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Helmand Restaurant
143 1st St
Cambridge, MA 02142
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Dinner Entrees
Entrees
Qabelee
$28.95
Pallow rice baked with chunks of lamb tenderloin, raisins and glazed julienne of carrots
Dwopiaza*
$29.95
Seasoned tenderloin of lamb cooked with onions, sautéed with yellow split-peas and tossed with onions lightly marinated in vinegar. Served with pallow rice
Chowpan*
$41.95
Half Rack of Lamb marinated, grilled and served on a bed of Afghan bread with sauteed eggplant and pallow rice
Seekh Kabob*
$29.95
Char-broiled Leg of Lamb marinated in puree of onion, sun-dried baby grapes and garlic, served with sauteed eggplant and pallow rice
Mantwo
$25.95
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions and beef. Served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split peas and beef sauce
Aushak
$24.95
Afghan ravioli filled with leeks. Served on yogurt and topped with ground beef and mint
Lamb Lawand
$28.95
Leg of Lamb sauteed with onion, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, fresh cilantro, yogurt and spices served with sauteed spinach and challow rice
Sabzi Challow
$26.95
Spinach sautéed with chunks of beef and Afghan seasonings. Served with challow rice
Chapendaz*
$36.95
Choice Tenderloin of Beef marinated, grilled with a puree of grilled tomatoes, hot peppers, onions and cumin seeds served with lentils, mung beans and spinached rice
Kourma Challow
$26.95
Leg of Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, green beans, potatoes and spices served with lentils and challow rice
Theeka Kabab*
$31.95
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
Chappli Kabab
$26.95
Ground beef with coriander flat kababs. Cucumber and tomato salad with Balsamic dressing and fried battered potatoes
Koufta Challow
$26.95
Beef meatballs with Afghan seasonings sauteed with sun-dried tomato, hot peppers and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce, served with challow rice
Mourgh Kabab
$24.95
Char-broiled marinated chicken breast, served with sauteed spinach and pallow rice
Mourgh Challow
$24.95
Chicken breast sauteed with spices and yellow split-peas, then sauteed with yogurt, cilantro and curry, served with challow rice
Specials
Qoremay Ma-He
$33.95
Fresh Sea Bass pan fried, then sauteed with onion, peeled tomatoes, garlic, ginger, sun dried tomato, radishes and potato served with challow rice
Ma-He Berian
$27.95
Filet of trout pan fried, served with sauteed eggplant and rice seasoned with dates and walnuts
Mourgh Salata
$24.95
Fresh boneless breast of chicken, marinated then grilled, served on mixed green salad with grilled vegetables and vinaigrette dressing
Vegetarian Entrees
Special
$24.95
A platter of baked pumpkin, pan-fried eggplant, sauteed spinach and okra sauteed in fresh tomatoes, served with pallow rice
Kourma Challow
$19.50
Fresh green beans, carrots, cauliflower, turnips and potato sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and cilantro served with sauteed spinach and challow rice
Aushak
$21.50
Afghan ravioli, filled with leeks and scallions, served on yogurt, garlic and mint sauce, topped with yellow split-peas and carrot sauce
Sabzi Challow
$22.50
Spinach sauteed with Afghan seasonings, served with garlic mushrooms, okra and challow rice
Kaddo and Banjan Challow
$21.50
Pan fried then baked pumpkin and eggplant served with yogurt garlic sauce and challow rice
Showla
$24.95
Medium rice, mong beans and black-eyed peas, sauteed with onion, tomatoes and fresh garlic, then baked with dill and coriander seeds, served with poblano pepper filled with spinach and cheese, served with tomato and cilantro sauce
Aush
$8.50
Homemade noodles and fresh vegetable soup
Preparation of Rice at the Helmand Restaurant
We use Canola Oil in the preparation of all our cooking
Challow
Rice boiled then drained of water, seasoned with canola oil, cumin seed and then baked
Pallow
Rice boiled then drained of water, seasoned with canola oil, cardomum, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin seed and black pepper and then baked
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition
indicates a spicy dish
Appetizers
$7.95
Aushak
Afghan ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served on yogurt-mint topped with ground beef sauce. Vegetarian Aushak also available
Mantwo
Homemade pastry shells filled with onions and beef. Served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split peas and beef sauce
Bowlawni
Brick oven baked twin pastry shells, one filled with leeks and scallions the other filled with spiced potatoes. Garnished with yogurt and mint
Banjan
Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with spices, then baked with fresh tomatoes, served on yogurt garlic mint sauce
Kaddo
Pan-fried then baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and served on yogurt garlic sauce, topped with ground beef sauce
Soups
$8.50
Aush
Homemade noodle soup served with beef sauce and mint yogurt
Mushawa
Lamb, mung beans, chick peas, black-eyed peas and yogurt soup
Shorwa
Lamb and fresh vegetable soup
Salads
$7.50
Shor Nakhod
Potatoes and chick peas on a bed of mixed greens served with cilantro vinaigrette dressing
Salata
Mixed green salad served with balsamic vinaigrette or pomegranate dressing
Side Dishes
Laghatac
$7.95
Eggplant sauteed with onion, tomatoes, pepper, garlic and turmeric
Banjan
$7.95
Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with spices, then baked with fresh tomatoes, served on yogurt garlic mint sauce
Sabzi
$7.50
Spinach sauteed with onions, garlic, salt and black pepper
Kaddo
$7.95
Pan fried baked baby pumpkin seasoned w/sugar & served on yogurt and garlic sauce, Topped with ground beef sauce
Bendi
$7.50
Okra sauteed with onion fresh tomatoes, black pepper and garlic
Vegetarian Appetizers
Aushak
$7.50
Afghan ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served on yogurt, garlic and mint sauce topped with yellow split peas and carrot sauce
Bowlawni
$7.95
Brick oven baked twin pastry shells, one filled with leeks and scallions the other filled with spiced potatoes. Garnished with yogurt and mint
Banjan
$7.95
Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with spices, then baked with fresh tomatoes, served on yogurt garlic mint sauce
Kaddo
$7.50
Pan-fried then baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and served on yogurt garlic sauce
Desserts
Bucklawa
$6.95
Layers of homemake thin pastry with walnuts, almonds, pistachios, spiced with cinnamon and cloves, then baked and finished with honey caramel
Feereney
$7.95
Cream pudding topped with fresh kiwi, pineapple, blueberry, and strawberry
Sheerberaing
$6.50
Rice pudding, served with pistachio and cardamom
Sheerekh
$7.50
Homemade ice cream served with fresh pineapple, dates, figs, pistachio and cardamom
Our Cake
$7.95
Homemade cardamom and pineapple cake served with ice cream with fresh pineapple, dates and figs on pomegranate sauce
Specialty Coffees
$9
Italian Coffee
with amaretto
Spanish Coffee
with kahlua and brandy
Irish Coffee
with irish whiskey
Jamaican Coffee
with tia maria and Myers rum
Cognacs and Brandies
Kelt, XO
$17.00A. de Fussigny, XO
$16.00Delamain, Pale & Dry (25 Years)
$15.00Courvoisier, V.S.O.P.
$13.00Martell, V.S.O.P.
$13.00Cles des Ducs Armagnac, V.S.O.P.
$11.00Cardenal Mendoza, Solera Gran Reserva
$10.00Alianca Antiquissma Reserva, V.S.O.P.
$9.50Hennessy V.S.
$9.00Marolo, Grappa di Moscato
$9.00Cordials and Liqueur
Amaretto
$9.00B&B
$9.00Grand Marnier
$10.00Bailey's Irish Cream
$9.50Benedictine
$9.00Drambuie
$9.00Frangelico
$10.00Kammer Pear William
$9.00Tiramisu
$9.00Romano Sambuca
$9.00Schladener Himbeer (Raspberry)
$9.00Tia Maria
$9.00Chardonnay
Lake Sonoma Chardonnay (California)
Mercer Chardonnay (Washington State)
Sonoma‑Cutrer "Russian River Ranches" (Sonoma)
Santa Barbara Chardonnay (California)
Hangtime Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
Chateau Ste. Michelle (Columbia Valley)
Tangley Oaks Chardonnay (Santa Barbara)
Clos la Chance Chardonnay (Santa Cruz)
Simi (Sonoma)
Hawk Crest Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pepi (Napa Valley)
Hanna Winery (Sonoma)
R.H. Phillips "Night Harvest" (Yolo County)
Arona (Marlborough, New Zealand)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap (Napa)
Dynamite (Sonoma)
Chappellet (Napa Valley)
Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Series Claret (California)
Silver Palm (North Coast California)
Kendall‑Jackson "Vintner's Reserve" (California)
Merlot
Barnard Griffin (Washington State)
Blackstone (California)
Spellbound (Napa)
Jade Mountain (Napa)
White
Laboure Roi (Pouilly Fuisse)
Domaine Talmard (Burgundy)
Marcel Martin Vouvray (Loire)
Celestin Blondeau, Sancerre (Loire)
Domaine Schlumberger Pinot Blanc (Alsace)
Red
Chateau Taillan (Medoc)
Chateau Damase (Bordeaux)
Jaboulet Beaumes de Venise (France)
Louis Latour Pinot Noir (Burgundy)
Montirius Cote du Rhone (Rhone Valley)
Chateau Lyonnat (St. Emillion)
White
Villa del Borgo Pinot Grigio (Friuli)
Angelini Pinot Grigio (Veneto)
La Cappuccina Soave (Veneto)
Red
Santi Valpolicella "Ripasso" (Veneto)
Colle dei Venti Barbera d'Alba (Piedmont)
Valiano Chianti Classico (Tuscany)
Vignamaggio Chianti "Teffe di Prenzano" (Tuscany)
Red
Grand Fuedo Reserva Novado
Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva (Rioja)
Campo Viejo Crianza
Finca Antigua Tempranillo
White
Milikanoon "Lacky" Chardonnay (Australia)
Madfish Chardonnay (Australia)
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Red
McGuigan Merlot (Southeastern Australia)
Wolf Blass
Water Wheel Bland Shiraz, Malbec Cab
Yalumba Shiraz Reserva (Barossa Valley)
White
El Portillo Sauvignon (Argentina)
Crios Torrentes (Mendoza)
Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)
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General Info
Cuisine
Afghan
Middle Eastern
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday:
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
About Us
Helmand is an Afghani restaurant named after Afghanistan's longest and most important river. Located in East Cambridge, the Helmand Restaurant's dining room is flanked on one side by a small fireplace, and on the other by a woodburning oven, where the restaurant's famous flatbread is cooked.