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

Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
Xtra Large $3.90
Super supreme $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle

Teriyaki Chicken Lovers $19.90
Teriyaki Chicken Double Avocado
Deluxe Teriyaki Chicken
- 4 pieces Fresh Salmon & Cucumber
8PC. REG $8.90
- 4 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme
Seaweed Salad
6PC. REG $9.40

Fish Madrasi $15.99
- A South Indian curry, coconut, mustard seeds curry leaves and spices
Chicken/Lamb Tikka Masala $15.50
- Chicken/lamb pieces cooked with tomato, onion, capsicum and youghurt and spices
Chicken/Lamb Achari $14.99
- Chicken or lamb cooked in mustard oil, ginger and garlic, Indian pickle, onion seeds and spices
Tandoori Chicken $10.00/$18.00
- Chicken marinated overnight and traditionally cooked in Tandoor (Half/Full)
Fish Molee $15.99
- Fish tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds, light coconut cream
Jeera Chicken $14.99
- Cooked with ginger and garlic, tomato and dry kasoori methi and spices
Shrimp Spinach $15.99
- Shrimp cooked with abundance of spinach, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices
Dal Tadka $12.99
- Yellow lentils cooked in onion, ginger, garlic, cumin seed and tomatoes

Chicken Bulgogi $12.00
- Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in Mum’s special blend of soy sauce, black pepper, onions, garlic served with vegetables
Spicy Pork $12.00
- Thinly sliced pork marinated in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vegetables
Bibimbap (Tofu/Chicken/Beef) (Vegetarian available) $12.00
- This literally means ‘mixed meal’ and is made by combining steamed rice with a variety of vegetables, egg, your favourite meat or tofu and mixing altogether with a delicious red chilli paste called ‘gochujang’
Chicken Teriyaki $10.00
Pork Katsu $12.00
- Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
Lunch Box $16.50
- A: Salad, Tempura, Sashimi, Miso, Soup and Rice / B: Salad, Tempura, Teriyaki Chicken, Miso soup and rice / C: Roll Sushi, Nigiri Sushi, Sashimi and Miso Soup / D: Salad, Sashimi, Teriyaki Chicken, Miso soup and rice
Chicken Katsudon $12.00
- Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
Salmon and avocado $11.00

Seafood chew kua teaw $16.00
- stir-fried rice noodles and vegetables with fresh squid, scallops, shrimp and seafood salad with gravy
Sweet & sour chicken $17.00
Mini spring rolls (1/2 dozens) $5.00
Thai curry chicken with vegetables on rice $15.50
Garlic chicken on rice $13.80
Chicken & corn soup (S/L) $5.00/$10.00
Steamed king prawns $19.50
Seafood deluxe $16.00
- rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, fresh seafood, chicken, beef and pork

Today's Bread $16.00
- Whipped butter, olive oil, balsamic
Akaroa Salmon $33.00
- Horseradish ricotta, pickled radish, rhubarb
Kids Grilled Fish $14.00
- Big chips, little salad
Pappardelle $25.50
- Prawn, chorizo, cherry tomato, parsley
Vegetable Terrine $14.00
- Cashew cheese, coriander, peanut
Hereford Ribeye 300g $44.00
- Mushroom filo, shallot, cauliflower, watercress
Chai Porridge $13.50
- Roasted fruit & nut crumble
Canterbury Lamb Shoulder $34.00
- White polenta, truffle popcorn, kale

Butter Chicken $8.50
- A world famous Indian delicacy Half cooked the tandoori way & finished the curry way, with crushed cashews cream & spices.
Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
- Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
Butter Vegetables $8.50
- Vegetables finished with butter sauce and spices.
Aaloo Mattar $8.50
- Potato and green peas sautéed with Indian spices.
Lamb Rogan Josh $9.50
- Its making marked the pinnacle of the culinary Craft of Kashmir. The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted & crushed spices.
Lamb Madras $9.50
- A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. lamb cooked in hot spices.
Lamb Tikka Masala $9.50
- An internationally renowned dish lamb cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, spices.
Mattar Paneer $8.50
- Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.

'Best Ever' Lasagne $20.50 / $26.50
- House lasagne baked with layers of delicious ragu Bolognese and bechamel sauce. Served with chargrilled vegetables
Del Pastore One size ~ $17.50
- Pecorino romano cheese with fresh pear, iceberg, baby spinach and toasted hazelnuts
Contadina $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, roast chicken, pineapple, avocado & mascarpone
Chargrilled Chilli Calamari $21.50
- Served with capers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, mixed leaves & lemon vinaigrette
Scallops con Prosciutto $21.50
- Pan-seared scallops on sweet pea puree with crispy prosciutto & pinenuts
Tutto Salad One size ~ $17.50
- Grilled chicken breast, salami, bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, mixed lettuce, basil and balsamic vinaigrette
Gnocchi Puttanesca One size ~ $24.90
- House-made gnocchi tossed with olives, anchovies, capers, chilli & garlic. Served in Napoli sauce with basil & shaved parmesan
Tutto Bene crust – Tutto Bene combinations. Two sizes Medio 30cm/Grande 40cm [gf options available].

