Romina Naiam, left, and Razia Amiry, sample the traditional Afgan food at Chili Chutney. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Entrees offered at Chili Chutney include beef, chicken and lamb dishes with rice, spices, carrots and raisins. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Beef chaplee kabab, house-made beef patties mixed with spices. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Mantu is steamed ground beef and onion dumplings with meat sauce, sour cream and homemade chili spice sauces. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Chili Chutney serves traditional Afghan food. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
