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

Margherita $19.00
- Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
Goats Cheese Profiteroles $16.00
- With lacing of sweet picked cherries
Smoked Daily $39.00
- Smoked salmon, fish of the day, mussels, clams w aioli + lime tartare, toasted ciabatta + crackers
Funghi $19.00
- Roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, onion confit, mozzarella
Bread & Dips $18.00
- Dux made liptauer, pesto, pumpkin hummus, and olives
Fried Calamari $18.00
- Marinated in lime and lemon grass with chilli and ginger jam - Add a deli salad $3.50
Huevos Rancheros $19.50
- Tortilla, red kidney beans, swiss cheese, scrambled eggs, jalapeño, rocket, salsa, avocado - Add sour cream $2.00
Tropical Chia Seed Parfait $14.00
- Layers of coconut cream and chia seed pudding served with mango and passionfruit compote and frozen vanilla cream

PINEAPPLE FRITTER $2.30
EGG $3.00
FRIED MUSHROOMS 1/2 DOZ $5.00
DONUT $2.30
SWEET & SOUR FRIED SCALLOPS 1/2 DOZ $8.50
CHEESE & PINEAPPLE $3.80
FRIED MUSHROOMS WITH SAUCE
BACON & EGG $4.00

Garden Salad with Toasted Seeds $13
- Fresh seasonal greens with our house dressing and toasted seeds.
Vegetarian Sliders $13
- House made spicy black bean patties, red onion, haloumi, sweet pickle and chipotle mayo.
Fresh Volstead Salsa $3
Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
- Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
Spicy Chilli Squid $12
- Served with lime aioli.
Pulled Pork Sliders $14
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
Venison Sliders $15
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with blue cheese sauce, beetroot, mesclun and horopito relish.
Southern Style Fried Chicken $14
- Served with Sriracha and yoghurt dipping sauces.

Garlic Bread $7.50
- With house made confit garlic butter
Lambs Fry and Bacon (GF) $18.50
- Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
- Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
- With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
Caesar Salad $15.50
- (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
Soup of the Day $10.00
- With artisan soup roll
Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
- With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
Roast of the Day $15.00
- (GF available) Ask your server about today’s roast

Seafood chew kua teaw $16.00
- stir-fried rice noodles and vegetables with fresh squid, scallops, shrimp and seafood salad with gravy
Pineapple fried rice (chicken, beef or pork) $15.50
Prawn foo yung $16.00
King prawns with cashew nuts $20.00
Deep fried tofu with pork $16.50
Crispy skin chicken $16.00
Shredded pork with hot chilli $17.00
Chicken, beef or pork with curry sauce on rice $16.00

Florentina $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
- smoked chicken, cashew nuts, apricot preserve, cream cheese and rosemary (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
Margarita $18.00 / $21.00
- tomato base, basil, mozzarella, garlic an fresh tomato (Medium / Large)
Tricolore $18.00 / $21.00
- tomato base topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli. oven cooked then topped with fresh rocket and shredded parmesan (Medium / Large)
Scallop and Bacon $18.00
- scallops and bacon tossed in a chilli and lime sauce and served with spaghetti
Vege $18.00
- sundried tomatoes, olives, red onion, roast pumpkin and rocket in a basil pesto sauce topped with feta and parmesan
Vegetarian Harvest $18.00
- capsicum, broccoli, tomato, feta, sundried tomato, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts and basil pesto
Bread Fingers $10.00
- served with 3 winnie's dips
Garlic Prawns $15.00
- quick-fire garic prawns served on a bed of rocket julienned carrots, coriander and cucumber with a chilli, lime and coriander dressing

Our eggs are local & free range. Our bacon is Freedom Farms from local butcher Peter Timbs
Poached or Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Toast $17.00
Bacon & Egg Bagel $15.00
Fish Cakes $18.00
- Green Salad & smoked paprika aioli
-Bacon, banana & maple syrup $17.00
Muffins, scones & cinnamon pinwheels $4.50
Brunch B.A.T. $17.00
- Bacon, avocado & roasted tomato on turkish bread
-Black doris plums & milk $12.00

Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
The Family Feast $40.00
- 8 Pack $7.90
Garden Salad $8.9 Reg / $7.9 Petita
Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Marmite Mania $4.00
Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
Signature Mix $10.00 per head

The Happening Sauce
Spanish skewers $ 34.00
- A selection of meats and seafood
Vegetable puff pastry pie $ 23.50
- Filled with spiced potatoes and smoked cheddar (Choice of one side)
Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns $ 17.00
- Wasabi mayonnaise
Seasonal Vegetables
Beer Battered Fries
Happening Frenchsingha $ 34.50
- Inspiration of a traditional Portuguese Dish, side of gourmet fries
Hot Butter Cuttle Fish

Mini Filed croissants $3.5 / $42
Mince & Cheese $4.50
Chicken $4.50
Sausage Rolls $3.00
Cottage Savouries $1.50
Homemade Vol-au-vonts $2.20 / $26.4
- An assortment of fillings
Mini Fruit and Caramel Tarts $2 / $24
Chilli Mince & Cheese $4.50

Crumbed Hoki $9.50
Crumbed mozzarella (fried) $14.00
- Served with spicy plum sauce
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
Grilled chicken salad GF $19.50
- Gourmet lettuce with tomatoes, orange segments, diced brie, toasted cashew and raspberry vinaigrette
Makikihi fries (fried) GF $7.50
- Served with rosemary salt and aioli
Breads and dips (warm) $10.00
- Warmed breads with housemade seasonal dips
Crispy polenta (fried) GF $10.00
- Served with rocket, shaved parmesan and aioli

• Teriyaki Chicken
• Prawn
Soft Shell Crab Tempura Roll $ 22.00
- spicy crab meat, pickled radish, avocado
• King Salmon
Petit Kids Set (under 6 years old) $15.00
- Comes with Gyoza (3pcs), Chips, Kara-age(4pcs)Steamed white rice
Vegetable Tempura Roll $ 15.00
- Potato, sweet potato, capsicum, tofu, soy bean
• Beef
• Tender Eye-Fillet

Garden green salad $7.00
- green salad leaves with house vinaigrette
Polenta chips $ 8.00
- with Marlborough sea salt, rosemary and peppers
House-made bread $9.50
- with dip, Lusatori and balsamic
Fish and chips $25.00
- beer battered fish with hand cut fries, green leaves, lemon and tartare sauce
Shoe-string fries $7.00
- with ketchup
Tamar Farm chorizo, chilli and tomato $22.50 / $16.50
- 1 kilo / 500g
Panko crumbed fish & mussel cake $19.00
- with poached egg, lemon and aioli
Lemon cheesecake $13.50
- with whipped cream