Amara Indian Restaurant Menu
Starters - Vegetarian
Samosa (2 Pcs)
Gluten, vegetarian. Savory, pastries filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and aromatic herbs. Served with mint sauce.
A$10.90
Mo:Mo: (Dumplings)
Dumplings Filled with mixed vegetables and spices, served with a side of tomato-based dipping sauce.
A$18.90
Onion Bhaji (3 Pcs)
Gluten, vegetarian. Crispy onion fritters, spiced to perfection, an irresistible snacking delight.
A$13.50
Paneer Kali Mirch
Vegetarian. Hot. Creamy cottage cheese in a luscious black pepper-infused gravy. A bold, flavourful delight.
A$18.90
Spinach Chaat
Vegetarian, dairy. Spinach leaves deep fried in spiced batter with potatoes, chickpeas and a creamy sweet & tangy yoghurt sauce.
A$17.90
Cauliflower Pakora (4 Pcs)
Vegetarian. Crispy cauliflower pakora, spiced florets, fried golden, served with tangy chutney.
A$12.00
Starters - Non-Vegetarian
Amara Platter
Dairy, gluten. 2 orders. One piece each of samosa, chicken tikka and lamb cutlet.
A$37.50
Lamb Cutlets (3 Pcs)
Hot. Butcher fresh lamb chops marinated in spicy, earthy amara masala.
A$27.90
Seekh Kebab (4 Pcs)
Medium spicy. Fresh ground lamb with herbs and spices all cooked to perfection on the tandoor.
A$17.90
Momo (Dumplings)
Dumplings from the Himalayas - a culinary fusion of cultures.
A$19.90
Pepper Prawns (6 Pcs)
Hot. Succulent prawns marinated in an onion and peppercorn blend, grilled to perfection.
A$19.90
Chicken Tikka (3 Pcs)
Dairy, medium. Tandoor grilled pieces of succulent, smoky chicken marinated in aromatic spices.
A$19.90
Mains - Seafood
Malabar Prawns
Medium spicy. Succulent prawns cooked in aromatic Kerala spices, a taste of coastal indulgence.
A$30.90
Konkan Prawns
King prawns in a konkani region masala marinade and a rich creamy coconut sauce.
A$30.90
Goan Fish
Medium spicy. Succulent ling fish cooked in a fresh coconut sauce with a creamy and tangy profile.
A$30.90
Mains - Lamb & Goat
Lamb Rogan Josh
Medium spicy. Tender lamb chunks in a garlic, tomato, onions with ginger and spices.
A$29.90
Lamb Korma
Dairy, nuts. Tender lamb pieces in a rich cashew-nut sauce.
A$29.90
Goat Curry (On The Bone)
Medium spicy. Succulent goat pieces slow-cooked to perfection in a rich blend of aromatic spices, tomatoes, and onions.
A$29.90
Lamb Saagwala
Dairy. Succulent lamb with a sauce made from freshly ground spinach, garlic and green herbs.
A$29.90
Rice & Naan
Peshawari Naan
Naan stuffed with a blend of coconut, nuts, and dried fruits.
A$8.90
Cheese & Garlic Naan
A$8.90
Cheese Naan
A$7.70
Plain Naan
A$5.90
Paratha
Thick, pan cooked Indian flat bread.
A$5.00
Garlic Naan
A$6.00
Steamed Rice (Per Person)
A$4.90
Sides
Salad
Green leaves, cucumber and tomato in a homemade vinaigrette dressing.
A$8.90
Chilli Pickle
A$4.90
Mango Chutney
A$4.90
Mint Sauce
A$4.90
Pappadums
(Served with mint sauce).
A$6.90
Cucumber Raita
A$4.90
Lime Pickle
A$4.90
Onion & Tomato Katchumber
Diced onions and tomato accompaniment with a salty and tangy profile.
A$5.90
LUNCH ONLY MENU
Tiffin Exp Dahl
Dahl served with side of rice and a plain naan .
A$19.90
Tiffin Exp Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb curry with side of rice and a plain naan.
A$20.90
Tiffin Exp Butter Chicken
Butter chicken curry with side of rice and a plain naan .
A$20.90
Tiffin Exp Chicken Chettinad
Chicken Chettinad curry with side of rice and a plain naan .
A$20.90
Tiffin Exp Eggplant Potato
Eggplant potato curry served with rice and a plain naan
A$19.90
Tiffin Exp Palak Panner
Palak paneer with side of rice and a plain naan .
