Samairaz Indian Restaurant is an evening dining destination in Christchurch's Marshland neighbourhood. The Raranga Street restaurant serves guests in its dining room and also handles pickup and delivery, with bookings available for planned dinners. Its menu gives the charcoal tandoor a prominent role, then builds outward through regional curries, vegetarian cooking, rice dishes, breads and a banquet intended for sharing.
The starter list is particularly distinctive. Chicken tikka is roasted after a paprika and yoghurt marinade, while the Samairaz special tikka uses mustard oil, ginger, garlic, fenugreek and Indian pickle for a sharper profile. Paneer and mushroom tikka provide meat-free alternatives from the same charcoal oven. Amritsari fish fry and generous vegetarian or meat platters suit tables that want to sample several preparations.
Curries move well beyond a single house sauce. Butter chicken and spinach-rich saagwala offer contrasting creamy options, while Madras, jalfrezi and pickle-spiced chicken bring coconut, vegetables or tangier heat. The vegetarian range includes paneer, black lentils, chickpeas, kofta, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables. Selected recipes can be adjusted for vegan or dairy-free diners, giving mixed groups meaningful choice across the main-course list.
Biryani, cumin-scented rice and breads from the tandoor complete the savoury meal. Garlic naan is joined by cheese, keema and sweet Peshawari fillings, while roti and layered paratha offer wholemeal alternatives. A set banquet brings together starters, two curries, rice, breads, accompaniments and dessert for diners who prefer the kitchen to shape a shared progression, ending with gulab jamun or ice cream.
Address: 41 Raranga Street, Marshland, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand
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Samairaz Indian Restaurant Menu
Appetizers
VEGETABLE SAMOSA
2 pieces. A deep-fried conical pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.
VEGETABLE PAKORA
6 pieces. Fresh vegetables dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and finished in hot oil.
ONION BHAJI
3 pieces. Crispy onion fritters, fresh herbs mixed with chickpea flour, deep fried.
CHEESE PAKORA
6 pieces. Home made Indian Cheese layered with coriander, lightly dipped in chickpea batter and finished in hot oil.
PANEER TIKKA
6 pieces. Home made Indian cottage cheese marinated in yogurt and spices, skewered with green pepper and onion. Roasted in Charcoal Tandoor.
CHICKEN TIKKA
5 pieces. Fillets of chicken marinated in paprika and yogurt. Roasted in Charcoal Tandoor.
TANDOORI CHICKEN
Tender Spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked to perfection in charcoal tandoor.
LAMB CHOP
4 pieces. Lamb chops dipped in a spicy marinade, skewered and cooked in charcoal tandoor.
TANDOORI PRAWN
8 pieces. King Prawns marinated with fresh herbs, spices and a touch of cream, cooked delicately in charcoal tandoor.
AMRITSARI FISH FRY
5 pieces. Fish Fillet dipped in chickpea flour with herbs and spices and finished in hot oil.
VEG PLATTER FOR TWO
2 Samosa, 2 Onion Bhaji, 2 Paneer Pakora ,4 Veg Pakora. Vegetarian
MIX PLATTER FOR TWO
2 Samosa, 2 Onion Bhaji, 2 Lamb Chop, 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Samairaz Special Tikka
NON-VEG PLATTER
2 Fish Tikka, 2 King Prawn, 2 Tandoori Chicken, 2 Lamb Chop, 2 Chicken Tikka.
Mushroom Tikka
Fresh Mushroom marinated in yoghurt and spices , skewered with green pepper and onion . Roasted in charcoal tandoor . Eight pieces per portion.
Kalmi Kebab
Chicken Marinated with yoghurt , spices and cashew. Cooked in charcoal Tandoor.
Samairaz Special Tikka
Fillets of chicken cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, fenugreek and spices with amazing flavours of Indian Pickle. Cooked to perfection in charcoal tandoor.
Chicken Dishes
BUTTER CHICKEN
Delicacy of barbecued chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Marinated chicken tikka cooked in the charcoal tandoor then prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and creamy tomato sauce.
CHICKEN KORMA
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich creamy sauce made of almonds and cashew nuts.
BHUNA CHICKEN
A dry dish of diced chicken stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices, capsicum, fresh coriander and garam masala. Dairy free available. Please ask. Lactose Free
MANGO CHICKEN
Chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce and tempered with cream, herbs and spices.
