Galayet Bandora Jordania (Amman Sizzling Crushed Tomato, Garlic, Green Chili & Pine Nut Skillet) – Authentic Jordan Recipe
Served from Amman cafés to Wadi Rum desert camps: sweet tomatoes cooked down with garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts.
- Country of Origin
- 🇯🇴 Jordan (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- 6 ripe plum tomatoes, Toasted golden pine nuts, Warm Arabic pita bread and olives, 4 cloves sliced garlic, Hot green chili
Ingredients for Galayet Bandora Jordania (Amman Sizzling Crushed Tomato, Garlic, Green Chili & Pine Nut Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) 6 ripe plum tomatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups toasted golden pine nuts, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup warm Arabic pita bread and olives
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with 4 cloves sliced garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Jordan seasoning (hot green chili, generous Jordanian extra virgin olive oil, sea salt)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and 4 cloves sliced garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add 6 ripe plum tomatoes and toasted golden pine nuts along with hot green chili, generous Jordanian extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with warm Arabic pita bread and olives and serve straight from the skillet.