Spice Route in Northland Menu

APPETISERS AND LIGHT MEALS APPETISERS AND LIGHT MEALS
  • H= Half / F= Full
  • Vegetable Samosa $6.50
    • Triangular flour shells filled with mashed potatoes and green peas. Deep fried and served with tamarind dressing. Two pieces per serving.
  • Onion Bhaji $6.50
    • Sliced rings of onion, coasted with chickpea batter. Deep fried and served with tamarind dressing.
  • Subz Kebab $7.50
    • Deep fried patties of cottage cheese, potatoes and green peas. Served with mint dressing. Four pieces per serving.
  • Pakora $6.50
    • Mixture of chopped silver beet, onions, coated with chickpea batter and served with tamarind dressing. Four pieces per serving.
  • Vegetarian Mix Platter for 2 $15.99
    • An assortment of samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and subz kebab served with mint and tamarind dressing.
  • Mix Platter for 2 $17.99
    • Chicken tikka and two seekh kebabs, samosa and pakoras, served with mint and tamarind dressing.
  • Chicken Tikka $12.99
    • Succulent morsels of chicken mildly spiced with tikka marinade and cooked in tandoor. Served with cabbage and mint dressing. Four pieces per serving.
  • Garlic Tikka $14.99
    • Succulent morsels of chicken mildly spiced with garlic tikka marinade and cooked in tandoor. Served with cabbage and mint dressing. Four pieces per serving
  • Seekh Kebab $12.50
    • Lightly spiced lamb mince rolled on skewer and roasted in our tandoor. Served with cabbage and mint dressing. Four pieces per serving.
  • Tandoori Chicken H $12.50 / F $24.00
    • Spice Router's specialty entrée. A tender whole chicken mildly marinated with yoghurt and spices and cooked in our tandoor. Served with fresh cabbage and mint dressing. Half portion is one leg and one breast piece.
  • Assorted Kebab Platter $19.90
    • An assortment of chicken tikka, seekh kebab, tandoori chicken served with fresh green cabbage and mint sauce.
MAIN COURSES - CHICKEN MAIN COURSES - CHICKEN
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice
  • Butter Chicken $17.99
    • Highly recommended. Tender morsels of boneless chicken marinated overnight, smoked in tandoor and cooked in a delicate butter & tomato gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $17.99
    • Tender boneless chicken pieces grilled in tandoor then simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with aromatic spices.
  • Chicken Chettinad $17.99
    • Black pepper, garlic, ginger based chicken curry cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Chicken Korma $17.99
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create rich and nutty flavor.
  • Chicken Madras $17.99
    • A traditional South Indian dish. Boneless chicken pieces cooked in coconut cream based gravy.
  • Chicken Vindaloo $17.99
    • A specialty from Goa. Boneless pieces of chicken prepared with special vindaloo paste and carefully selected spices.
  • Chicken Curry $17.99
    • Tender chicken pieces cooked in thin tomato and onion based curry
  • Chicken Saag $17.99
    • Tender boneless pieces of chicken and spinach sauteed in garlic finished with cream and cooked with carefully selected spices.
  • Mango Chicken $17.99
    • Boneless chicken morsels cooked together with mango and cream based gravy lightly spiced.
  • Chicken Jalfarezi $17.99
    • Roasted chicken cooked with juliennes of capsicum, onion and sauteed with touch of garlic and onion gravy. A dry chicken dish.
  • Chicken Do Pizza $17.99
    • Boneless chicken pieces sauteed with garlic, petals of onions and cooked in onion based gravy. A dry chicken dish
  • Chicken Dehra Dun $17.99
    • Boneless chicken cooked with combination of vegetables in onion based gravy
MAIN COURSES - LAMB MAIN COURSES - LAMB
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $18.99
    • A traditional North Indian dish. Boneless lamb cooked in tomato and onion based gravy with spices and herbs.
