Amara Indian Restaurant

Our Menu

51-53 Northbourne Avenue, City, ACT 2601

Group & Occasions

Set Menus

Amara Banquet

Three mains, shared with rice & naan

58

per person

Appetiser

  • — Pappadums & Mint Sauce

Starter

  • — Samosa, Chicken Tikka & Mini Masala Dosai

Main Course — Served with Rice & Naan

  • — Lamb Rogan Josh
  • — Butter Chicken
  • — Mixed Vegetable Curry

Dine-in only · Minimum order of 2

Royal Banquet

Four mains & dessert, shared with rice & naan

68

per person

Appetiser

  • — Pappadums & Mint Sauce

Starter

  • — Samosa, Chicken Tikka & Mini Masala Dosai

Main Course — Served with Rice & Naan

  • — Lamb Rogan Josh
  • — Butter Chicken
  • — Konkan Prawns (I)
  • — Mixed Vegetable Curry

Dessert

  • — Mango Kulfi

Dine-in only · Minimum order of 2

Monday to Friday

Lunch Specials

Available for dine-in only. Excludes public holidays.

Weekday Lunch Banquet

Pappadums · Mini Masala Dosai · One main with rice & naan

Vegetarian

29.90

Appetiser

  • — Pappadums & Mint Sauce

Starter

  • — Mini Masala Dosai

Main — Choose one, served with Rice & Naan

  • — Palak Paneer
  • — Mixed Daal
  • — Eggplant & Potato

Non-vegetarian

31.90

Appetiser

  • — Pappadums & Mint Sauce

Starter

  • — Mini Masala Dosai

Main — Choose one, served with Rice & Naan

  • — Butter Chicken
  • — Chicken Chettinad
  • — Lamb Rogan Josh

Weekday Lunch Express

One main with rice & naan

Vegetarian

21.90

Choose one main — Served with Rice & Naan

  • — Palak Paneer
  • — Mixed Daal
  • — Eggplant & Potato

Non-vegetarian

23.90

Choose one main — Served with Rice & Naan

  • — Butter Chicken
  • — Chicken Chettinad
  • — Lamb Rogan Josh

The full spread

À la Carte

Seafood origin: (A) Australian · (I) Imported · (M) Mixed origin.

Starters

Vegetarian

Samosa (2pcs)

Contains gluten

Savory, pastries filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and aromatic herbs. Served with mint sauce.

10.90

Onion Bhaji (3pcs)

Contains gluten

Crispy onion fritters, spiced to perfection, an irresistible snacking delight.

12.90

Spinach Chaat

Contains dairy

Spinach leaves deep fried in spiced batter with potatoes, chickpeas and a creamy sweet & tangy yoghurt sauce.

16.90

Paneer Kali Mirch

Contains dairy

Creamy cottage cheese in a luscious black pepper-infused gravy. A bold, flavourful delight.

hot

17.90

Cauliflower Pakora (6pcs)

Contains gluten

Crispy Cauliflower Pakora, Spiced florets, fried golden, served with tangy chutney.

12.90

Veg MoMo (Dumplings)

Contains gluten, dairy

A mix of vegetable filled dumplings from the Himalayas.

18.90

Non-Vegetarian

Amara Platter (Min Order. 2)

Contains gluten, dairy

One piece each of Samosa, Chicken Tikka and Lamb Cutlet.

18.90

Tandoori Chicken Tikka (3pcs)

Contains dairy

Tandoor grilled pieces of succulent, smoky chicken marinated in aromatic spices.

18.90

Lamb Cutlets (3pcs)

Butcher fresh lamb chops marinated in spicy, earthy Amara masala.

medium

26.90

Seekh Kebab (4pcs)

Fresh ground lamb with herbs and spices all cooked to perfection on the tandoor.

17.90

Pepper Prawns (6pcs)(I)

Succulent prawns marinated in an onion and peppercorn blend, grilled to perfection.

hot

18.90

Chicken MoMo (Dumplings)

Contains gluten, dairy

Delicious Himalayan spiced chicken filled dumplings.

19.90

Dosai

Authentic crispy, golden brown crepê made from lentil and rice batter, served plain or with a filling. Served with coconut chutney and shambar (vegetable stew).

All Dosai contain dairy, but can be made vegan upon request.

Plain Dosai

Contains dairy

No fillings.

Mini10

Reg20

Masala Dosai

Contains dairy

Dosai with potato masala filling.

Mini12

Reg24

Bangalore Dosai

Contains dairy

Dosai with a potato masala and spicy coconut mix.

medium

Mini13

Reg26

Keema Dosai

Contains dairy

Delicious amara spiced ground lamb masala filling.

Mini14

Reg28

Mains

Vegetarian

Mixed Daal

Contains dairy

A creamy blend of lentils cooked in a thick, classic tomato and garlic sauce.

21.90

Eggplant & Potato

Cooked with carefully selected spices and herbs in a tomato and onion sauce.

medium

24.90

Matar Paneer

Contains dairy, nuts

Paneer, cooked in a rich and creamy sauce with peas and tomatoes.

