Parwana
1209 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Tel: (831) 458-1988   Fax:

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Appetizers
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01. Aushak (can be made vegetarian)
Steamed dumplings filled with lecks and spring onions, topped with both a garlic sour cream sauce and ground beef mixture and sprinkled with dried mint. (Vegetarian style is topped with both a garlic sour cream sauce and vegetable topping consisting of peas and carrots in a savory tomato sauce.) (Vegans: Please specify and garlic sour cream sauce will not be added.)




$4.95
02. Mantu
Steamed dumplings filled with a mixture of ground beef, onions and herbs, topped with both a garlic sour cream sauce and vegetable topping consisting of peas and carrots in a savory tomato sauce.




$4.95
03. Bolani-c-Kachalu or "Afgan Pizza" (Vegan)
A large, fried turnover filled with potatoes, spring onions and seasonings. Served with homemade yogurt and Parwanas own cilantro chutney on the side as dipping sauces.




$7.50
04. Burance Badenjan (Vegetarian)
Sliced Japanese eggplant sauteed in a fresh tomato, garlic and herb mixture, topped with a garlic sour cream sauce and sprinkled with dried mint.




$4.95
05. Burance Kaddu (Vegetarian)
Slightly sweetened sliced pumpkin sauteed in a garlic herb mixture, topped with a garlic sour cream sauce and sprinkled with dried mint.




$5.25
Soups
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01. Mashawa
A slightly thickened mung bean soup simmered in a tangy both consisting of tomatoes, chickpeas and dill, traditionally topped with a flavorful ground beef mixture & garlic sour cream sauce.




$3.95
02. Aush (can be made vegetarian)
A popular noodle soup in Afganistan consisting of linguini noodles in a tangy tomato, dill and onion broth, topped with a flavorful ground beef mixture and sour cream garlic sauce.




$3.95
Entrees
Entrees are served with an Afgan Salad and cucumber yogurt salad.
NOTE: Afghan salad consists of diced tomatoes, red onions & cilantro.
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01. Sabsi Challow
Long-grain white Basmati rice accompanied by spinach thats been marinated in a mixture of sauteed caramelized onions, garlic and seasonings with tender free range Harris Ranch beef chunks.




$8.95
02. Gulpi Challow
Long-grain white Basmati rice accompanied by fresh cauliflower thats been simmered in a savory fresh tomato sauce with tender free range Harris Ranch beef chunks.




$8.95
03. Qurma Challow
Long-grain white Basmati rice accompanied by tender chunks of chicken thats been simmered in a savory fresh tomato stew.




$8.95
04. Lawang Challow
Long-grain white Basmati rice accompanied by tender chunks of chicken thats been simmered in a flavorful sour cream mushroom sauce.




$9.95
05. Qabuli Pallow
Traditional Favorite Afghan Dish! Seasoned tender range Harris Ranch beef chunks under a mound of flavorful browned Basmati rice topped with Julienne carrots and plump juicy raisins.




$10.50
06. Pallow
Your choice of tender chunks of chicken or free range Harris Ranch beef under a mound of flavorfully seasoned browned Basmati rice.




$8.95
07. Aushak
Steamed dumplings filled with leeks and spring onions, topped with both a garlic sour cream sauce and ground beef mixture and sprinkled with dried mint. Note: This dish is not accompanied by the Afghan salad and cucumber yogurt salad.




$9.95
07a. Can add both salads




$1.00
08. Mantu
Steamed dumplings filled with a mixture of ground beef, onions and herbs, topped with both a garlic sour cream sauce and vegetable topping consisting of peas and carrots in a savory tomato sauce. Note: This dish is not accompanied by the Afghan salad and cucumber yogurt salad.




$9.95
08a. Can add both salads -




$1.00
Vegetarian Entrees
Entrees are served with an Afghan salad and cucumber yogurt salad.
Note: Afghan salad consists of diced tomatoes, red onions & cilantro. Vegans: Please specify, and we will remove cucumber yogurt salad and double the portion of the Afghan salad.
Index
01. Sabsi Challow
Long-grain white Basmati rice accompanied by spinach thats been marinated in a mixture of sauteed caramelized onions, garlic and seasonings.