  • Lamb Nawaabi $18.99
    • Tender diced lamb cooked with chopped capsicum, sauteed onions and garnished with cashew nuts.
  • Lamb Chettinad $18.99
    • Black pepper, garlic, ginger based lamb curry cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Lamb Korma $18.99
    • Boneless lamb pieces cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create a unique nutty flavor.
  • Lamb Madras $18.99
    • A traditional South Indian dish. Boneless lamb pieces cooked in coconut based gravy.
  • Lamb Vindaloo $18.99
    • A specialty from Goa. Boneless pieces of lamb prepared with special vindaloo paste and carefully selected spices.
  • Lamb Curry $18.99
    • Tender lamb pieces cooked in thin tomato and onino based curry.
  • Lamb Saag $18.99
    • Tender boneless pieces of lamb and spinach sauteed in garlic finished with cream and cooked with crefully selected spices.
  • Lamb Do Pyaza $18.99
    • Boneless lamb pieces sauteed with garlic, petals of onions and cooked in onion based gravy. A dry lamb dish.
  • Lamb Dehra Dun $18.99
    • Boneless lamb cooked with combination of vegetables in onion based gravy.
MAIN COURSES - BEEF MAIN COURSES - BEEF
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice.
  • Beef Madras $18.99
    • A traditional South Indian dish. Boneless beef pieces cooked in coconut cream based gravy.
  • Beef Chettinad $18.99
    • Black pepper, garlic, giinger based beef curry cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Beef Vindaloo $18.99
    • boneless pieces of beef prepared with special vindaloo paste and carefully selected spices, vindaloo spice mix is a speciality from goa
  • Beef Curry $18.99
    • Tender beef pieces cooked in thin tomato and onion based gravy.
  • Beef Saag $18.99
    • Tender boneless pieces of beef and spinach sauteed in garlic finished with cream and cooked with carefully selected spices.
MAIN COURSES - GOAT MAIN COURSES - GOAT
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice.
  • Goat Curry $19.99
    • Tender goat pieces cooked in thin tomato and onion based gravy.
  • Goat Masala $19.99
    • Goat pieces cooked and simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with aromatic spices.
MAIN COURSES - SEAFOOD MAIN COURSES - SEAFOOD
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice.
  • Butter Prawn $19.99
    • Prawn cutlets cooked in a delicate butter and tomato gravy.
  • Prawn Masala $19.99
    • Succulent prawn cutlets simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with aromatic spices.
  • Prawn Malabari $19.99
    • Prawn cutlets cooked in coconut cream, sliced capsicum and onion based gravy.
  • Prawn Dehra Dun $19.99
    • Prawn cutlets cooked with combination of vegetables in onion based gravy.
  • Fish Masala $19.99
    • Lemon fish fillets cooked and simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with aromatic spices.
  • Fish Malabari $19.99
    • Fish fillets cooked in coconut cream, sliced capsicum and onion based gravy.
  • Fish Korma $19.99
    • fish fillets cooked in ground cashew nuts and cream based gravy to create rich and nutty favour
  • Fish Dehra Dun $19.99
    • Fish cooked with combination of vegetables in onion based gravy.
MAIN COURSES - VEGETARIAN MAIN COURSES - VEGETARIAN
  • All mains are served mild, medium, hot or extreme hot. All mains are served with complimentary basmati rice.
  • Malai Kofta $16.50
    • Soft croquettes stuffed with cottage cheese, potatoes, raisins cooked in a rich cashew nut sauce and cream.
  • Paneer Makhani $16.50
    • Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked in a delicate butter and tomato gravy.
  • Saag Paneer $16.50
    • Homemade cottage cheese cubes and spinach sauteed with garlic and finished in cream and carefully selected spices.
  • Paneer Chettinad $16.50
    • Black pepper, garlic, ginger based cottage cheese curry cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Paneer Masala $16.50
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese cubes simmered in tomato, onion sauce and enriched with fresh green peppers and aromatic spices.
