Afghania - afghan gourmet Menu

2811 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
  • Mazza (Appetizers)

    • Baadenjaan Or Kadoo Bouranee

      Choice of roasted eggplant or butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne.
      $14.00
    • Potato & Leek Turnovers

      Stuffed with potatoes & leeks, pan-fried until crisp, with a side of avocado chutney.
      $14.00
    • Sambosa

      Stuffed with minced beef & lentils, pan-fried until crisp, topped off with powdered sugar & ground cardamom.
      $15.00
    • Quroti

      Toasted afghan bread, topped with minced beef & lentils, walnuts, and fried onions. Finished with a warm yogurt garlic puree, dried mint & cayenne.
      $14.00
    • Carrot Slaw

      Sweet julienne carrots tossed with fresh citrus.
      $12.00
  • Dumplings

    • Assortment Of Dumplings

      Vegan, vegetarian. Assortment of leek & scallion, pumpkin, and spicy beef dumplings.
      $18.00
    • Pumpkin Dumplings

      Vegan. Steamed and stuffed with pumpkin, topped with garlic non-dairy yogurt, dried mint, & cayenne.
      $16.00
    • Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak)

      Vegan, vegetarian. Steamed & stuffed with leeks & scallions, topped with minced beef & lentil korma, garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne.
      $16.00
    • Spicy Beef Dumplings (Mantu)

      Spicy. Steamed & stuffed with spicy beef, topped with carrots & peas qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint, & cayenne.
      $16.00
  • Grilled Meats to Start With

    • Lamb Shoulder

      Marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt.
      $17.00
    • Afghania Signature Mix Grill Mazza

      Marinated & charbroiled lamb shoulder, rib chops, lamb & beef tenderloin, served with fresh herb chutney.
      $30.00
    • Lamb Tenderloin

      Marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt.
      $17.00
    • Seekh Kabob

      Ground beef marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt.
      $15.00
    • Beef Tenderloin

      Marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt.
      $16.00
  • Soup & Salads

    • Aush

      Vegetarian. Classical noodle soup with chickpeas, kidney beans, minced beef, topped with yogurt,dried mint, and cayenne pepper.
      $14.00
    • Omache

      Vegetarian. Traditional vegetable soup prepared with oats, tomatoes, spinach, kidney beans and chickpeas. Topped with dried mint and cayenne pepper.
      $14.00
    • Afghania Salad

      Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, walnuts and dates tossed with our house made balsamic vinaigrette.
      $13.00
  • Chops and Kabobs

    • Lamb Tenderloin

      Served with seasoned basmati rice, topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan.
      $38.00
    • Beef Tenderloin

      Served with seasoned basmati rice, with a side of nakhoud.
      $34.00
    • Frenched Rack Of Lamb (Chopaan)

      Rib chops, served with seasoned basmati rice, with a side of nakhoud.
      $38.00
    • Beef Tenderloin & Chicken

      Served with a combination of both palou & chalou, with a side of nakhoud.
      $32.00
    • Lamb Shoulder Chops

      Served with seasoned basmati rice, topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan.
      $37.00
    • Ground Beef (Seekh)

      Served with saffron & cumin infused basmati rice, with a side of nakhoud.
      $26.00
    • Lamb Chop Duo

      Rib & shoulder chops, served with seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan.
      $37.00
    • Chicken & Ground Beef

      Served with a combination of both palou & chalou, with a side of nakhoud.
      $26.00
    • Afghani Lamb Platter

      Shoulder chops, rib chops, and tenderloin, served with seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan.
      $50.00
    • Boneless Juicy Chicken Thigh

      Served with saffron & cumin infused basmati rice, with a side of nakhoud.
      $26.00
    • Afghania Signature Lamb Chops & Beef Tenderloin

      Rib chops and beef tenderloin, served with qabuli rice, with a side of kadoo.
      $43.00
    • Chicken Breast

      Served with saffron & cumin infused basmati rice, with a side of nakhoud.
      $26.00
    • Salmon

      Served with saffron and cumin infused basmati rice, with a side of sabzi topped with fresh dill.
      $30.00
    • Lamb & Beef Tenderloin

      Served with seasoned basmati rice, topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan.
      $36.00
    • Chapli Kabob

      Authentic frontier dish made of ground beef marinated with spices, tomatoes, onions, shaped in the form of a patty and lightly fried.
      $26.00
    • Ribeye Kabob

      Beef ribeye kabob marinated overnight served with qabuli rice and a side of baadenjaan.
      $38.00
    • Afghani Burger