25.90

Palak Paneer

Contains dairy

Paneer, cooked in our fresh spinach sauce with garlic and green herbs.

25.90

Bhindi Dopiyaza

Fresh baby okra cooked with chunky onions, tomato and capsicum mixture.

medium

25.90

Malai Kofta

Contains gluten, dairy, nuts

Dumplings of paneer, potatoes and raisins tossed in a rich cashew nut based sauce.

25.90

Aloo Gobi

Contains dairy

Fresh cauliflower and potatoes in a home-style classic sauce with tomatoes.

medium

23.90

Mixed Vegetable Curry

Fresh veggies simmered in a creamy coconut sauce, bursting with aromatic spices.

23.90

Paneer Makhni

Contains dairy

Paneer cooked in a creamy tomato and smooth butter sauce, infused with aromatic spices.

25.90

Vegetable Briyani

Contains dairy

Steamed rice and vegetables cooked with freshly ground herbs and aromatic spices.

25.90

Chicken

Butter Chicken

Contains dairy

Marinated chicken pieces submerged in an unmistakable Amara tomato and butter sauce.

28.90

Chicken Tikka Masala

Contains dairy, nuts

Chicken from the Tandoor oven cooked in a creamy onion and tomato sauce with aromatic spices.

medium

28.90

Chicken Chettinad

Spicy tender chicken pieces in a tomato, onion and ground black pepper sauce.

medium

27.90

Chicken Briyani

Contains dairy

Steamed Rice and chicken cooked with freshly ground herbs and aromatic spices.

medium

26.90

Chicken Jalfrezi

Contains dairy

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a medley of onions, tomatoes and capsicum.

medium

27.90

Lamb & Goat

Lamb Korma

Contains dairy, nuts

Tender lamb pieces in a rich cashew-nut sauce.

28.90

Lamb Rogan Josh

Tender lamb chunks in a garlic, tomato, onions with ginger and spices.

medium

28.90

Lamb Saagwala

Contains dairy

Succulent lamb with a sauce made from freshly ground spinach, garlic and green herbs.

28.90

Goat Curry (On the bone)

Succulent goat pieces slow-cooked to perfection in a rich blend of aromatic spices, tomatoes, and onions.

medium

28.90

Seafood

Goan Fish(I)

Succulent ling fish cooked in a fresh coconut sauce with a creamy and tangy profile.

medium

29.90

Malabar Prawns(I)

Succulent prawns cooked in aromatic Kerala spices, a taste of coastal indulgence.

medium

29.90

Konkan Prawns(I)

King prawns in a konkani region masala marinade and a rich creamy coconut sauce.

29.90

Beef

Madras Beef

Tender beef cooked with potatoes in a classic fresh coconut sauce.

medium

27.90

Beef Vindaloo

A specialty dish from Goa. Tender beef cooked in hot and tangy classic Amara vindaloo sauce.

hot

27.90

Specials

Entreé

Rasam Soup

Fresh tomatoes and tamarind with lentils, whole garlic, cumin and peppercorns.

medium

8.90

Regular Prawn Dosai(I)

Delicious Amara spiced prawn filling dosai.

medium

30

Mains

Chicken Vindaloo

A specialty classic from Goa. Tender chicken cooked in hot and tangy classic Amara vindaloo sauce.

medium

28.90

Kadhai Paneer

Tender paneer with capsicum and onions in a rich tomato-based gravy.

medium

25.90

Rice, Naan & Sides

Rice & Naan

Steamed Rice (Per Person)

4.50

Plain Naan

Contains gluten, dairy

5

Butter Naan

Contains gluten, dairy

6.50

Garlic Naan

Contains gluten, dairy

5.50

Cheese Naan

Contains gluten, dairy

7.50

Cheese & Garlic Naan

Contains gluten, dairy

8

Peshawari Naan

Contains gluten, dairy, nuts

Naan stuffed with a blend of coconut, nuts, and dried fruits.

8

Paratha

Contains gluten, dairy

Thick, pan cooked Indian flat bread.

5.50

Tandoori Roti

Contains gluten

A classic Indian atta (whole-wheat) flatbread - cooked in the tandoor oven.

5.50

Sides

Salad

Green leaves, cucumber and tomato in a home made vinaigrette dressing.

9

Pappadums (4pcs)

Served with Mint Sauce.

6

Onion & Tomato Katchumber

Diced onions and tomato accompaniment with a salty and tangy profile.

6

Cucumber Raita

Contains dairy

Refreshing yogurt mixed with finely chopped cucumber, seasoned with cumin and herbs.

4

Mango Chutney

4

Mint Sauce

Contains dairy

4

Lime Pickle

4

Chilli Pickle

4

Sliced Onions

5

Plain Yoghurt

Contains dairy

5

Sip & savour

Drinks

Soft Drinks

Mango Lassi

8.50

Lemon Lime Bitters

6.90

Sparkling Mineral Water

250ml4.90

750ml9.90

Coke / Coke Zero Sugar

5.50

Sprite

5.50

Sunkist

5.50

Ginger Beer / Ginger Ale

6

Solo

5.50

Apple / Orange Juice

5.50

Hot Drinks

Assorted Tea

Black Tea, Green Tea, Peppermint Tea, Masala Tea*

*Our Masala Tea is a spiced herbal blend, not traditional Indian chai with milk.