  • Paneer Jalfarezi $16.50
    • Long sliced homemade Indian cottage cheese cubes with julienne of capsicum, onion, sauteed with garlic and cooked in onion based gravy. A dry vegetarian dish.
  • Kadai Paneer $16.50
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked with diced capsicum, diced onion in onion based kadai. Famous North Indian dish
  • Muttar Paneer $16.50
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese cooked with green peas in a mild tomato, onion and cream based gravy.
  • Vegetable Korma $15.50
    • Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create a unique nutty flavor.
  • Mixed Vegetable $15.50
    • an assortment of vegetables cooked in an onion based sauce, a dry vegetarian delicacy
  • Aloo Gobi $15.50
    • Potato and cauliflower cooked with garlic, ginger, onions in tomato based sauce.
  • Saag Aloo $15.50
    • Potato and spinach sauteed with garlic and finished in cream and carefully selected spices.
  • Aloo Zeera $15.50
    • Potatoes tossed in butter, flavoured with cumin seeds and tomatoes. A dry vegetarian delicacy.
  • Dal Makhani $15.50
    • Creamed whole urad lentils tempered and seasoned with mild spices finished with butter in a true Punjabi style.
RICE RICE
  • Aromatic Basmati Rice $4.50
    • Served free with all main dishes or gravy dishes, additional order.
  • Vegetable Biryani $17.99
    • Basmati rice cooked along with vegetable and a selection of nuts and herbs
  • Lamb Biryani $19.99
    • Soft morsels of lamb, herbs and cashew nuts cooked along with basmati rice.
  • Chicken Biryani $18.99
    • Chicken morsels, herbs and cashew nuts cooked along with basmati rice.
TANDOORI BREADS TANDOORI BREADS
  • Roti $3.50
    • Traditional Indian flat bread made from wheat flour.
  • Naan/ Butter Naan $3.50
    • Famous Indian hot bread coated with butter, unless specified.
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Traditional Indian bread stuffed with garlic and coated with butter.
  • Cheese Naan $4.50
    • a hot favourite with kids, naan stuffed with cheddar cheese
  • Garlic + Cheese Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with garlic and cheese together
  • Peshwari Naan $4.50
    • Stuffed with dried fruits and cherries.
  • Keema Naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with cooked spiced lamb
  • Stuffed Naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with a filling of potatoes and peas
  • Paneer Kulcha $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with cottage cheese and coriander.
  • Paratha $4.50
    • A flaky thick bread, enriched with butter.
ACCOMPANIMENTS ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • Mint Dressing $3.50
  • Mixed Pickle $3.50
  • Tamarind Chutney $3.50
  • Raita $3.50
  • Papadum (4 Pcs) $3.50
  • Mango Chutney $3.50
  • Onion Salad $3.50
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Mango Kulfi $5.00
    • Homemade mango flavoured dessert topped with mango pulp, cream and cherry.
  • Gulab Jamun $5.00
    • Traditional Indian sweet - soft balls made of reduced milk, deep fried and soaked in hot sugar syrup. Three pieces per serving

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Surf's up Sundae $10.00
    • Vanilla ice cream layered with chocolate/berry sauce with chopped nuts, and a crispy wafer
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $16.00
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins, salad greens, bacon, ciabata, aioli, relish
  • Smoked Chicken & Parmesan Arancini Balls $15.00
    • Smoked chicken, parmesan, risotto, aioli
  • Chicken Fingers (GFOA) $12.00
    • Grilled chicken tenders, chunky chips, tomato sauce
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $21.00
    • Avocado, croutons, parmesan, creamy dressing
  • Olives & Garlic Pizza Board $16.00
    • Kalamata olives, basil pesto dip, garlic pizza
  • Calamari & green pea salad $21.00
    • Salt & pepper,green peas,salad greens,feta,horseradish mayo.