Soft Shell Crab Tempura Roll $ 22.00
- spicy crab meat, pickled radish, avocado
• Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken Roll $ 17.00
- Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, avocado
Salmon Sashimi Regular $ 29
EBI Tempura Roll $ 18.00
- prawn, cucumber, avocado, tempura flake, trüffle oil, flying fish roes
• King Salmon
Vegetable Tempura Roll $ 15.00
- Potato, sweet potato, capsicum, tofu, soy bean
• Tender Eye-Fillet

Blueberry Pancake Stack $17.30
- Light pancakes with blueberries, served with maple syrup, berry coulis & cream
Breakfast Omelette $18.50
- Crispy Bacon, spinach, caramelised onion, & mozzarella cheese OR Vegetarian – mushroom, spinach, tomato & mozzarella cheese OR Smoked Salmon, avocado, spinach & mozzarella cheese Served with grain toast & tomato chutney
Vegetarian Feast $22.20
- Kumara & corn cake, portobello mushroom, wilted spinach, baked beans, poached eggs, slow roasted tomato & hash browns. Served with country grain toast topped with hollandaise sauce
Bully’s Ploughman’s Plate G $23.00
- Chicken liver pate, terrine, local cheeses and pickled vegetables served with fig relish, onion jam and toasted grain bread
Bacon & banana pancakes with maple syrup $10.00
Passionfruit Crème Brulee [G] $14.50
- Classic brulee, caramelised and served with a raspberry macaroon and blood orange & cranberry sorbet
Mushroom Flats $6.00
Affogato Coffee $13.00
- Double shot of coffee & liqueur of your choice both served over Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream.Baileys, Kahlua, Tia Maria, Glayva, Sambuca white, Amarula, Benedictine, Drambuie, Frangelico, Amaretto, Wild Turkey honey liqueur, Cointreau, Lochan Ora, Grand Marnier, Opal Nera Sambuca, Galliano, Midori, Southern Comfort, Jameson Irish whiskey

Lamb Madras (Medium) $11.00
Mixed Pickles $1.00
Kids Combo $10.50
- 1 x Small Curry, 1 x Plain Naan, 1 x 420ml Drink
Beef Biryani $12.50
- Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
Samosa $2.50
Lamb Biryani $12.50
- Served with yogurt or rogan josh sauce
Chicken Tikka
Aloo Paratha $4.00
- Served with yogurt

Lindas Pass Whitestone Brie
- Is a soft cheese with a complex earthy mushroom flavour
-Akaroa hot smoked salmon
Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles $21
- Fried chicken, Waffles, Maple syrup.
Taco of the moment $19
- Please ask the staff about the daily flavour addition
(GF) gluten free (V) Vegeterian
Caramelised Onion Tart.( V) $24
- Beetroot, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, rocket, balsamic glaze
Beer battered Market Fish $27
- Chatham Island Blue Cod, hand cut fries, slaw, tartare sauce, lemon
Central Otago Stone Fruits.( GF) $24
- Prosciutto, basil, tomatoes, gastric buffalo mozzarella.

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

Hot Chips & Chicken nuggets $8.00
Extra special fillings each $1.50
- avocado, chicken, bacon, egg, mushroom
Toasted sandwich $5.00
- two stands filling from
French toast $13.00
- served with Bacon & grilled banana
Classic breakfast $16.00
- eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushrooms & toast
Toasted sandwich $5.00
- two stands filling + extra standard fillings (tomato, onion, cheese, pineapple, sweet corn, ham each $0.80)
French toast $9.00
- served with Berry & Maple syrup
Bacon & Egg $11.50
- 2 eggs in any style. served with bacon & toast

●Medium
Frozen lemon tart, meringue, lemon curd, passionfruit ice-cream $11.00
Coastal spring lamb, herb spread, chilli, pistachios $15.00
Fries, garlic butter, parmesan, aioli, tomato sauce $11.00
Roasted mushroom, caramelised onions, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, truffle oil $24.00
Sopressa salami, coppa, smoked pork loin, rosemary, mozzarella $24.00
Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, chilli, basil, napoli $12.00
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