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ARACOSIA MCLEAN
AUTHENTIC AFGHAN GOURMET + CHOPHOUSE
Pickup, Oct 15, 12:45 PM
LUNCH MENU
LUNCH HOURS: Tuesday - Sunday (12:00PM - 03:00PM)
MAZZA (APPETIZERS)
Marinated and charbroiled lamb shoulder chops, lamb rib chops, lamb tenderloin and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney$22.9522.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt$16.9516.95 USD
Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$18.9518.95 USD
Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne $10.2510.25 USD
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$10.9510.95 USD
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$10.9510.95 USD
Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus$8.958.95 USD
Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt$10.9510.95 USD
Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt$11.9511.95 USD
Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp$11.9511.95 USD
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt$11.9511.95 USD
Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom$11.9511.95 USD
Steamed & stuffed with butternut squash, topped with minced beef & lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne (Vegetarian option available)$12.9512.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (Vegetarian option available)$12.9512.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$12.9512.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$12.9512.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$12.9512.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt$14.9514.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt$11.9511.95 USD
SOUP & SALADS
Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill (Vegetarian/vegan option available)$10.9510.95 USD
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing
$10.9510.95 USD
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing$9.959.95 USD
BURGERS & WRAPS
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, mixed greens and spicy herb ketchup on a toasted brioche bun with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$13.9513.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef with mixed greens, spicy herb chutney and avocado yogurt in a lavash wrap, with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$13.9513.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled chicken breast with mixed greens, spicy herb chutney and avocado yogurt in a lavash wrap, with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$13.9513.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled salmon with mixed greens, spicy herb chutney and avocado yogurt in a lavash wrap, with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$14.9514.95 USD
CHOPS AND KABOBS
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$26.9526.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$24.9524.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$23.9523.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib and shoulder chops, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$24.9524.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled lamb tenderloin, lamb rib and shoulder chops, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$34.9534.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops and beef tenderloin, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$25.9525.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$25.9525.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$23.9523.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$22.9522.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$15.9515.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$16.9516.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$16.9516.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$16.9516.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill$18.9518.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled salmon and beef tenderloin, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$22.9522.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled portobello mushroom, zucchini, onions and tomatoes, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$17.5017.50 USD
ENTREES
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill$21.9521.95 USD
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with seasoned rice topped with carrots and raisins and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$21.9521.95 USD
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill$21.9521.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (Vegetarian option available)$18.9518.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (Vegetarian option available)$18.9518.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$18.9518.95 USD
QORMAS (STEWS)
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$16.9516.95 USD
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$17.9517.95 USD
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice$16.9516.95 USD
Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice$17.9517.95 USD
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$16.9516.95 USD
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$16.9516.95 USD
Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$16.9516.95 USD
Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$21.9521.95 USD
Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$21.9521.95 USD
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$22.9522.95 USD
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$23.9523.95 USD
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$23.9523.95 USD
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice$22.9522.95 USD
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with chickpeas, garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$22.9522.95 USD
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$22.9522.95 USD
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$22.9522.95 USD
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN
Various dishes ranging from dumplings mixed with fresh herbs and greens to our tasteful rice dishes. Our vegetarian options are plentiful. All our vegetarian dishes can be prepared vegan. All vegetarian entrees are served with bread and chutney. GF- GLUTEN FREE
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$15.9515.95 USD
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$15.9515.95 USD
Slow cooked greens in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$15.9515.95 USD
Slow cooked greens in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$15.9515.95 USD
Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$14.9514.95 USD
Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$14.9514.95 USD
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice$14.9514.95 USD
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice$15.9515.95 USD
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice$15.9515.95 USD
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill, served with saffron rice$15.9515.95 USD
Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice$15.9515.95 USD
Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice$19.9519.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$17.9517.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$17.9517.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$17.9517.95 USD
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$17.9517.95 USD
Spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill, accompanied with sides of roasted eggplant and butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$18.9518.95 USD
Marinated and charbroiled portobello mushroom, zucchini, onions and tomatoes, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$17.5017.50 USD
ADDITIONAL SIDES
Additional sides to compliment your meal. All sides are gluten free.
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro$6.956.95 USD
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$7.957.95 USD
Spicy lentils topped with fresh dill$6.956.95 USD
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill$7.957.95 USD
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$7.957.95 USD
Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins$7.957.95 USD
Seasoned basmati rice$6.506.50 USD
Saffron infused basmati rice$5.955.95 USD
DESSERTS
Rich array of Afghan desserts.
$8.008.00 USD
Milk pudding infused with rose water and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios$6.506.50 USD
Rice pudding infused with saffron and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios$7.507.50 USD
Vanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom and rose water$6.506.50 USD
Vanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom$6.006.00 USD
DINNER MENU
DINNER HOURS: Tuesday - Thursday (3:00PM - 9:00PM) | Friday - Saturday (3:00PM - 10:00PM) | Sunday (3:00PM - 9:00PM) | Monday (CLOSED)
SPECIALS
Spicy beef, leek & scallion, and pumpkin dumplings $17.9517.95 USD