  • The Hot Streaker M $15/L $28
    • Tomato and local Streaker hot sauce, pepperoni, streaky bacon, charred peppers, caramelised onions
  • Marina volcano $25.00
    • Combination of seafood cooked in a mild herbal creamy curry paste with kaffir lime and basil (served flambé)
  • Salt & pepper squid $11.00
    • Deep-fried squid seasoned with salt & pepper and served with a sweet chilli sauce
  • Salmon chao praya $9.90
    • Fresh salmon sashimi roll with fresh ginger, mint, red onion and served with special Thai seafood dressing
  • Prawn summer roll $8.90
    • 2 pcs. Fresh lettuce, carrot, cucumber, chive, mint, rice vermicelli and prawn.
  • Crying tiger $20.00
    • Sizzling marinated beef rump steak, Thai style; served with a chilli lime sauce
  • Squid or prawns or fish $20.00
  • Pad med mamuang himmapan
    • Mild chilli jam sauce, topped with roasted cashew nuts.
  • Sweet and sour golden chicken (P) $23.00
    • DEEP-fried chicken with steamed vegetables, pineapple, lychee and our special sweet and sour sauce
  • VEGETARIAN $17 / $21
    • spinach courgette tomato garlic mushroom feta
  • CHEESE CAKE $10.00
  • MARGHERITA $17 / $22
    • basil buffalo mozzarella tomato mozzarella
  • GRILLED STEAK $29.00
    • served with salad & chips
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $21.00
    • NZ clams mussels fish prawns with crusty bread
  • CALAMARI & dips $18.00
  • SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE $28.00
    • fresh NZ clams tossed in olive oil garlic white wine chilli
  • BANOFFEE PIE and of course $8.00
  • Seasoned Wedges $8
    • -With Sour Cream
  • -Toast $1.5
  • -Creamy Mushrooms
  • -With Aioli extra $1
  • Burgers
    • Served with fries
  • Toasted Sandwich - One filling $6
  • -Maple Syrup & Butter Or Lemon & Sugar $10
  • -with Cheese, Sour Cream, Bacon and Sweet Chilli $13
  • Keto Salad $23.80
    • -Halloumi cheese salad-Smoked salmon salad-Prawn&Avocado salad-Cajun chicken salad
  • Keto Omlette $28.50
    • BoB classic omlette served with spinach,onion,bacon&cheese
  • Toast n' Jam $8.80
    • Thick toast with preserved choose from ciabatta, five grain, rye whole grain or croissant
  • Keto French Toast $28.50
    • Ketomade french toast with bacon,berry coulis and keto maple
  • $24.50
    • Gill mushroom&Tomato (V)
  • BOB Breakfast $23.80
    • Eggs your way,bacon,hash browns and thick toast
  • Chicken Tender $14.80
    • With straight cut chips served with aioli sauce
  • Keto Fettuccine $28.50
    • Courgette ribbons in our creamy sauce with chicken,mushroom,spinach&bacon
  • Pad Thai (Chicken, Pork, or Beef) $11.50
    • Rice noodle with bean sprout, tamarind sauce, spring onion, and crushed peanuts
  • Deal 1 $16.50
    • Pork pepper with rice and vegetable fritters served with sweet chili sauce
  • Steamed Dim Sim $6.50
    • Thai style served with soy and crispy garlic
  • E-Sarn Classic (Beef) $11.50
    • Marinated beef skewers with sticky rice and accompaniment with peanut sauce
  • Fried Rice
    • Your choice of meal with mixed vegetables served with salad and cucumber
  • Cashew Nut (Chicken, Pork, Or Beef) $11.50
    • Sauteed with homemade sauce, cashew nuts, vegetables, served with Thai Jasmine rice
  • Tom Yum (Chicken/ Prawns) $11.50/$14.50
    • Thai’s favourite hot & sour soup with herbs and mushrooms
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef $11.50
  • ·Paparoa Pub Sausage $14.00 for 1 / $19.00 for 2
    • Premium Pork & Fennel Sausage served with potato pea mash, flavours of cumin and smoked paprika. Delicious home-made beef gravy and English or French mustard on the side.
