Tatbila

Tatbeela/Tatbeeleh

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.^{[ citation needed ]}

Popularity

In recent years, tatbeelah has gained attention in food blogging and social media, with some food bloggers and influencers sharing their recipes and creative ways to use tatbila.^{[ citation needed ]}

See also

• Harif
• List of condiments
• Shatta

References

1. "Hummus and Gentrification in Jaffa". Whetstone Magazine. 18 Feb 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
2. 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.
3. "تعريف و شرح و معنى تتبيلة بالعربي في معاجم اللغة العربية". Almaany . Retrieved 29 April 2025.
4. Ottolenghi, Yotam (2010). Plenty. Ten Speed Press.
5. Lovell, Rebecca. "Yotam Ottolenghi's warm hummus brunch". The Guardian. The Guardian. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
6. "Hummus Tatbila". Susu Kitchen. 23 April 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2023.^{[ dead link ]}
7. Ottolenghi and Tamimi, Yotam and Sami (2012). Jerusalem: A Cookbook. Ten Speed Press.
8. Packer and Srulovich, Sarit and Itamar (2015). Honey & Co. The Cookbook. Little, Brown and Company.