Helmand Menu - CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02142 - Ratings, Reviews, The Greater Boston Area

Helmand

(617) 229-7982 · 143 1ST ST · CAMBRIDGE, MA 02142

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Appetizers

Aushak: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served on sauce of yogurt mint and garlic, topped with ground beef and mint.

$4.95

Mantwo: Homemade pastry shells filled with onions and beef, served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split-peas and beef sauce.

$4.95

Bowlawni: Brick oven baked twin pastry shells, one filled with leeks and scallions, the other with spice potatoes, garnished with yogurt mint.

$4.95

Banjan: Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with spices, then baked with fresh tomatoes, served on yogurt garlic mint sauce.

$4.95

Kaddo: Pan-fried then baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and served on yogurt garlic sauce, topped with ground beef sauce.

$4.95

Soups

Aush: Homemade noodle soup served with beef sauce and mint yogurt.

$3.95

Mashawa: Lamb, mung beans, chick peas, black-eyed peas, and yogurt soup.

$3.95

Shorwa: Lamb and fresh vegetable soup.

$3.95

Salads

Shor Nakhod: Potatoes and chick peas on a bed of mixed greens served with cilantro vinaigrette dressing.

$3.95

Salata: Mixed green salad served with balsamic vinaigrette or pomegranate dressing.

$3.95

Side Dishes

Laghatac: Eggplant sauteed with onion, tomatoes, pepper, garlic, and turmeric.

$4.95

Banjan: Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with spices, then baked with fresh tomatoes, served on yogurt garlic mint sauce.

$4.95

Sabzi: Spinach sauteed with onions, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

$4.95

Kaddo: Pan-fried then baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and served on yogurt garlic sauce, topped with ground beef sauce.

$4.95

Bendi: Okra sauteed with onion, fresh tomatoes, black pepper, and garlic.

$4.95

Entrees

Qabelee: Pallow rice baked with chunks of lamb shank, raisins and glazed julienne of carrots.14.95

Dwopiaza: Marinated then grilled leg of lamb, sauteed with yellow split-peas and tosses with onions lightly marinated in vinegar, served with garlic mushrooms and pallow (rice).

$15.95

Qabelee: Pallow rice baked with chunks of lamb shank, raisins and glazed julienne of carrots.

$14.95

Chowpan: Half a rack of lamb marinated, grilled and served on a bed of Afghan bread with sauteed eggplant and pallow rice.

$18.95

Seekh Kabab: Char-broiled leg of lamb marinated in puree of onion, sun-dried baby grapes and garlic, served with sauteed eggplant and pallow rice.

$15.95

Mantwo: Homemade pastry shells filled with onions and beef, served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split-peas and beef sauce.

$11.95

Aushak: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served on sauce of yogurt mint and garlic, topped with ground beef and mint.

$11.95

Lamb Lawand: Leg of lamb sauteed with onion, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, fresh cilantro, yogurt, and spices served with sauteed spinach and challow rice.

$15.95

Sabzi Challow: Spinach sauteed with chunk of lamb and Afghan seasonings, served with challow rice.

$13.95

Chapendaz: Choice tenderloin of beef marinated, grilled and served on a sauce of grilled tomato, grilled hot peppers, grilled onions and cumin seeds served with lentils, wheat barley and spinached rice.

$18.95

Kourma Challow: Leg of lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, green beans, potatoes, and spices served with lentils and challow rice.

$13.95

Theeka Kabab: Prime rib of beef marinated in puree of onion, sun-dried baby grapes and garlic, then grilled and served with sauteed lentils and pallow rice.

$15.95

Koufta Challow: Beef meatballs with Afghan seasonings sauteed with sun-dried tomato, hot peppers and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce, served with challow rice.

$11.95

Mourgh Kabab: Char-broiled marinated chicken breast, served with sauteed spinach and pallow.

$12.95

Mourgh Challow: Chicken breast sauteed with spices and yellow split-peas, then sauteed with yogurt, cilantro and curry, served with challow.

$12.95

Vegetarian Appetizers

Aushak: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served on sauce of yogurt mint and garlic, topped with yellow split-peas and carrot sauce.

$4.95

Bowlawni: Pan-fried twin pastry shells, one filled with leeks and scallions, the other with spiced potatoes, garnished with yogurt mint.

$4.95

Banjan: Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with spices, then baked with fresh tomatoes, served on yogurt garlic mint sauce.

$4.95

Kaddo: Pan-fried then baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and served on yogurt garlic sauce.

$4.95

Vegetarian Entrees

Special: A platter of baked pumpkin, pan-fried eggplant, sauteed spinach, and okra sauteed in fresh tomatoes, served with pallow.

$11.95

Kourma Challow: Fresh green beans, carrots, cauliflower, turnips, and potatoes sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and cilantro served with sauteed spinach and challow rice.

$10.95