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 $17.00
- tomatoes / pesto / buffalo mozzarella
Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.00
- cauliflower puree, crackle, apple slaw and gravy
Caesar Salad $19.00
- cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, poached egg, creamy Caesar dressing, chicken or salmon
Seafood $58.00
- smoked fish, crispy calamari, prawn wontons, mussels, garlic bread, crackers & sauces
Chorizo $19.00
- mushrooms / bacon / charred peppers / smoked tomato sauce / cream cheese / mozzarella
Funghi $17.00
- roasted mushrooms / blue cheese / onion confit / mozzarella
Prawn Wontons $16.00
- with kewpie & chilli jam.
Sticky Toffee Pudding $14.00
- with caramel sauce, gingerbread ice cream

BBQ pork Fried Rice Noodle $12.00
Chicken With Mushroom, Pepper, Onion, Coconut Cream
Large $32.00
Fish Curry
Large $28.00
Large $28.00
Large $26.00
Medium $20.00

*Gluten free on request
Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
- Everyone´s favourite, choose your topping. Caramel, strawberry, chocolate, raspberry
Garlic French Stick $5.00
- Crispy bread, toasted with our special blend of garlic butter
Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
- Everyone’s favourite, choose your topping. Caramel, strawberry, chocolate or raspberry
Ribeye Steak * $28.50
- 250gm Char-grilled to your liking, served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
Children’s Platter $9.50
- Chicken pieces, fish bites & chips, served with salad, fruit & chocolate fish
Fillet Steak * $36.00
- 200gm Char-grilled to your liking served on a bed of mash, accompanied with either mushroom, peppercorn or garlic sauce, accompanied with a green salad
Warm Breads $8.00
- A selection of local breads, warmed and served with delicious house made spreads and dips

Mini Spring Rolls $4.50
- with Sweet Chilli Sauce (10 pcs)
Chicken Fried Rice $9.00
Beef Brisket on Rice $9.50
- Tender stewed beef briskets with green beans, mushrooms and carrots served on rice
Beef and Vegetables $11.00
- stir fried with your choice of sauce
Hor Fun (Gravied Hor Fun) $9.50
- Fried flat rice noodles and vermicelli covered in gravy with pork, chicken, prawn, squid and Chinese vegetables
Fried Fishballs $4.50
- with Sweet Chilli Sauce (12 pcs)
Char Koay Teow (Fried Koay Teow) $9.50
- Spicy flat rice noodles fried with roast pork pieces, prawn, squid, beansprouts and egg
Deep Fried Chicken Fritters $10.00 Lge $11.50
- with choice of Plum Sauce or Hot Thai Sauce

Butcher's block $POA
- Direct from the butchers to your plate, check our specials board for todays carnivorous creation
Whitford's signature roast Mem $16.00 / Non-Mem $19.00
- Our family favourite offers a choice of two meats, served with seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, kumara and house gravy
Caesar salad (GF) $15.00
- Mixed with coutons, a soft poached egg, anchovy dressing & shaved parmesan
Cheesy pizza bread $9.00
- Pizza base loaded with mozzarella & feta cheese and topped with fresh herbs
The prawn $17.50
- Garlic prawn, pesto, pine nuts & mozzarella
Homestyle pork ribs $24.00
- Tender pork ribs, basted in our homemade bbq sauce, served with slaw & a side of mash, wedges or fries
Curry of the day $22.00
- From tandoori chicken to creamy tikka masala, our curry of the day is always served with homemade garlic naan & rice ( can be spiced up on request )
Chocolate brownie $10.00
- Served with vanilla ice cream

Blue cod fillet $28.50
- choice of grilled or battered /tarta re sauce / salad greens & French fries
Grilled lamb cutlets $28.50
- filled paratha / yellow lentil dahl / yoghurt dip
Seafood, mussel & crayfish base chowder $17.50
- served with garlic & herb baguette
Grilled prawns, mussels, scallops, calamari & fresh fish fillet $39.50
- clam & fennel rice pilaf
Selection of assorted breads & spreads $10.50
Assorted slices $4.50
Chateau grill $17.50
- including two eggs, grilled tomato, lamb cutlet, bacon, & hash-brown
Chefs roast special Market price