CHICKEN SAAGWALA
Succulent pieces of chicken cooked in spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, then finished with cream. Dairy free available. Please ask. Lactose Free
CHICKEN MADRAS
A traditional South Indian dish cooked with curry leaves, coconut milk and tomatoes.
KARAHI CHICKEN
Chicken cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions,capsicum, garlic, ginger, cream and fresh coriander.
CHICKEN ACHAARI
Chicken cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, fenugreek seeds and spices. Intense in Indian Pickle flavours. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
CHICKEN VINDALOO
A chilly hot dish from Goa cooked with vinegar, capsicum, spices and coriander which we recommend for the adventures. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
CHICKEN JALFREZI
A tangy flavoured chicken dish with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions and garnished with cheese.
CHICKEN DO PYAZA
Cubes of chicken tossed with chunks of onions, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs, spices and cream.
POPPY CHICKEN
Tender cubes of chicken sautéed in vegetable gravy with garlic, ginger, spices, tomatoes and poppy seeds
INDIAN METHI CHICKEN
Chicken cooked with dry fenugreek leaves, cardamom, garlic and tomatoes
LENTIL CHICKEN CURRY
Chicken pieces simmered with black lentils, tempered with vegetable gravy, herbs and spices and cream. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
Lamb Dishes
ROGAN JOSH
Lamb cooked with aromatic cinnamon, cardamom and an exotic blend of herbs and spices. Special dish of Kashmir.
BHUNA GOSHT
A dry dish, lamb chunks stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, crushed tomatoes, herbs and spices and curry masala.
LAMB KARAHI
Lamb cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger, cream and fresh coriander.
LAMB KORMA
Tender diced Lamb cooked in a rich creamy sauce made of almonds and cashew nuts.
LAMB MADRAS
Lean Lamb cooked in a traditional South Indian style with curry leaves, coconut milk and tomatoes.
LAMB SAAGWALA
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices, finished with cream. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
LAMB PASANDA
Diced lamb lightly sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger and tomatoes. Then cooked with spices, yogurt and cream.
LAMB JALFREZI
A tangy flavoured lamb dish with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions and garnished with cheese.
LAMB DO PYAZA
Cubes of lamb tossed with chunks of onions, in a vegetable gravy along with herbs, spices and cream.
LAMB VINDALOO
A chilly hot dish from Goa cooked with vinegar, capsicum, spices and coriander which we recommend for the adventures. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
LAMB ACHAARI
Lamb cooked with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, fenugreek seeds and spices. Intense in Indian Pickle flavours. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
Seafood Dishes
PRAWN MALABARI
A specialty from Bombay. Cooked with coconut, capsicums, tomatoes, cream and an assortment of spices.
BUTTER PRAWN
King Prawns cooked in mild butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
PRAWN VINDALOO
A chilly hot dish from Goa cooked with vinegar, capsicum, spices and coriander which we recommend for the adventures. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
PRAWN JALFREZI
A tangy flavoured Prawn dish with chunks of capsicum, tomatoes, onions and garnished with cheese.
PRAWN KARAHI
Prawns cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger, cream and fresh coriander.
PRAWN SAAG
A delightful combination of Prawns cooked in a puree of spinach with our own herbs and spices, finished with cream. Dairy free available, please ask. Lactose Free
FISH MADRAS
Fish cooked in a fine tomato and coconut sauce.
FISH MALABARI
A Special dish Bombay. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomatoes and cream.
BENGALI FISH CURRY
A popular East Indian fish dish. Cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes and freshly ground spices.
Vegetarian Dishes
PANEER BUTTER MASALA
Fresh Indian cottage cheese cooked in a buttery tomato sauce with garam masala, kasuri methi, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Vegetarian
PALAK PANEER
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a mild puree of spinach and lightly spiced. Vegetarian
KARAHI PANEER
Home made cottage cheese cooked in a vegetable gravy with crushed onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic, and fresh coriander. Vegetarian
SHAHI PANEER
Homemade Indian cottage cheese cut in cubes and cooked with cream, tomatoes and crushed almonds. Vegetarian
DAL MAKHANI
Black lentils and kidney beans cooked over a low heat with spices, ghee and cream. Vegan and dairy free available, please ask.
