
I brought a can of olives and sun-dried tomatoes long ago to use them as a topping, that is when I make pizza at home. But that day never came, so I wanted to try something new using olives. The first thing came to my mind was ‘how about chutney? ‘ so I decided to give it a try. I used Olives, sun-dried tomato and chili(can’t make any chutney without chili). Never tasted this combination before so i was curious as well as anxious to know how it will turn out. To my surprise it was a fabulous combination of little sweet,tangy and spicy.
I think it goes well as a spread on toast or can use as a base for sanwich with little cheese on top or can also use this as a spread on pizza dough(which i’ll be trying very soon).
So here is how I made it.
Ingredients

Olives I used one hand full (Pitted olives)
Sun-dried Tomatoes 3 (which was in oilve oil)
Green Chilli 1 small
Salt According to taste.
Method.
Put everthing in a blender and grind into course paste.
Moisture from canned olives and sun-dried tomatoes soaked in oilve oil, helps to grind into paste.
I used this chutney as a spread on a bread toast. It tasted very well. Enjoy!

July 18, 2006 at 7:03 pm
WOW…I like the idea too…I just love olives but the only dishes I find them in is pizzas and in Subway sandwiches. At home I add it to pastas, will try the chutney next time
Priya if you love olives you’ll definetly love this chutney too. Let me know if you give it a try.
July 19, 2006 at 4:38 am
Thats a nice idea. My hubby loves olives, so I am gonna try this chutney.
Thanks Shilpa and let me know.
July 19, 2006 at 4:47 am
Ruchi, this is a great idea. I think this is how Italians make Tapenade that can be spread on Panini and Muffaleta.
Thanks Krithika, after you mentioned I searched web and as u said tapanade is made this way, i never knew that before. BTW can i ask you what is Muffaleta ?
July 19, 2006 at 9:59 am
Hi Ruchi,
Nice idea to do chutney.
Vineela
Thanks Vineela. Tastes good too.
July 19, 2006 at 3:49 pm
This is a superb idea, i am thoroughly impressed, never even thought about it before. I somehow gets an inkling that we can toss some penne with this chutney and create a totally unique dish. Fantastico !!!
Thanks Archana, there are endless way we can use this chutney. That’s a nice one tossing with penne. If you are creating any masterpeice with this kind let me know..:)
July 19, 2006 at 5:55 pm
Yes .. even i’ve a can of olives and sun-dried tomatoes sleeping in my pantry..thnx for a innovative recipe
Hey Arsu, Wake them up….:) and let me know how u liked it. Thanks
July 19, 2006 at 8:02 pm
Great idea!!in ‘must try list’.Thanks for sharing
Thanks Surya for stoping by and try it.
July 20, 2006 at 4:50 am
Ruchi, Muffaleta is like a layered sandwich that is baked or grilled. I think this is a New Orleans speciality.
Thanks Krithika for letting me know. I really appreciate it.
July 20, 2006 at 8:21 am
Olive chutney?? Nice experiment. I think you had fun trying and inventing new recipe. well done. Even i like your colorful gojju , should try it out soon.
It was indeed a tasteful experiment Sudha, let me know if you give it a try. Thanks.
July 28, 2006 at 9:12 pm
Wow Madhu, this is a perfect idea for fusion food- like an Indian tapenade-
Will surely want to try this!
Yes Nandita, Indianised tapenade. Let me know if u give it a try. Thanks.
December 4, 2007 at 11:10 pm
quite inovative…and sounds nice….my daughter doesnt like olives…but i guess if this combinaiton is added to a pasta..or salad..she wont know…!! now..thats how moms are!!!
March 14, 2008 at 8:46 am
i am now wondering if olives would make a tasty pickle with chillies,fennel ,mustard seeds….etc .so inspired by your idea i am going to substitute green olives for green mango in a green mango pickle recipe….: )
That sounds like a great idea,pickling oilves. With mangoes it will more delicious. Do let me know if you pickle it.
November 27, 2008 at 7:37 am
This doesn’t fulfil the requirements for a chutney. It’s more akin to tapenade.