1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground
1 pinch red pepper flakes crushed
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch cinnamon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups green olives brought to room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
3 each garlic cloves minced
Heat first 8 ingredients in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add olives and toss to coat.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 4 hours or up to 3 weeks.
The longer the marinate, the better they taste.
Drain and serve at room temperature.