Hot Stew
An Afghan specialty as close as Cambridge
T
he Afghan specialty of pumpkin stew is worth the journey. But you only have to trek as far as Cambridge to find it. Follow the aroma of coriander to the warmth from the stone naan oven and you’ll find yourself in Helmand, a hidden gem of a restaurant named after the southeast province of Afghanistan. Have the kaddo—baby pumpkin puree seasoned with sugar, served on yogurt garlic sauce and topped with ground beef. And that’s just an appetizer. Fresh-out-of-the-oven naan accompanies each meal, along with fragrant pepper sauces, adding to the Afghan paraphernalia to make this an exotic experience that feels like you’re dining in an Afghan home. Araki
Shhhh! Among the standout entrees:
the chowpan, a half rack of grilled marinated lamb served with naan, eggplant, and pallow rice.
the chowpan, a half rack of grilled marinated lamb served with naan, eggplant, and pallow rice.
Shhhh! There are about 66,000 Afghans living
in America, according to the Census Bureau, a third of them in northern Virginia and San Francisco.
in America, according to the Census Bureau, a third of them in northern Virginia and San Francisco.
Shhh who knew
Helmand restaurant in Cambridge is owned by Mahmood Karzai, brother of Hamid Karzai, the first elected president of Afghanistan.
These lines serve Helmand. Click to find more secrets on your route.
69 Bus, 80 Bus, 87 Bus, 88 Bus, Lechmere/Green Line
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Sunday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday through Saturday, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
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