Chipotle–Garam Masala Olives

Name: Chipotle–Garam Masala Olives
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 Servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tsp dried red chili flakes; 1 tsp garam masala, homemade or store-bought; 1 tsp ground chipotle chile; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups [480 ml] neutral-tasting vegetable oil; One 12 oz [340 g] can pitted whole black olives in brine (preferably extra-large or colossal), or 2 cups [280 g] pitted brined Kalamata olives; ¾ cup [105 g] all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup [140 g] plain bread crumbs; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation info

Makes
6 to 8
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Season

By Nik Sharma

Published 2018

About

Briny and crunchy, breaded olives pack big flavor into small, addictive bites. These are flavored with chipotle and garam masala, an irresistible union of Western and Eastern tastes.

Ingredients

One 12 oz [340 g] can pitted whole black olives in brine (preferably extra-large or colossal), or 2

Asia
India
Snack
Starter
Vegetarian

Method

Drain the olives in a colander and rinse under running water. Shake and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.

Put the flour and eggs in separate medium bowls. In a third medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs, parsley, chili flakes, garam masala, chipotle, salt, and pepper.

In a small heavy saucepan, preferably with high sides, heat the oil to 300°F [150°C]. Meanwhile, in batches, dredg