      Authentic frontier dish made of ground beef marinated with spices, tomatoes, onions, shaped in the form of a patty and lightly fried on a brioche bun with herb chutney, pickled onions and a side of nakhoud.
      $22.00
  • Qormas & Entrees

    • Lawaan

      Slow cooked in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with cilantro, and served with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $28.00
    • Afghania Palou

      Our signature smoked bone-in shank served with seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots, raisins, and crushed pistachios, accompanied with baadenjaan.
      $36.00
    • Sabzi Lawaan

      Sabzi (greens) slow cooked in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with cilantro, and served with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $28.00
    • Braised Lamb & Greens

      Braised bone-in shank, served with slow cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip leaves, dill & cilantro, accompanied with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $36.00
    • Qorma Afghania

      Spicy tomato based stew with eggplant. Infused with garlic & yogurt, topped with cilantro, and served with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $28.00
    • Ghorbandee

      Slow cooked short grain rice, chickpeas, kidney beans served with korma cooked in a spicy tomato based stew. Topped with fried onions, yogurt garlic drizzle, dried mint, and cayenne pepper.
      $36.00
    • Rumi's

      Sweet & spicy tomato based stew infused with garlic, topped with cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $28.00
    • Dopiaza

      Traditional meat stew slow cooked with split peas, served over bread and topped with pickled onions.
      $28.00
    • Moghuli

      Spicy tomato based and eggplant infused with garam masala, topped with cilantro, and served with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $28.00
    • Spicy Shinwari Karahi

      Spicy. Smoked and slow cooked in a spicy tomato korma infused with garam masala, ginger, fresh tomatoes, and topped with cilantro. Served with pickled onions over toasted afghan bread.
      $28.00
    • Risotto & Lamb (Sholah)

      Braised bone-in shank served over top of mildly spiced slow cooked short grain rice infused with fresh herbs and bean medley.
      $36.00
    • Shorwa Watanee

      Traditional soup with slow cooked beans, carrots, potatoes, and cilantro overtop of afghan bread. Served with pickles onions.
      $28.00
  • Vegetarian & Vegan

    • Nakhoud Chalou

      Vegan, vegetarian. Spicy tomato-based chickpea stew slow cooked with cinnamon and garam masala, topped with cilantro, served with a side of saffron infused basmati rice.
      $20.00
    • Kandahari Vegetarian Flight

      Vegan, vegetarian. Seasoned basmati rice with julienne carrots and raisins served with baadenjaan (roasted eggplant), bamya (okra), daal (lentils), kadoo (butternut squash), sabzi (greens), and nakhoud (chickpeas).
      $29.00
    • Baada Jaan Chalou

      Vegan, vegetarian. Roasted eggplant bouranee topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne, with a side of saffron infused basmati rice.
      $22.00
    • Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak)

      Vegan, vegetarian. Steamed and stuffed with leek & scallion, topped with carrot & pea korma, garlic yogurt, dried mint, and cayenne.
      $26.00
    • Kadoo Chalou

      Vegan. Roasted butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne, with a side of saffron infused basmati rice.
      $22.00
    • Pumpkin Dumplings

      Vegan, vegetarian. Steamed and stuffed with pumpkin, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, & cayenne.
      $26.00
    • Sabzi Chalou

      Vegan, vegetarian. Slow cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip leaves, dill & cilantro, with a side of saffron infused basmati rice.
      $22.00
    • Spicy Risotto With Eggplant & Butternut Squash

      Spicy, vegan, vegetarian. Risotto with chickpeas, lentils, and mung beans topped with dill, sides of both eggplant & butternut squash bouranee topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne.
      $25.00
    • Bamya Chalou

      Vegan, vegetarian. Okra slow cooked in a tomato based stew topped with cilantro. Served with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $22.00
    • Sabzi Lawaan

      Vegan, vegetarian. Slow cooked sabzi (greens) in a garlic yogurt based stew topped with cilantro. Served with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $23.00
    • Baadenjaan Moghuli

      Vegan, vegetarian. Spicy tomato based eggplant stew infused with garam masala and topped with cilantro. Served with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $24.00
    • Nakhoud & Mushroom Sabzi Lawaan

      Vegan, vegetarian. Spicy tomato chickpeas, mushrooms, and sabzi (greens) all slow cooked together in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with cilantro. Served with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $25.00
    • Baadenjaan Rumi

      Vegan, vegetarian. Sweet and spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and fresh garlic, topped with cilantro, and served over saffron infused basmati rice.
      $24.00
    • Kabob-E-Samarooq

      Vegan, vegetarian. Portobello mushrooms marinated in our house spices and grilled to perfection. Served with basmati rice, grilled onion, tomatoes, and zucchini.
      $27.00
  • Vegan Appetizers

