Go Back
+ servings
5 from 6 votes

Galayet Bandora (Jordanian Fried Tomatoes)

Galayet Bandora is a traditional Jordanian recipe that is so simple but absolutely delicious! It's as simple as fried tomatoes that are fried in olive oil with a spicy serrano pepper. Serve with freshly baked pita bread for the ultimate Jordanian experience!
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced - optional
  • 5 tomatoes
  • 1 serrano pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a frying pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add the diced onion, and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, and the pepper if using. Lower the heat to simmer and cook until tomatoes are soft. Add salt to taste.
  • Serve with warm or toasted pita bread.

Notes

  • The onion is optional in this recipe. Galayet bandora is done a bit differently from one area to another in Jordan, some add the onion and others don't.
  • I personally like to add some ground black pepper with the salt, but most people don't.
  • You can add an optional clove of minced garlic to the stew.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1295IU | Vitamin C: 21.7mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg