Khyber Pass Cafe

(Now Closed)

Afghan Restaurant, Middle Eastern Restaurant, and Indian Restaurant$$$$

Macalester - Groveland, Saint Paul

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Khyber Pass Cafe

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Main Menu

Entrees

Vegetarian

Vegetarian Shola

Mung beans cooked with sticky brown rice, topped with yogurt sauce and cilantro chutney.

Kadu Borani (When Available)

Butternut squash braised with onions, tomatoes, brown sugar & spices; topped with yogurt sauce; served on a bed of basmati rice.

Vegetarian Plate

Combination of two or three of the following vegetables. Served on basmati rice. Daal (lentils cooked with onions and garlic) , Baanjaan (eggplant in tomato sauce) , Sabzee (spinach cooked with leeks and spices) , Aloo (potatoes in red curry sauce) .

Chicken

Murgh Kebab

Marinated chicken charbroiled and topped with cilantro chutney; served on a bed of basmati rice.

Murgh Korma

Boneless chicken in a mild red curry sauce; served with curried potatoes on a bed of basmati rice.

Lamb

Chopan Kebab

Organic lamb chops marinated in a blend of fresh herbs and spices; grilled to perfection and served with salad, basmati rice, spinach and lentils.

Aloo Korma

Braised organic lamb curry and curried potatoes served on a bed of rice.

Sabzi Korma

Braised organic lamb curry, served with fresh spinach cooked with leeks, on a bed of basmati rice.

Goshti Shola

Mung beans cooked in a homemade stock with sticky brown rice, served with braised organic lamb curry; topped with cilantro chutney.

Baanjaan Chalau

Braised organic lamb curry and eggplant cooked in tomato sauce; served on a bed of rice.

Gosfand Kebab

Marinated organic lamb broiled on a skewer with tomatoes and onions. Served on a bed of basmati rice.

Daal Korma

Braised organic lamb curry, served with yellow lentils cooked with onions and garlic, on a bed of basmati rice.

Beef

Kofta & Daal

Meatballs made with ground beef and spices, topped with cilantro chutney, served with yellow lentils on a bed of basmati rice.

Kichiri-Koroot

Meatballs made with ground beef and spices, served with mung beans cooked with sticky brown rice, topped with yogurt sauce and cilantro chutney. Add spinach or potatoes.

Kofta & Aloo

Meatballs made with ground beef and spices, topped with cilantro chutney, served with potatoes on a bed of basmati rice.

Combination Plate

Combination 1

Skewer of chicken kebab, braised organic lamb curry and meatballs, topped with cilantro chutney. Served on a bed of basmati rice.

Kebab Plate

Skewer of organic lamb kebab and skewer of chicken kebab topped with cilantro chutney. Served on a bed of basmati rice.

Combination 2

Skewer of organic lamb kebab, chicken curry and meatballs topped with cilantro chutney. Served on a bed of basmati rice.

Rotating Specials

Available Friday and Saturday evenings.

Kabuli Pilau

Basmati rice browned with caramelized onions and cooked with chicken or lamb in a special blend of exotic spices including clove, cardamom, cinnamon and cumin; served with julienne of carrots and raisins.

Bamia Chalau

Okra cooked with organic lamb, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and spices; served on a bed of basmati rice.

Fasulia Chalau

Green beans cooked with organic lamb, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices; served on a bed of basmati rice.

Samaaruq O Rawaash

Rhubarb and mushrooms cooked with organic lamb in a spicy onion and tomato sauce; served on a bed of basmati rice.

Do Piaza

Organic lamb shank cooked with onions, split yellow peas and spices; served on bread and topped with marinated onions.

Gulpi Chalau

Cauliflower, ginger, and red bell pepper cooked in a tomato sauce; served vegetarian, or with organic lamb, on a bed of basmati rice.

Laawand

Mushrooms, chicken and bell peppers cooked in a special curry sauce with yogurt and mint; served on a bed of basmati rice.

Korma Chalau

Chicken and split yellow peas cooked with caramelized onions, Bukharan prunes and exotic spices; served with saffron scented basmati rice.

Appetizers

Mashawa

Vegetarian bean soup; topped with yogurt and mint.

Borani

Eggplant cooked in tomato sauce; topped with yogurt sauce.

Hummus

Spread made with organic chickpeas and extra- virgin olive oil.

Salata

Tomato, cucumber, onion, lettuce, fresh mint and cilantro; dressed with lime juice.

Aushak

Leek dumplings served with ground beef or beans (vegetarian) ; topped with yogurt and mint.

Bharta

Roasted eggplant spread made with yogurt, garlic, herbs and fresh hot peppers.

Kadu Borani (When Available)

Butternut squash braised with onions, tomatoes, brown sugar & spices; topped with yogurt sauce.

Chutney Sampler

Your choice of three chutneys; served with bread.

Accompaniments (Chutneys)

Chutneys are condiments made with fruits, nuts, herbs and vegetables. They add sweet, tangy and/or hot accents to any dish. For a more authentic experience, we encourage you to accompany your meal with some of our homemade chutneys.

Cherry

Sweet, tangy and spicy.

Apricot

Sweet, tangy and slightly spicy.

Cilantro & Walnut

Classic Afghani blend, tangy and slightly spicy.

Mango

Sweet and spicy.

Cranberry

Sweet and slightly spicy.

Ginger & Jalapeño

Fragrant and hot, with sweet notes.

Red-Hot Chili Pepper & Tomato

Semi-sweet blend with a big bite–versatile & hot!

Yogurt Sauce

Beverages

Afghani Tea

Green tea with cardamom.

Herb Tea

Mint or Chamomile.

Iced Tea

Limonata & Aranciata San Pellegrino

Dogh

Unsweetened yogurt drink with diced cucumber and mint.

Chai

Homemade sweetened black tea brewed with milk and cardamom.

Black Tea

Coke, Diet Coke Or Sprite

San Pellegrino

Sparkling mineral water (1/2 liter) .

Mango Juice Or Guava Juice

Desserts

Baklava

Filo pastry with crushed walnuts syrup and honey.

Daygcha

Cardamom and rose scented rice pudding with pistachios and walnuts.

Fimi

Milk custard flavored with cardamom and rose water, topped with crushed pistachios.

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