A$19.90
Mains - Beef
Beef Vindaloo
Hot. A specialty dish from goa. Tender beef cooked in hot and tangy classic amara vindaloo sauce.
A$28.90
Madras Beef
Medium spicy. Tender beef cooked with potatoes in a classic fresh coconut sauce.
A$28.90
Desserts
Mango Kulfi
A luscious and creamy Indian frozen dessert, a blend of sweetened condesed milk and evaporated millk, infused with cardamom.
A$8.80
Gulab Jamun
Golden ,Syrup - Soaked indian dessert dumplings made from cottage cheese.
A$6.60
Carrrot Halwa
Slow cooked grated carrots in ghee ,sweetened with condesed milk,and subtly flavoured with cardamom.
A$8.80
Pistachio Kulfi
A luscious and creamy Indian frozen desssert, a blend of sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk ,infused with cardamom.
A$8.80
Dosai the House Specialty
Bangalore Dosai
Dairy, medium spicy. Dosai with a potato masala and spicy coconut mix.
A$13.90
Keema Dosai
Dairy. Delicious amara spiced ground lamb masala filling.
A$14.90
Masala Dosai
Dairy. Dosai with potato masala filling.
A$12.90
Plain Dosai
Dairy. No fillings.
A$9.90
Mains - Vegetarian
Matar Paneer
Dairy, vegetarian. Paneer, cooked in a rich and creamy sauce with peas and tomatoes.
A$25.90
Malai Kofta
Dairy, gluten, nuts, vegetarian. Dumplings of paneer, potatoes and raisins tossed in a rich cashew nut based sauce.
A$25.90
Eggplant & Potatoes
Dairy, medium spicy, vegetarian. Cooked with carefully selected spices and herbs in a tomato and onion sauce.
A$24.90
Mixed Daal
Dairy, vegetarian. A creamy blend of lentils cooked in a thick, classic tomato and garlic sauce.
A$20.90
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Vegetarian. Fresh veggies simmered in a creamy coconut sauce, bursting with aromatic spices.
A$23.00
Paneer Makhni
Vegetarian. Paneer cooked in a creamy tomato and smooth butter sauce, infused with aromatic spices.
A$25.90
Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic rice infused with freshly ground herbs, mixed with a medley of vibrant vegetables and fragrant spices.
A$25.90
Bhindi Dopiyaza
Medium spicy, vegetarian. Fresh baby okra cooked with chunky onions, tomato and capsicum mixture.
A$25.90
Palak Paneer
Vegetarian. Paneer, cooked in our fresh spinach sauce with garlic and green herbs.
A$25.90
Aloo Gobi
Medium spicy, vegetarian. Fresh cauliflower and potatoes in a home-style classic sauce with tomatoes.
A$23.00
Drinks
Ginger Beer(375ml)
A$6.05
Mango Lasssi
A$8.90
Coke (1.25L)
A$3.90
Sprite (1.25L)
A$7.70
Sunkist (1.25 L)
A$7.70
Solo
A$3.90
Coke Zero (1.25 L)
A$7.70
Sparkling Water 750 Ml
A$9.90
Mains - Chicken
Chicken Biryani
Dairy, medium spicy. Steamed rice and chicken cooked with freshly ground herbs and aromatic spices.
A$26.90
Chicken Tikka Masala
Dairy, medium spicy. Chicken from the tandoor oven cooked in a creamy onion and tomato sauce with aromatic spices.
A$29.90
Chicken Chettinad
Medium spicy. Spicy tender chicken pieces in a tomato, onion and ground black pepper sauce.
A$28.90
Chicken Jalfrezi
A$28.90
Butter Chicken
Dairy. Marinated chicken pieces submerged in an unmistakable amara tomato and butter sauce.
A$29.90
If you’re curious about what’s cooking at 51-53 Northbourne Ave in Canberra, the Amara Indian Restaurant Menu is where the real journey begins. Right away, you’ll notice how thoughtfully it’s put together, balancing familiar favourites with dishes that invite you to try something new. From fragrant butter chicken and slow-cooked lamb curries to smoky tandoori platters fresh from the clay oven, every section feels like it’s been crafted for both comfort and discovery.
The starters ease you in gently - crispy samosas, spiced pakoras, and tangy chutneys that wake up your appetite. Then the mains take over, rich with layered spices, creamy sauces, and perfectly cooked meats and vegetables. There’s plenty for vegetarians too, with hearty lentil dals and paneer dishes that don’t feel like an afterthought. Add warm naan, fluffy basmati rice, and a refreshing mango lassi on the side, and you’ve got a menu that makes choosing just one dish surprisingly difficult.