Seafood Chowder $18.50
- Selection of fresh seafood in a creamy sauce with prawns, calamari & mussels served with house garlic bread
Mushroom & Sweet Pea Risotto (v)(gf) $4.50
- Topped with slow roasted tomatoes, & finished with rocket & shavings of parmigiano-reggiano
Cauliflower cheese $6.00
Smooth Dory Fish Goujons $17.50
- Strips of deep sea South Island fish coated in cashew nut crumbs & served with our homemade tartare sauce
American Club Sandwich & Fries $19.50
- Classic bacon, chicken, tomato & egg with lettuce leaves & mayo
Jimmy’s Chicken, Cranberry & Brie Pie $16.50
Green salad with Balsamic (gf) (v) $6.00
Dessert of the Day $13.50
- wait staff will advise

Pappardelle $25.50
- Prawn, chorizo, cherry tomato, parsley
F.F.C. ''Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken'' N/A
- Green tomato chutney, hot sauce
Garlic Crostini $11.50
- Beetroot hummus
Garlic Crostini $9.00
- Beetroot hummus
Today's Bread $16.00
- Whipped butter, olive oil, balsamic
Garlic Crostini $11.50
- Beetroot hummus
Pappardelle $25.50
- Prawn, chorizo, cherry tomato, parsley
Green Lip Mussels $14.00
- Gremolata, sauvignon gel

Brave Beef $5.00
Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Signature Mix $10.00 per head
Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Chicken Breast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
The Protein Pack $15.00

Wonton Soup $5.00
Choice of Sauce N/A
- Oyster sauce, Chilli sauce, Ginger sauce, Coconut Curry sauce, Sweet & Sour sauce, Black Bean sauce, Satay Peanut sauce
All served with a bowl of rice N/A
Milk Butter King Prawns (Spicy) $12.00
Deep Fried Steak with Beijing Sauce $11.00
Beef & Vegetables $11.00
All served with a bowl of rice N/A
Beef with Black Bean Sauce $10.00

Hawaiian
- Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Ham, Pineapple, Bacon & Herbs
Bargain Box $20.00
- 6 pieces of chicken, 1 reg. chips & 1 reg. drink
BBQ Mango Chicken
- Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Chicken,Red Onion,Capsicum,Fresh Mango,(Bacon),Mango Sauce,BBQ Sauce
Trop. Burger $7.90
- Fresh Chicken Breast, Mayo, Cheese, Pineapple, Lettuce, Thai Sauce
Apricot Chicken
- Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Tender Chicken, Red Onion, Capsicum, Dried Apricot, Fresh Apricot, Apricot Sauce
Mini Feast $9.90
- 2 pieces of chicken, 1 reg, chips & 1 reg. drink
Mexican Fiesta
- Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Chilli Bean Mix, Spicy Chorizo, Capsicum, Fresh Tomato & Jalapenos
Country King $7.90
- Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Lettuce, Pesto Sauce

BLT $17.50
- bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on toasted ciabatta with aioli and fries
Chicken and Cheese Nachos with Sweet Chilli (also available with Mince topping) $13.50
Fruit Platter $8.50
Toasted Muesli $11.50
- served with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt and berry coulis
Mini Chicken Salad $9.50
Breads and Dips $14.50
- a selection of bread with house-made dips
Three Egg Omelette $17.00
- with your choice of the following, bacon, salmon, tomato, mushroom, onion or cheese
Eggs Benedict
- 2 poached eggs served on a toasted ciabatta with either crispy bacon, or smoked salmon smothered in a rich hollandaise sauce

Open steak sandwich (on request) GF $20.50
- Grilled 150g sirloin steak with lettuce, tomatoes, onion marmalade and aioli served on a garlic batard with garden salad and fries
Sweet corn fritters (warm) $10.00
- Served with capsicum and apricot relish and balsamic glaze
Calamari salad (warm) GF on request $14.00
- Grilled calamari with pangrelato and citrus dressing
Sticky beef brisket (warm) GF $15.00
- Braised beef brisket served with gremolata
Marinated lamb (warm) GF $16.50
- Grilled and served with semi dried tomatoes and bell pepper vinaigrette
Junior cheeseburger $9.50
Baby salmon fillet $29.50
- Smoked salmon croquette, carrot and ginger puree, fennel and citrus salad and orange vinaigrette
Stuffed chicken breast GF $27.50
- Spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast served with crispy polenta, basil pesto, parmesan wafer and caper hollandaise

*Ask about our special of the day for $10.00
Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
- A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
- With spinach, bacon $16.00
Thai Green Curry $14.00
- Chicken and vegetables cooked in a medium spiced curry sauce and served with rice and papadams
Corn fritters $12.00
- 3 corn fritters with streaky bacon, relish and dressed with sour cream and salad greens
Fries $6.00
- Served with tomato and aioli sauce
- Large $8.00
Nachos $14.00
- Served with house made salsa and sour cream and sweet chilli

Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A