Shitha
Shitha is a traditional spicy sauce commonly found in Arabian and Gulf cuisines, especially in countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. It is typically served as a condiment with rice dishes such as kabsa and mandi.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons red chile powder (or fresh red chilies, blended)
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar (optional)
Ingredients for 3 servings (295 g) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat.
Stovetop - 2
Add minced garlic and sauté until golden.
- 3
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- 4
Add chile powder and salt. Stir well.
- 5
Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Stovetop - 6
Add lemon juice or vinegar if desired for extra tanginess.
- 7
Let it cool before serving.
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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