  • From the Ocean
  • Ice Cream $12.00
    • With our home-made dark chocolate sauce & topped with salty caramelised nuts. Absolutely delicious.
  • -Large $20.00
  • -Large $20.00
  • ·Rich and Tasty Vegetarian
    • Portobello Mushroom & Spinach with fresh rosemary and feta
  • -Large $20.00
  • -Small $14.00
  • Eggs benedict w/ salmon $18.00
    • soft poached free range eggs, wilted spinach, toasted ciabatta
  • Cajun spiced yellow fin tuna $35.00
    • on a citrus risotto cake with bisque cream sauce and a fresh corn and prawn salsa
  • Eggs benedict w/ hollandaise $13.00
    • soft poached free range eggs, wilted spinach, toasted ciabatta
  • Ice cream sundae $5.00
    • chocolate or strawberry
  • Angus pure beef $35.00
    • pan roasted fillet on a corn-beef and mustard hash with beetroot relish, onion tempura and black pepper jus
  • Toasted bagel $10.50
    • w/ local hot smoked salmon, capers and cream cheese
  • Fresh fruit salad $5.00
  • Margherita $21.50
    • mozzarella, goats cheese, fresh tomato, basil pesto and parmesan
  • Hotdog & Fries $8.00
    • 3 x mini hotdog and fries
  • The McKenzie $19.90
    • Beef, chicken, bacon, onion rings, cheese, tomato, onion and lettuce with the chef's own BBQ sauce and mayo .... A real mess burger!!
  • The Yankee $17.90
    • Our take on a New York style burger has a beef patty, pastrami, Swiss cheese, and salad topped with gherkin and a honey mustard dressing.
  • The Bella Donna $16.90
    • Lemon and herb marinated chicken, mozzarella and garden salad with the chef's own basil pesto and aioli.
  • Avocado $2.00
  • Big Fat Greek Burger $16.50
    • Lamb and Feta patty, on a bed of lettuce, tomato and onion topped with tzatziki dressing and cucumber..
  • Steak 'n' Shroom Burger $17.90
    • A mushroom lovers dream .. loaded with fresh creamy garlic mushrooms, caramelized onions and salad, all layered on a grilled steak..... Yum!
  • BLAT Burger $17.50
    • Our take on the kiwi classic.... Beef patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and onion with our own aioli.
  • Egg benedict with smoked salmon/bacon/mushrooms, spinach N/A
  • Bacon Burger $15.50
    • with lettuce, tomato, salad, aioli & chips
  • Carrot Lemon Soup with toast $10.50
  • Sausage & chips $9.50
  • Santeez Salad N/A
    • cabbage, carrot, celery, beetroot, ginger & seeds on lettuce
  • Pancake layered with banana & topped with bacon or berries N/A
  • Corn Fritters Stack with mushrooms and bacon or grilled tomato N/A
  • Bowl of Chips with tomato or aioli $6.50
  • Garlic Bread $5
  • Green beans sauted with butter $7.50
  • Sally’s Super Special $25
    • Our very popular crispy beer battered fish, chips, salad and home made tartare
  • Pacific Oysters from Orongo Bay 6 / 12 - Grilled Kilpatrick $24 / $41
    • with bacon cheese and worcestershire sauce
  • Sally’s Famous Seafood Chowder $15
    • thick and creamy with mussels, shrimps and fish
  • Fresh NZ Mussels $18 / $28
    • white wine, garlic and fresh herbs OR tomato and chorizo broth
  • Chicken Breast $30
    • parmesan chicken breast pan seared with a sage lemon reduction, on herb potato cake and fresh salad
  • Temapura Prawns $18 / $33
    • served on a bed of fresh mesculin and Lemons, with a sesame and soy dipping sauce
  • Raw Buckwheat Crackle $4.50
    • Buckwheat, Cocoa, Coconut, Sultanas & Honey
  • Raw Rice Puff $4.50
    • Rice Puffs, Cocoa, Honey, Sultanas & Coconut
  • Add Condiments N/A
    • Soy Aioli, Egg Aioli, Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Cajun Chicken $8.50
    • With Roast Veg, Cheese, Chicken, Greens & Aioli on a Sundried Tomato Wrap
  • Peanut Butter Protein Balls $2.50
  • Raw Brownie $3.50
    • Dates, Almond, Cocoa, Walnut & Vanilla
  • Chicken Salad $7.00
    • Cajun Chicken, Iceberg, Carrot, Beet, Red Onion, Aioli, Tomato & Cucumber
  • Our fresh homemade salads 500ml $9.50 750ml $13.00
    • Choose from the salad bar or create your own by adding:
  • Mix Platter for 2 $17.99
    • Chicken tikka and two seekh kebabs, samosa and pakoras, served with mint and tamarind dressing.