$7.95
02. Gulpi Challow
Long-grain white Basmati rice accompanied by fresh cauliflower thats been simmered in a savory fresh tomato sauce.




$7.95
03. Qabuli Pallow
Traditional Favorite Afghan Dish! A mound of flavorful browned Basmati rice with Julienne carrots and plump juicy raisins.




$9.50
04. Aushak
Steamed dumplings filled with leeks and spring onions, topped with both a garlic sour cream sauce and vegetable topping consisting of peas and carrots in a savory tamto sauce and sprinkled with dried mint. Note: This dish is not accompanied by the Afghan salad and cucumber yogurt salad. (Vegans please specify and garlic sour cream sauce will not be added.)




$9.95
05. Can add both salads




$1.00
Kabob Entrees
All entrees are served with your choice of white or browned Basmati Rice, Afghan salad and cucumber yogurt salad. Note : Afghan salad consists of diced tomatoes, red onions & cilantro.
Index
01. Beef Kabob (Tekka Kabob)
Tender chunks of charbroiled free range Harris Ranch beef thats been marinated with our special Afghan seasoning.




$13.95
02. Chicken Kabob (Kabob-e-Murgh)
Tender chunks of charbroiled boneless, skinless chicken thigh thats been marinated with our special Afghan seasoning.




$11.95
03. Lamb Kabob (Chopan Kabob)
Charbroiled New Zealand lamb loin chops thats been marinated with our special Afghan seasoning.




$15.95
04. Combination Kabob
Two skewers of your choice of charbroiled chicken, free range Harris Ranch beef or New Zealand Lamb thats been marinated with our special Afghan seasoning.




$18.95
04a. Add Lamb




$2.00
Sides
Index
01. Daal
Yellow split peas stewed in onions, garlic, turmeric and various other savory spices.




$4.25
02. Pallow
Long-grain white Basmati rice thats been browned with seasonings.




$3.00
03. Challow
Long-grain white Basmati rice thats been lightly seasoned.




$3.00
04. Sabsi
Spinach thats been marinated in a mixture of sauteed caramelized onions, garlic and seasonings.




$3.75
04a. Add Beef




$1.00
05. Gulpi
Fresh cauliflower thats been simmered in a savory fresh tomato sauce.




$3.75
05a. Add beef




$1.00
Desserts
Index
01. Firni (Afghan Custard)
A traditional sweet milky dessert! A white custard thats touched with a little bit of cardamom and rose water, topped with crushed pistachios & cardamom.




$4.25
02. Afghan Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream thats soaked in rose water and is topped with crushed pistachios and cardamom.




$4.25
03. Baklava
Delicious layers of flaked phillo sheets prepared with pistachio, walnuts, and soaked in a sweet honey syrup.




$1.75
Beverages
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01. Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, 7-up, Diet 7up, Dads Root Beer & Hansens Natural Sodas.




$1.75
02. Bottled Juice
Lightly sweetened organic Tazo Green Tea & caffeine free organic Lemon Ginger Tazo Tea.




$2.25
03. Bottled Water
Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water & Calistoga Sparkling Mineral Water.




$2.00
04. Hot Tea
Green Teas: Gunpowder Zhu Cha, Moroccan Mint.
Black Teas: Shahrzad Cardamom Cardamom, Ceylon (SriLanka) blend with oil of Begamot, Persian Earl Grey blend, 100% Ceylon (plain) & Ceylon Orange Pekoc.




$1.50
05. Decaffeomated Teas
Tazo Green Tea, Tazo Chai (Black spiced tea) & Tazo Calm (Chamomile blend).




$1.50
06. Coffee
Italian Roast, Sumatra Mandheling & Mocha Java.




$1.50
07. Turkish Coffee
A delightful blend of Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi ground coffee, with equal parts sugar and served in an espresso cup. (Decaf available)




$2.00
08. Najjar Lebanese Coffee.
A delightful blend of Najjar ground coffee, with cardamom mixed into the blend and served in an espresso cup.




$2.00


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