Vegetarian Curries
CHANNA MASALA
Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions & tomatoes, finished with freshly ground spices and amchur. Vegan, Lactose Free
METHI MATTAR PANEER
Cottage cheese & green peas cooked in fenugreek flavoured gravy laced with cream. Vegetarian
VEG. JALFREZI
Seasonal vegetables cooked with capsicum, tomatoes and onion, garnished with cheese. Vegetarian
MUSHROOM DO PYAZA
Mushrooms cooked with chunks of onion and tomato along with ginger, garlic, spices and fresh coriander. Vegetarian
MALAI KOFTA
Grated cottage cheese and potato dumplings stuffed with cashew nut and raisins, simmered in a creamy sauce. Garnished with almonds. Vegetarian
PALAK KOFTA
Grated cottage cheese and potato dumplings stuffed with cashew nuts and raisins, cooked in a spinach gravy with fresh tomatoes and spices. Vegetarian
CUMIN POTATOES
Cubes of potatoes tempered with cumin seeds and herbs. Vegetarian
MUSHROOM MATTAR MASALA
Mushrooms and green peas cooked in a vegetable gravy with garlic. Vegan available, please ask. Vegetarian
ALOO GOBI
Potato’s and florets of cauliflower cooked with cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander and spices. Vegan
VEGETABLE POSHT
Vegetables cooked in onion, garlic, ginger and tomatoes and then cooked with poppy seeds and spices. Vegetarian
Aloo Saag
Potatoes cooked with mild puree of spinach and spices
Rice Dishes
BIRYANI
Basmati rice cooked with chicken/lamb/prawn. Infused with fresh spices, flavored with saffron and garnished with fresh coriander. A delicious wholesome meal served with raita, mixed pickle and poppadum.
BASMATI RICE
Plain Steamed Basmati Rice.
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
Seasonal garden-fresh vegetables cooked with basmati rice, herbs and spices. This delicious meal is served with raita, mixed pickle and poppadum. Vegetarian
JEERA RICE
Basmati rice flavored with cumin seeds.
Tandoori Breads
PLAIN NAAN
Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the charcoal tandoor.
GARLIC NAAN
Garlic stuffed leavened bread, baked in the charcoal tandoor.
CHEESE GARLIC NAAN
Bread stuffed with cheese and garlic.
KEEMA NAAN (CHICKEN / LAMB)
Naan bread stuffed with mildly spiced lamb / chicken.
TANDOORI ROTI
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the charcoal tandoor.
LACCHA PARANTHA
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread layered with lashings of ghee and fenugreek. Baked in the charcoal tandoor.
ALOO PARANTHA
Unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with potatoes, onion and spices. Baked in the charcoal tandoor.
PESHAWARI NAAN
Bread stuffed with dry fruits and nuts. Baked in the charcoal tandoor.
PANEER KULCHA
Naan stuffed with homemade cottage cheese and spices. Baked in the charcoal tandoor.
ONION KULCHA
Naan with a stuffing of onion and spices.
CHOCOLATE NAAN
Leavened bread stuffed with crispy flakes of chocolate.
Cheese Naan
Naan bread stuffed with cheese.
Accompaniments
POPPADUM
4 pieces
MIXED PICKLE
RAITA
MINT CHUTNEY
Desserts
GULAB JAMUN
Creamed milk dumplings within a sweet syrup flavored with green cardamom. Served warm.
Chocolate Naan with Vanilla Ice Cream
Samairaz Banquet
Samairaz Banquet (Minimum Order For Two Person). Per Person $74.00. Starters: Mixed platter for two. Drinks: Order a glass of wine / Beer / Non-alcoholic drink from the Menu. Mains: Choose any 2 Curries of your choice from the Menu. Served with rice. Breads: Order any two from (Garlic Naan, Butter Naan or Tandoori Roti). Accompaniment’s: Raita, Mango Chutney, Mint sauce, Tamarind sauce & Poppadum’s. Desserts: Gulab Jamun or Ice Cream.
Mixed platter for two
Starters
Choose any 2 Curries of your choice from the Menu
Mains. Served with rice.
Order any two from (Garlic Naan, Butter Naan or Tandoori Roti)
Breads
Raita, Mango Chutney, Mint sauce, Tamarind sauce & Poppadum’s
Accompaniment’s
Gulab Jamun or Ice Cream
Desserts
Drinks
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Butter chicken Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $30.50
- Chicken tikka masala Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $30.50
- Lamb rogan josh Typical in Christchurch: $23.50 $32.00
- Chicken korma Typical in Christchurch: $23.50 $30.50
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