  • Aromatic Basmati Rice $4.50
    • Served free with all main dishes or gravy dishes, additional order.
  • Keema Naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with cooked spiced lamb
  • Goat Masala $19.99
    • Goat pieces cooked and simmered in a tomato, onion sauce and enriched with aromatic spices.
  • Vegetable Biryani $17.99
    • Basmati rice cooked along with vegetable and a selection of nuts and herbs
  • Chicken Dehra Dun $17.99
    • Boneless chicken cooked with combination of vegetables in onion based gravy
  • Mixed Pickle $3.50
  • Stuffed Naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with a filling of potatoes and peas
  • All mains are served with your choice of: Vegetables or Garden Salad plus Roast Potato & Kumara or Fries
  • SHRIMP SALAD $10.00
    • Shrimp tossed in a seafood sauce & served on a mesclun salad
  • SEAFOOD MIXED GRILL $31.50
    • An experience like no other, prawns, scallops & mussels w/ yum yum sauce
  • APPLE CRUMBLE $12.50
    • Sweet pastry base with spiced apple filling topped with oaty crumble. Served with Whipped Cream & Ice Cream.
  • The above entree's can be upsized to a light meal by adding salad & fries for an additional $7.50
  • GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS $14.00
    • Steamed & served w/ a dipping sauce
  • Stonegrill Dining allows your meal to be presented on a 400c heated stone cooking at your table. For the perfect Stonegrill experience, simply slice your meal, one or two pieces at a time and allow to sear, and cook to your liking.
  • Calamari Rings (3 per serve)
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $14.00
    • crispy bacon, grilled tomato, hash browns, fried eggs and toast
  • LAMB BURGER $15.00
    • our own spiced lamb patty, with hummus, halloumi, salad and fries
  • EGGS BENEDICT $14.00
    • 2 poached eggs on a toasted muffin with bacon and hollandaise sauce
  • EGGS ATLANTIC $15.00
    • 2 poached eggs, on a toasted muffin, with smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce
  • BEEF BURGER $16.00
    • our tasty beef patty with crispy bacon, creamy mushroom, salad and fries
  • FISH & CHIPS $16.00
    • 2 pieces of beer battered fish with fries and salad(add 2 eggs for $2.00
  • SEASONED WEDGES $9.00
    • seasoned wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $14.00
    • grilled chicken breast with bacon, parmesan and garlic dressing toasted with salad greens and a poached egg
Spice Route

Spice Route

location

Address

15A York Street, Russell, Northland, 0202, New Zealand

phone

Phone

094037561

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 16:30 - 22:00 23:00 - 14:00 Monday 16:30 - 22:00 Tuesday 16:30 - 22:00 Wednesday 16:30 - 22:00 23:00 - 14:00 Thursday 16:30 - 22:00 23:00 - 14:00 Friday 16:30 - 22:00 23:00 - 14:00 Saturday 16:30 - 22:00 23:00 - 14:00
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cheap Eats ,  Seating ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
15A York Street, Russell, Northland, 0202, New Zealand
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