Tatbila
Hummus with "tatbila" on top in Jordan | |
| Type | condiment |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | green chili, lemon juice, salt[1] |
Tatbeela is a condiment made from green chilis and lemon juice traditionally added to hummus.[1][2]
Etymology
In Arabic, tatbeela (Arabic: تتبيلة) simply means "seasoning", derived from the root tab-bala (Arabic: تَبَّلَ).[3]
Ingredients and preparation
Tatbila is made from a mixture of green chiles (such as serrano chiles), garlic, lemon juice, water, and various herbs and spices. The exact recipe can vary depending on the region and the individual cook's preferences, but common herbs and spices used include parsley, cilantro, cumin, and paprika.[4][5][6][7]
To prepare tatbila, the ingredients are typically combined in a food processor or blender and puréed until smooth. Some variations may call for additional ingredients, such as yogurt or mayonnaise, to give the condiment a creamier texture.[8]
Usage
Tatbeelah is traditionally served as a topping for hummus, both at home and at hummusiyas across the country. It is also served as a dipping sauce for falafel, shawarma and other Middle Eastern street foods.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Hummus and Gentrification in Jaffa". Whetstone Magazine. 18 Feb 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ Tamimi, Sami (15 July 2025). Boustany: A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine [A Cookbook]. Random House. p. 28. ISBN 978-1-9848-6318-8. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "تعريف و شرح و معنى تتبيلة بالعربي في معاجم اللغة العربية". Almaany. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ Ottolenghi, Yotam (2010). Plenty. Ten Speed Press.
- ^ Lovell, Rebecca. "Yotam Ottolenghi's warm hummus brunch". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Hummus Tatbila". Susu Kitchen. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ Ottolenghi and Tamimi, Yotam and Sami (2012). Jerusalem: A Cookbook. Ten Speed Press.
- ^ Packer and Srulovich, Sarit and Itamar (2015). Honey & Co. The Cookbook. Little, Brown and Company.