Hills of Herat-Basking Ridge

Appetizers

• Bholani$7.00

  Thin fried pastry filled with your choice of potatoes or butternut squash, all seasoned with fresh herbs and spices

• Falafel$7.00

  Crispy ground chickpea patties and fresh herbs, formed into a fritter

• Grape Leaves$7.00

  Stuffed grape leaves with rice, exotic herbs, and spices. Topped with a homemade chutney

• Ashak$8.00

  Afghan style dumplings filled with mix chives, leek onions and scallions, garnished with homemade mint yogurt and lentil sauce

• Mantu$9.00

  Afghan style dumplings, filled with ground beef, onions and savory seasonings. Garnished with our homemade mint yogurt and lentil sauce

• Classic Hummus$9.00

  Traditional dip made of chickpeas, garlic, tahini, and oriental seasonings

• Red Beet Hummus$10.00

  Chickpeas and red beets purée, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and tahini

• Spinach Hummus$10.00

  Chickpeas and spinach purée, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, tahini

Vegetarian Entrees

• Cauliflower$21.00

  Steamed and sautéed cauliflower mixed with fresh green peas, herbs, and spices

• Bamia$21.00

  Chopped pieces of okra, cooked with Afghan herbs and spices

• Lentil Qorma$22.00

  Lentils simmered in a traditional tomato, bell pepper, garlic, and onion herb sauce

• Borani Banjan$23.00

  Thin, lightly fried eggplant made with tomatoes and garlic sauce, garnished with our homemade mint yogurt

Salad

Add Chicken $9, Add Shrimp $12

• Shepherd Salad$14.00

  Chopped tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, parsley, and in house dressing

• Mixed Greens Salad$16.00

  Mixed greens with pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese, avocado, berries, and in house dressing

• Pear Salad$18.00

  Arugula with goat cheese, avocado, dried cranberries, pecans, and in house dressing

• Quinoa Salad$18.00

  Quinoa, chickpeas, and bell peppers mixed with our shepherd salad

From the Grill

• Chicken Kabob$25.00

  Marinated chicken breast kabobs

• Chicken Kofta$25.00

  Ground chicken kabobs mixed with traditional spices

• Shami Kabob$26.00

  Ground beef kabobs mixed with traditional spices

• Herat Combo$36.00

  Skewer of Filet Mignon and Chicken Kabob

• Lamb Chops$38.00

  Savory and tender lamb chops

• Filet Mignon Kabob$38.00

  Our best, marinated and tender filet mignon kabobs

• Lamb Kabob$35.00

  Marinated cubes of lamb in a mixture of authentic spices and herbs

• Sultani Kabob$35.00

  A house made combination of ground beef, lamb and chicken mixed with authentic spices and herbs

• Shrimp Kabob$28.00

  Tender shrimp marinated in a traditional garlic based marination

• Salmon Kabob$30.00

  Marinated fresh fileted salmon

Steak Specials

• Ribeye$40.00

• T-Bone$43.00

• Filet Mignon Steak$40.00

• Salmon Steak$41.00

Rice

• Kabuli

  Also known as "Afghanistan's national dish", Kabuli Palow is a savory rice dish pressure cooked in lamb chunks and served with steamed carrots and raisins on top

• Naringe

  A true specialty amongst the Afghan traditional dishes, Naringe Palow is a delicate rice dish made with saffron, candied orange peels, pistachios and almonds

• Chalaw

  Traditional Afghan rice with a fluffy texture and fragrant aroma, cooked with mixed variety of seasonings

Afghan Specialty

• Chicken Qorma$25.00

  Boneless chicken thighs, slowly simmered in homemade tomatoes-based sauce, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices

• Meatballs Qorma$25.00

  Ground beef seasoned with tomato, onions, garlic, coriander, and cumin

• Veal Qorma$27.00

  Braised veal simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made with a variety of authentic spices and herbs

• Lamb Shank$38.00

  Baked lamb shank broiled with fresh vegetables

Side Orders

• Bread$2.00

  Our homemade bread, made fresh per order

• Vegetarian Sides$8.00

  Choice of any of our Vegetarian entrees as a side

• Rice Sides$7.00

  Choice of any of our Rices

• French Fries$6.00