Some recipes are original. Others go one step further and create lasting memories. Sometimes, you don’t need to completely transform a dish to make it unforgettable. All it takes is choosing the right ingredient. A small detail that can surprise, bring the family together around the table and turn any meal into a special occasion.
That is where Olives from Spain come in, recognised around the world for their quality, tradition and for being part of one of the healthiest lifestyles on the planet.
A Mediterranean Touch That Fits Perfectly
With more than 3,000 years of history, Spain has become the world’s leading producer and exporter of table olives. Deeply rooted in Mediterranean culture, Olives from Spain are part of a way of understanding food that is centred on sharing, enjoying time around the table and spending quality moments with family.
It is a concept that naturally connects with Indian culture, where food also plays a central role in the most important moments of everyday life.
Internationally recognised for their outstanding quality and wide variety, Olives from Spain offer the perfect choice for every occasion. Whether it is the mild and versatile Manzanilla, the firm Hojiblanca or the premium, fleshy Gordal, each variety brings its own unique character to every recipe.
One Small Change, One Big Difference
Imagine adding Manzanilla olives to a refreshing raita, using Hojiblanca olives in a vegetable pulao to enhance its texture, or choosing Gordal olives to create more sophisticated recipes that surprise from the very first bite. Because exploring new flavours does not mean leaving tradition behind; it means discovering new ways to enjoy it.
A Smart Choice
Olives from Spain do more than add flavour. They also provide important nutritional benefits:
Healthy fats, mainly oleic acid.
Vitamin E.
Minerals and fibre.
Low in calories.
A balanced way to care for the people you love without giving up the pleasure of eating well.
Olympic badminton champion Carolina Marín, one of Spain’s most internationally recognised athletes and ambassador of the ‘Feed Your Heart with Olives from Spain’ campaign, is part of this initiative because Olives from Spain are an important part of a balanced diet that complements her active lifestyle. She says, “I always try to stay strong and full of energy. And with Olives from Spain, I can give my dishes the perfect finishing touch whenever I need it”.
A Recipe To Surprise From The Very First Bite
If there is one recipe that perfectly represents the meeting point between Indian culinary tradition and the Mediterranean character of Olives from Spain, it is this Paneer Pasanda with Gordal Olives from Spain. An elegant, flavourful dish that is perfect for turning any meal into a special occasion.
PANEER PASANDA WITH GORDAL OLIVES FROM SPAIN
Total time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
For the paneer:
400 g paneer cheese, cut into blocks.
10 Gordal Olives from Spain, finely chopped.
1 tbsp chopped cashews and raisins.
For the coating:
½ cup cornflour for the slurry.
½ cup cornflour for the dry coating.
Cold water.
For the sauce:
2 onions.
2 tomatoes.
100 ml fresh cream.
Cashew paste.
Garam masala.
METHOD
Prepare the filling. Mix the Gordal Olives from Spain with the chopped cashews and raisins.
Seal the paneer
Prepare a slurry using cornflour and cold water. Dip each piece of paneer into the slurry and then coat it with dry cornflour, sealing the edges carefully.
Fry
Deep-fry the paneer until golden brown and crisp.
Prepare the sauce
Make a creamy sauce using the onions, tomatoes, cashew paste, fresh cream and garam masala.
Assemble
Spread a layer of sauce on the serving plate, place the stuffed paneer on top and finish with a small touch of reduced cream.
PLATING
Spread a thin layer of makhani sauce across the base of the plate.
Arrange the paneer pieces as elegant canapés so that the filling remains visible and becomes the focal point of the presentation.
Finish each piece with a small amount of the Gordal olive filling and garnish with toasted almond flakes to add elegance and a delicate crunch.
Try something new with Olives From Spain. Perfect moments with perfect people.
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