Helmand Palace - Sample Menu


APPETIZERS

Aushak $6.95
Ravioli filled w/ leeks & scallions, served on sauce of yogurt, mint, & garlic.

Mantwo $6.95
Homemade pastry shell filled w/ onion & beef, served on yogurt & topped w/ carrots, yellow split-pea, & beef sauce.

Bowlawni $5.95
Pan-fried twin pastry shells, one filled w/ leeks & scallions, the other w/ spice potatoes, garnished w/ yogurt mint.

Banjan $5.95
Pan-fried eggplant seasoned w/ spices, then baked w/ fresh tomatoes, served on yogurt garlic mint sauce.

Kaddo $5.95
Pan-fried then bake baby pumpkin seasoned w/ sugar & served on yogurt garlic sauce, topped w/ ground beef sauce.



VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS

Vegetarian Aushak $6.95
Ravioli filled w/ leeks & scallions, served on yogurt, garlic, & mint sauce topped w/yellow split-peas & carrot sauce.

Vegetarian Mantwo $6.95
Homemade pastry shell filled w/ onion, served on yogurt & topped w/ carrots, yellow split-pea sauce.

Bowlawn $5.95
Pan-fried twin pastry shells one filled w/ leeks & scallions, the other w/ spiced potatoes, garnished w/ yogurt mint.

Banjan $5.95
Pan-fried eggplant seasoned w/ spices,t hen baked w/ fresh tomatoes, served on yogurt garlic mint sauce.

Vegetarian Kaddo $5.95
Pan-fried then baked baby pumpkin seasoned w/ sugar & served on yogurt garlic sauce.

Gulpea $5.95
Fresh cauliflower sauteed w/ fresh tomato, hot pepper w/ fried onion & turmeric.



SOUP

Aush $5.50
Homemade noodle soup served w/ beef sauce & mint yogurt.

Mashawa $5.50
Lamb, mung beans, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, & yogurt soup.

Shorwa $5.50
Lamb & fresh vegetable soup.



VEGETARIAN SOUP


Vegetarian Aush $5.50
Homemade noodle soup served w/ mint yogurt.

Vegetarian Shorwa $5.50
Fresh vegetable soup



SALAD


Shornakhod $4.95
Potatoes & chickpeas on a bed of mixed greens served w/ cilantro vinaigrette dressing.

Salata(Balsamic Vinaigrette) $4.95
Mixed green salad served w/ balsamic vinaigrette or pomegranate dressing.

Salata(Pomegranate Dressing) $4.95
Mixed green salad served w/ balsamic vinaigrette or pomegranate dressing.

Afghani Salata $4.95
Diced tomato mixed w/ onion, cilantro, mint, tomatoes, white vinegar, & cucumbers.

Yogurt Salad $4.95
Cilantro, cucumber, mint, & green onion mixed w/ yogurt.

Bertha $4.95
Oven baked eggplant then mixed w/ yogurt, garlic, & mint.

POPULAR ITEMS

Dwopiaza $15.95
Marinated then grilled leg of lamb sauteed w/ yellow split-peas & tossed w/ onions, lightly marinated in vinegar,s erved w/ garlic, mushrooms & pallow (rice).

Chowpan $22.95
Half rack of lamb marinated, grilled, & served on a bed of Afghan bread w/ sauteed eggplant & pallow rice.

Mourgh Challow $13.95
Chicken breast sauteed w/ spices & yellow split-peas, then sauteed w/ yogurt, cilantro, & curry served w/ challow.

Lawand $15.95
Leg of lamb sauteed w/ onion, tomatoes, garlic, mushroom, fresh cilantro, capers, hot peppers, & yogurt. Served w/ challow rice & spinach.



ENTREES


Qabelee $13.95
Pallow rice baked w/ chunks of lamb shanks, raisins, & glazed julienne of carrots.

Dwopiaza $15.95
Marinated then grilled leg of lamb sauteed w/ yellow split-peas & tossed w/ onions, lightly marinated in vinegar,s erved w/ garlic, mushrooms & pallow (rice).

Chowpan $22.95
Half rack of lamb marinated, grilled, & served on a bed of Afghan bread w/ sauteed eggplant & pallow rice.

Seek Kabab $14.95
Charbroiled leg of lamb marinated in puree of onion, sun-dried baby grapes, & garlic, served w/ sauteed eggplant & pallow rice.

Mantwo $12.95
Homemade pastry shells filled w/ onions & beef served on yogurt, & topped w/ carrots, yellow split-peas, & beef sauce.

