Middle Eastern Salsa - Salata Hara

Middle Eastern Salsa – Salata Hara

There are many varieties of Salsa or Chutney across the Middle East and North Africa like Zahawig, Harissa and Daqqoos.

They are served as a side to many types of meat and rice dishes. Quite a wonderful accompaniment, actually. Today we are looking at Salata Hara, which translates as ” Hot Salad “. It is perfect with any Mandi, Kabsa or Bukhari Rice. It also compliments meats, fish and poultry, whether baked, fried or steamed. So it’s a very handy kind of Salsa.

Now although it is translated as a hot salad, how hot it is – depends, completely on the variety of chillies used. I have had milder ones and I prefer them, most of the time. There are many slight variations to the Salata Hara, some people add a little thyme, some add a bit of cumin. Garlic is sometimes added. You can play with the recipe. I add a little bit of paprika or chilli powder, to give it more color as it can sometimes look dull. The color can also be different hues each time you make it, depending on the amount of tomato, chilli and coriander added.

So this is how I have made it ever since I had it with my favorite Kabsa, back in Saudi. Simple as can be, but a great way to jazz up any dish! Pour a little over your fragrant rice dishes, add a dollop to your patties or fried snacks. Serve with grilled fish or chicken. Use it as a Salad Dressing. The possibilities are endless!

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Middle Eastern Salsa – Salata Hara

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Recipe Name: Middle Eastern Salsa – Salata Hara

Recipe Type: Salads/Accompaniments

Author: Shana c/o Recipes ‘R’ Simple

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time 0 min

Total time: 5 min

Yield: ( 1 small bowl )

Watch the Video or click to read Complete Recipe – Below.

Recipe at a glance:

Nothing to it, Add everything together to a small food processor in steps, till you get the desired consistency.

Add olive oil and salt as needed.

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