    • Baada Jaan Or Kadoo Bouranee

      Vegan. Choice of roasted eggplant or butternut squash, topped with garlic non-dairy yogurt, dried mint & cayenne.
      $14.00
    • Potato & Leek Turnovers (Boulanee)

      Vegan. Stuffed with potatoes & leeks, pan-fried until crisp.
      $14.00
    • Samarooq Turnovers (Boulanee)

      Vegan. Stuffed with mushrooms, pan-fried until crisp.
      $14.00
    • Carrot Slaw

      Vegan. Sweet julienne carrots tossed with fresh citrus.
      $12.00
    • Pumpkin Dumplings

      Vegan. Steamed & stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic non- dairy yogurt, dried mint & cayenne.
      $16.00
    • Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak)

      Vegan. Steamed & stuffed with leeks & scallions, topped with carrot & pea korma, garlic non-dairy yogurt, dried mint & cayenne.
      $16.00
    • Samarooq Dumplings

      Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic non-dairy yogurt, dried mint, and cayenne.
      $16.00
    • Assortment Of Dumplings

      Vegan. Variety of pumpkin, leek & scallion, sabzi and samarooq dumplings.
      $18.00
    • Omache

      Vegetarian. Traditional vegetable soup prepared with oats, tomatoes, spinach, kidney beans and chickpeas. Topped with dried mint and cayenne pepper.
      $14.00
    • Mixed Green Salad

      Vegan. Mixed greens, bell peppers & tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette.
      $13.00
  • Vegan Qormas (Slow Cooked Stews)

    • Baadenjaan Moghuli

      Vegan. Spicy tomato based stew with eggplant & garam masala, topped with cilantro.
      $24.00
    • Afghania Combination

      Nakhoud (chickpeas) "Kadoo (squash) banjaan (eggplant) *sabzi (greens) *bamya (okra) "Daal (lentils) *served with kabuli rice *contains non-dairy garlic yogurt.
      $29.00
    • Spicy Risotto With Eggplant & Butternut Squash

      Spicy, vegan, vegetarian. Risotto with chickpeas, lentils, and mung beans topped with dill, sides of both eggplant & butternut squash bouranee topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne.
      $25.00
    • Bamya Chalou

      Okra slow cooked in a tomato based stew with garam masala, served with saffron infused basmati rice.
      $22.00
    • Afghania Nakhoud

      Vegan. Spicy tomato-based chickpea stew slow cooked with cinnamon and garam masala, topped with cilantro, served with a side of saffron infused basmati rice.
      $20.00
    • Baada Jaan Chalou

      Vegan, vegetarian. Roasted eggplant bouranee topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne, with a side of saffron infused basmati rice.
      $22.00
    • Rumi's Eggplant

      Sweet & spicy tomato based stew, topped with cilantro.
      $24.00
    • Kadoo Chalou

      Vegan. Roasted butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne, with a side of saffron infused basmati rice.
      $22.00
    • Nakhoud & Mushrooms Lawaan

      Vegan. Spicy tomato based stew with garlic non-dairy yogurt, chickpeas & mushrooms, topped with cilantro.
      $25.00
    • Sabzi Chalou

      Vegan, vegetarian. Slow cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip leaves, dill & cilantro, with side of saffron infused basmati rice.
      $22.00
    • Sabzi Lawaan

      Vegan. Garlic non-dairy yogurt based stew with sabzi greens, topped with cilantro.
      $23.00
    • Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak)

      Steamed and stuffed with leek & scallion, topped with carrot & pea korma, garlic non-dairy yogurt, dried mint, and cayenne.
      $26.00
    • Pumpkin Dumplings

      Steamed and stuffed with pumpkin, topped with garlic non-dairy yogurt, dried mint, cayenne.
      $26.00
    • Mushroom Dumplings (Samarooq)

      Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic non-dairy yogurt, dried mint, and cayenne.
      $26.00
    • Kabob E Samarooq

      Marinated & charbroiled portobello mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and tomatoes, served with chalou and nakhoud.
      $27.00
  • Additional Sides

    • Qabuli Rice

      Seasoned long basmati rice topped with julienne carrots & raisins.
      $9.00
    • Baadenjaan

      Roasted eggplant.
      $10.00
    • Kadoo

      Roasted butternut squash.
      $10.00
    • Nakhoud

      Chickpeas.
      $9.00
    • Sabzi

      Slow cooked greens.
      $10.00
    • Chalou

      Long grain basmati rice infused with saffron and cumin.
      $8.00
    • Yogurt With Cucumber & Dill

      $8.00

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