Aushak $12.95
Ravioli filled w/ leeks & scallions, served on sauce of yogurt & topped w/ ground beef & mint.

Deygee Kabab $14.95
Leg of lamb steamed then sauteed w/ yellow split-peas, onion, red bell pepper, & vinegar. Served w/ sweet pumpkin & spinach rice.

Sabzi Challow $12.95
Spinach sauteed w/ chunks of lamb & Afghan seasonings, served w/ challow rice.

Chapendaz $22.95
Choice tenderloin of beef marinated, grilled, & served on a sauce of grilled tomato, grilled hot peppers, grilled onion, & cumin seeds. Served w/ lentils, mung beans, & spinach rice.

Kourma Challow $13.95
Lamb sauteed w/ Afghan seasonings & a variety of vegetables, served w/ challow rice.

Theeka Kabab $17.95
Prime rib of beef marinated in puree of onion, sun-dried baby grapes, & garlic, then grilled & served w/ sauteed lentils & pallow rice.

Koufta Challow $11.95
Beef meatballs w/ Afghan seasoning sauteed w/ sun-dried tomato, hot peppers, & green peas in a fresh tomato sauce. Served w/ challow rice.

Kofta Kabab $12.95
Ground beef mixed w/ green onion, fresh cilantro, garlic, & hot pepper then grilled, served w/ sauteed eggplant & challow (rice).

Mourgh Kabab $12.95
Char-broiled marinated chicken breast, served w/ sauteed spinach & pallow.

Mourgh Challow $13.95
Chicken breast sauteed w/ spices & yellow split-peas, then sauteed w/ yogurt, cilantro, & curry served w/ challow.

Mourgh Slata $12.95
Fresh boneless breast of chicken marinated then grilled,s erved on mixed green salad w/ grilled vegetables, potato, & vinaigrette.

Qourmay Ma-He $16.95
Fresh fish of the day, briefly pan-fried, then sauteed w/ fresh ginger, garlic, sun-dried tomato, red potatoes, & whole peeled tomatoes, then spiced w/ black peppers, red peppers, dry mint, & ghoora. Served w/ challow (rice).

Salmon Kabab $14.95
Fresh salmon marinated then grilled, served w/ sauteed spinach & challow (rice).

Lawand $15.95
Leg of lamb sauteed w/ onion, tomatoes, garlic, mushroom, fresh cilantro, capers, hot peppers, & yogurt. Served w/ challow rice & spinach.



VEGETARIAN ENTREES

Special Vegetarian Entree $14.95
A platter of baked pumpkin & pan-fried eggplant w/ garlic yogurt sauce, sauteed spinach, & okra sauteed in fresh tomatoes. Served w/ pallow.

Vegetarian Kourma Challow $11.95
Fresh green beans, carrots, cauliflower, turnips, & potatoes sauteed w/ onions, tomato, garlic, & cilantro. Served w/ spinach & rice.

Kaddo & Banjan Challow $11.95
Pan-fried then baked pumpkin w/ garlic yogurt sauces & baked eggplant w/ garlic, mint yogurt, & fresh tomato sauces. Served w/ challow rice.

Vegetarian Aushak $12.95
Afghan ravioli, filled w/ leeks & scallions, served on yogurt, garlic, & mint sauce topped w/ yellow split-peas & carrot sauce.

Vegetarian Sabzi Challow $11.95
Spinach sauteed w/ Afghan seasoning, served w/ garlic mushrooms & challow.


SIDE DISHES

Laghatac $5.95
Eggplant sauteed w/ onion, tomatoes, pepper, garlic, & turmeric.

Banjan $5.95
Pan-fried eggplant seasoned w/ spices, then baked w/ fresh tomatoes, served on yogurt garlic mint sauce.

Sabzi $5.95
Spinach sauteed w/ onions, garlic, salt, & black pepper.

Kaddo $5.95
Pan-fried then baked baby pumpkin seasoned w/ sugar & served on yogurt, garlic sauce, topped w/ ground beef sauce.

Bendi $5.95
Okra sauteed w/ onion, fresh tomatoes, black pepper, & garlic.

Dall $5.95
Lentils.

Challow $5.95
Rice boiled then drained of water, seasoned w/ vegetable oil & cumin seed & then baked.

Pallow $5.95
Rice boiled then drained of water, seasoned w/ vegetable oil, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin seeds, & black pepper & then baked.

***All menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.
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