choc Jam Rap $2.10 each
1/2 Chips / Pineapple ring $1.70
Beef chow mein(gravy) / Beef vegetables on fried rice $11.00
Potato fritter $0.70
Mini Spring Rolls $5.50/dozen
Chcken egg foo young / Beef egg foo young / Roast pork egg foo young $12.00
Chicken chow mein (gravy) / Chicken vegetables on fried rice $11.00

Fried Dumpling $8.00
- 6 pcs
Chef´s Sashimi Platter $18.50
- 12 pcs
Pork Miso Katsu Bento Box $20.80
- Deep fried pork cutlet with sweet miso sauce
Prawn Tempura 5pcs with rice $18.50
- Good size for tempura "15cm"
Teriyaki Chicken Roll $10.50
- 8pc
Prawn Nigiri $5.00
- 2pcs
Tuna $17.50
- 9pcs
Beef Sirlion Steak Bento Box $25.80
- Medium rare aged sirlion steak served with soy garlic sauce

Chicken Salad
Ham, Cheese & Pineapple
Cheese & Pineapple
Corn beef & Pickle
Roast Pork Roll
Toasted Sandwich
Chicken & Sweet Satay Roll
Ham & Mustard

Chicken, pork or steak with cashew nuts on rice $18.00
Seafood chew kua teaw $16.00
- stir-fried rice noodles and vegetables with fresh squid, scallops, shrimp and seafood salad with gravy
Chicken with cashew nuts $18.00
Chicken, beef or pork fried rice with cashew nuts $18.00
Ginger chicken on rice $13.80
Roast pork with tomato fried rice $15.00
Satay burger (beef or chicken) $5.00
- grilled marinated satay in bun with coleslaw and peanut sauce
Ice cream sundae (strawberry, chocolate, caramel or berry) $5.50

Banana Split N/A
- with ice cream and chocolate sauce
Omelette $22.5
- served with wholemeal toast or salad and Smoked Salmon & herb
Bagel $15
- with smoked salmon, spinach & cream cheese
Risotto of the Day N/A
Soup of the day $12
- with toasted bread
Cheese Plate $18
- with house chutney, pistachio bread & cornichons
Chicken Nuggets $15
- with shoestring fries and salad
Profiteroles $14
- filled with coconut pastry cream served with coconut caramel sauce & lemon curd

Pancakes $17.50
- or berry compote, yoghurt & maple syrup
Wedges $9.00
- wedges served with sour cream & sweet chilli
Soup of the day $12.50
- soup of the day served with warm bread
Free range omelette $23.00
- 3 free range egg omelette with your choice of 3 fillings, served with a petite garden salad & creamy french dressing (filling option are bacon, onion, feta, mushrooms, tomato, spinach or olives)
Creamy garlic mushrooms $21.00
- mushrooms cooked in a creamy garlic & pesto butter sauce served on toasted ciabatta
The full pot $24.00
- our famous big breakfast made with hash browns, streaky bacon, sausage, cowboy beans, slow roasted tomato, mushrooms & 2 free range eggs cooked "any style" served with toasted ciabatta
Fritters $23.50
- corns, coriander & zucchini fritters, served with fresh garden salad, pico de gallo topped with sour cream and house made tomato & capsicum coulis
Eggs & hollandaise - Florentine $17.50
- wilted baby spinach with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise

Toum (Garlic dip) $2.50
Falafel $0.50
Kunafa 1Kg $25.00
Shish Kebab $14.00
Lamb Kebab $12.00
Zaatar (Thyme) $2.00
Shish Kebab $13.00
Cheese $2.50

Scallops 1/2 Dozen $9.60
Crab Stick $2.60
Chicken and Cheese $6.90
Hawaiian $6.00
- Bacon, cheese and pineapple
Chicken Patties $2.80
Fish $5.00
Chicken $5.00
Teriyaki Fillets $5.00

Mango Sweet Chutney $1.00
Onion Pakora (3 Pcs) $2.50
Vegetarian Korma (Mild) $7.50
Chicken Biryani $12.50
- Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
Aloo Paratha $4.00
- Served with yogurt
Chick Peas Curry (Medium) $7.50
Beef Biryani $12.50
- Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
3 Pieces $6.00

Lean Vegetarian Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
- Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, Pure's own made hummus, quinoa & feta for protein
Beef & Seasonal Salad Wrap (2 half wraps) $10.50
- Fresh seasonal salad filled wrap with lean braised beef & Pure's own made dressing
Energy Ball *Raw $3.00
- Made raw with fruit, nuts & seeds, coconut
Paleo Banana & Salted Caramel Muffin $4.40
- These muffins are nutition packed! Made with almond meal so also high in protein, other healthy ingredients include; linseeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flour, apples, carrots, eggs, spices & date
Fruit Platter - Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers & Organic Honey Yoghurt $7.00
- A selection of in-season fresh fruit served with local organic honey yoghurt for dipping (2 skewers per person)
Mocha Slice 'RAW' $4.50
- Very moorish slice with cacao, espresso, nuts & seeds for a healthy chocolate hit
Protein Ball (Pure's top selling product) $3.00
Chef's Large Salad Box (per person) seasonal variety of fresh local produce $12.50
- Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily - tofu is made locally with water

- Large $29.00
- Medium $17.50
Canterbury Roast Lamb
- Tender pieces of lamb marinated in lemon and herbs, with an array of oven roasted seasonal vegetables and a dash of rosemary and mint sauce.
- Small $11.50
Mexican
- Spag's own chilli sauce. Seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream.
- Large $29.00
- Small $12.00
- Medium $17.50

Tuck-ln breakfast with two poached eggs, grilled bacon, homemade hash cakes, local mushrooms, tomato salsa and hollandaise $17.00
Slow cooked Canterbury lamb with Down South vegetables mash and jus $20.00
All of our eggs are free range and laid in Springfield Canterbury
'The Floater' beef and pie with pea puree, whipped potato and gravy $10.00
Banana split with vanilla bean ice cream, cherries. passion fruit. banana. meringues. caramel sauce and macadamia praline $10.00
Available until 2:30pm
Caesar salad with bacon, shaved pecorino, cos, soft poached egg and Caesar dressing with chicken $13.50
Chicken burger with local bacon, avocado salsa, chipotle mayonnaise and French fries $14.50