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

1kg green lipped mussels $26.00
- creamy white wine sauce
Crisp apple slaw $7.00
Nuts and pork bits $8.00
- chilli, lemon
Truffled mash $7.00
Port wine & thyme $3.00
Little bits warmed $35.00
- croquettes, olives, nuts & pork bits, kc baby back ribs
Waitoa free range chicken supreme $36.00
- chorizo & pea risotto, salsa roja
Goose fat roasted $7.00

Smoked Akaroa Salmon $20.00
- Pickled cucumber, radish & potato salad with a lemon aioli
Potato rosti $4.00
Slow roasted tomatoes $5.00
Sausages $5.00
Streaky bacon $5.00
Buttermilk Pancakes $16.00
- with maple syrup, cream & caramelised banana
Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli $8.50
Build Your Own Breakfast $10.00
- Choice of sourdough or rye bread with two eggs your way

NASI GORENG RICE $11.50
Steak Pattie $2.40
ROAST PORK CHOW MEIN $12.00
COMBINATION FRIED RICE $11.50
MUSHROOM $3.00
SWEET & SOUR PORK $12.50
CHOW CHOW $4.00
Chicken Pattie $2.40

Combo $19.90
- Drink and chips
Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
Pump Water $3.00
Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
Falafel $9.90
Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.90
- Drinks and chips
Chicken $13.90
Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90

Savoury muffins from $4.90
- Assorted Selection
Gourmet sandwiches $7.90
- Chicken Satay, Lettuce,Tomato and Cucumber / Chicken, Avocado and Tomato / Smoked Salmon, Lettuce,Red Onion and Cream Cheese
Plain toasted crossiant $4.90
- Available with strawberry jam and butter
French croissant $5.90
- Drizzled in Belgian Milk Chocolate
Freshly made belgian waffle $5.90
- Drizzled in Belgian Milk Chocolate
Veggie Burger $10.90
- Grilled Vegetable pattie with Lettuce, Cheese and Tomato
Spinach and ricotta roll $6.90
Chocolate Shots (Pure Melted Chocolate $3.20
- Milk, Dark, White or Chilli

Sides $7.50
- Chef’s Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
Sides $4.50 each
- Streaky bacon / Portobello mushrooms / Refried herb potatoes / Cumberland sausages / Creamy garlic mushrooms / Free Range Eggs (any style) / Smoked Salmon / Roasted tomatoes / Toasted bread / Baked Beans / Steamed Spinach
The Cup Seafood Chowder $15.50
- Served with toasted ciabatta
Toasted Raisin Bread $7.50
- Home made raspberry jam and butter
Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
- Grilled chicken, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato, French Dijon and olive tapenade on toasted rye with fries
Buttermilk Pancakes OR Cinnamon Spiced French Toast $17.50
- Your choice of streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup OR Crème fraiche and mixed berry compote
Mushrooms on Toast $18.00
- Creamy garlic mushrooms, streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
Toasted pumpkin seed Bagel with Schmear $9.50
- Choose from Salmon cream cheese and capers OR Pine nut, basil pesto and cream cheese

Malai Kofta $13.90
- Delicious clusters of lightly fried homemade cottage cheese, potatoes and nuts in a cream and cashew based sauce
Chicken Lollipop (6 pieces) $10.00
- Spicy chicken nibbles marinated in chef's special sauce and deep fried
Tandoori Chicken (Half / Whole) $9.00 / $16.95
- Whole chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, baked to perfection in a tandoor and served with salad
Lamb Seekh Kebab (4 pieces) $10.00
- Minced lamb blended with fresh herbs, onions and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
Chicken Naan $4.50
- Naan bread stuffed with spiced chicken tikka mince
Fish Madras $16.50
- Seasonal fish fillets cooked with mustard, ginger, garlic and coconut milk with spices and garnished with curry leaves.
Chutney/pickles $2.50
- Mango chutney, Mango pickle, Lime pickle, Mixed pickle
Paneer Makhani $13.90
- A traditional Indian curry made with cottage cheese and cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy

Soysage Veggy Rice $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
Red Roasted Sesame Soy Chips and Veggy $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Vegetarian Kebabs $4.50
Claypot Noodle
- Crispy rolls with veggy and noodle in claypot
Malaysian Curry with Potato, Cabbage and Mushroom Balls $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Mexican Cube $12 Reg / $18 Lge
Hotplate Sambal Lemon Eggplant Tofu
- Spicy sour Sambal Lemon Eggplant over Crispy Tofu on hot plate
Soysage and Crispy Nugget $12 Reg / $18 Lge

Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
Eggs on toast $10.00
Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
Toast w selection of jams $5.80
Soup of the day $15.00
Creamy Pumpkin $15.00

2 Frankfurter with Berliner Potato Salad N/A
Pretzel with butter N/A
Choice of Salami with Cheese, Ham with Cheese or Black Forest Ham with butter and pickles N/A
- on White Bread Roll / on Multigrain Roll / on Pretzel
Rote Grütze with Vanilla Ice Cream N/A
Prosciutto Platter – Dried, cured, smoked hams from all over Europe, served with breads, pickles and olives N/A
Bavarian Weißwurst with Pretzel and sweet mustard N/A
Berliner Currywurst with home made curry sauce and bread N/A
Leberkäse/Meatloaf N/A
- with bread roll, sauerkraut and mustard / with Berliner Potato Salad

Deluxe Veg Burger $26.50
- Pakora, halloumi, slaw & mango chutney
Garden Salad > A selection of fresh seasonal ingredients from Peter Rabit’s patch $16.00
Wood-fired flatbread with chilli, garlic butter & cheese $15.50
Steak & Fries $32.00
- 250g sirloin & fries, with peppercorn sauce & garlic green beans
Fish & Chips $26.50
- Fresh market fish with Cassels and Sons Pilsner batter, fries and tartare sauce
Mussels steamed with Cassels Lager, crème fraîche & bread $16.00
Port Levy $24.00
- Shredded braised spiced lamb with mint, mozzarella, currants and a yoghurt swirl
Horotane $24.00
- Olive oil base, pear, blue cheese, bacon & thyme

Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
- 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce
Spicy wedges $8.00
- Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
Beef nacho $10.00
- Served with sour cream
Spicy wedges supreme
- Spicy wedges with grilles cheese and bacon served with sour créme and chilli sauce
Seafood basket $10.00
- assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
Chips S$4/L$6
- Served with sauce and aioli

Wraps (Healthy Choice) $30.00 / $42.00
- Vegetarian - Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum and chutney / Smokey Ham - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, Smokey ham / Chicken - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, baked breast chicken (Small - 14 pieces / Large - 20 pieces)
Chili Tenders and Chicken Chippies $31.80 / $43.80
- Includes dipping sauces (Small / Large)
Sandwiches (Healthy Choice) $31.00 / $42.00
- Small platter / Large platter
Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
- Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
Sports Pack $11.80 / $11.20 / $10.80
- Contains: 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
Vol-au-vents $15.50/dozen
- Assorted mixture of flavours available: Curry Chicken and Mushroom / Savoury Ham and Onion / Spinach Chicken and Garlic
Morning / Afternoon Tea Platters $29.80 / $39.80
- Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes. Includes butter sachets (Small Platter - 24 piece / Large Platter - 36 piece)
Cracker & Dip Platters $35.50 / $47.50
- Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled Onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip (Small / Large)

eggs your way $9.50
– salmon and cream cheese $12.00
omelette with 2 fillings served with wholegrain toast $15.50
- add fruit $13.50
fillet steak and bacon burger $18.50
halloumi on toasted focaccia with avocado, fresh chilli and lime $17.50
1 corn fritter or potato rosti with avocado salsa and house relish $7.50
– add bacon $15.50

DIY bagel with Akaroa smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion and soft leaves $ 14.00
Slow cooked Canterbury lamb with Down South vegetables mash and jus $20.00
Soft salad leaves with pickled radish cucumber, red onion sprouts toasted pumpkin seeds $5.00
Eggs Benedict with English muffin, triple smoked ham, poached egg, hollandaise and wild watercress $15.00
All of our eggs are free range and laid in Springfield Canterbury
Chicken burger with local bacon, avocado salsa, chipotle mayonnaise and French fries $14.50
Grilled Chicken breast With Cherry tomato, green olives, basil and roast pepper panzanella salad $18.00
Available until 2:30pm