5.50

Coffee

Flat White, Cappuccino

5.50

Nimbu Pani (Hot Lemon & Honey Water)

6

Beer

Kingfisher

An Indian classic that is super versatile has a clean and refreshing profile.

9.90

Hoegaarden Wheat Beer

Intensely aromatic, with lots of lemony fruit, spices and a hint of white chocolate.

11.90

Little Creatures Pale Ale (IPA)

A citrus and stone fruit flavour, balanced with specialty malts and bitterness.

10.90

Coopers Best Extra (Stout)

Robust flavour comprising a blend of fruit, chocolate and hop bitter notes.

10.90

Blumers Original Apple Cider

A traditional cider style crafted from whole pressed apples.

10.90

Heineken Zero Alcohol

A clean, crisp and refreshing non-alcoholic beer.

9

Crown Lager

Bright golden with a smooth, malty taste and a balanced, crisp finish.

10.90

Hahn Premium Light

A full flavoured, crisp and refreshing taste, with less alcohol.

9

Spirits

Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky (30mL)

Amrut Fusion is produced from 25% Scottish peated barley and 75% locally grown Indian barley.

12.90

Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch (30mL)

A distinctive fresh and fruity nose with a hint of pear followed by a palate of butterscotch, cream, malt and a subtle oak.

12.90

Archie Rose - Rye Malt Australian Whisky (30mL)

The finest malted rye and barley from progressive malt houses were carefully selected and paired with virgin American oak casks, each air-dried for an extensive 36 months.

12.90

Bombay Sapphire Gin (30mL)

The result of ten carefully hand-selected botanical ingredients from exotic locations around the world.

11.90

Smirnoff Vodka (30mL)

World's No.1 Vodka. Enjoy the award-winning robust flavour with a dry finish for the ultimate smoothness and clarity.

11.90

Makers Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky (30mL)

Smooth and mellow with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak.

11.90

Wine, Red

BYO (Wine Only)

Corkage per person

4

Cat Amongst The Pigeons

Cabernet Sauvignon | Full bodied, Barossa Valley, SA

Glass11

Bottle36

Grant Burge

Shiraz | Full bodied, Barossa Valley, SA

Glass12

Bottle37

Lark Hill

Shiraz | Dry, Canberra

Bottle46

Red Hill Estate

Pinot Noir | Dry, Light bodied, Yarra Valley, VIC

Bottle43

Little Giant

Merlot | Medium bodied, Adeladie Hills, SA

Bottle37

Pepperjack

Grenache | Full bodied, McLaran Vale, SA

Bottle37

Wine, White

BYO (Wine Only)

Corkage per person

4

Tyrells

Chardonnay | Dry, Light bodied, Hunter Valley

Glass11

Bottle39

Catalina Sounds

Sauvignon Blanc | Light bodied, Marlborough, NZ

Glass12

Bottle43

Lerida Estate

Chardonnay | Lake George, Canberra

Bottle48

Villa Maria

Pinot Gris | Dry, Med bodied, Gisborne, NZ

Bottle38

Saint Louise De Provence

Rosé | Dry, Light bodied. Provence, France

Bottle38

Tim Adams

Riesling | Dry, Clare Valley, SA

Bottle45

Amara Cocktails

Bombay Spice Margarita

Experience a delightful blend of mango, tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice, infused with a touch of masala for a spicy twist.

22.90

Indian Heritage (Old Fashioned)

The Indian Heritage blends Indian whisky with aromatic bitters and a hint of citrus, offering a refined experience.

22.90

Dessert Cocktails

Monkey's Lunch

Savour the smooth blend of gin, banana liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, and milk, creating a velvety cocktail with a hint of exotic sweetness.

17.90

The B52 Delight (Shot)

Saviour the harmonious blend of Kahlúa coffee Liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, and Grand Marnier, creating a visually stunning shot with rich, decadent flavour.

13

Champagne

Bollinger

Special Cuvee | Dry, France

120

Veuve Rozier

Campagne Brut | Dry, Light bodied, France

59

Sweet finale

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Golden, syrup-soaked Indian dessert dumplings made from cottage cheese.

6

Sweet Trio

Sample of Carrot Halwa, Gulab Jamun and Kulfi of choice.

12

Kulfi (Mango or Pistachio)

A luscious and creamy Indian frozen dessert, a blend of sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk, infused with cardamom.

8

Carrot Halwa

Slow-cooked grated carrots in ghee, sweetened with condensed milk, and subtly flavoured with cardamom.

8

Gulab Jamun with Ice-cream

12

Vanilla Ice-cream

6

Please note a 10% surcharge applies on public holidays.

Seafood origin: (A) Australian · (I) Imported · (M) Mixed origin.