Galayet Bandora

Tomatoes, onions, hot peppers (typically serranos or jalapenos), olive oil, and salt make up Qalayet Bandora, a basic Jordanian and Palestinian cuisine. It is popular throughout the Levant, but particularly in Jordan, due to its ease of preparation and nutritious components. In a big frying pan, heat the olive oil to make the dish. The tomatoes are cubed and optionally skinned, while the onions and peppers are diced. After the onions have been added and cooked until translucent, the remaining ingredients are added, and the mixture is sautéed until it is thick but not dry.

Qalayet Bandora is traditionally served with warm pita bread to scoop it up, although it can alternatively be served over rice and eaten with utensils. It is frequently garnished with toasted pine nuts when served in a restaurant or during a formal function.

Qalayet Bandora is frequently eaten while camping or backpacking because it is a simple one-pot meal.