Also known as Elaichi, hayl/hīl (هيل).
Cardamom is one of the strong and aromatic spice with a warm, spicy-sweet and delicate citrus flavor.
Its green outer shell contains a hint of flavor, while clumps of hard, crunchy black seeds inside (8 to 16 seeds/ pod) have all the intense flavor.
Whole pods can be enjoyed both whole and ground, works well in both desserts and savory dishes.
USES:
To grind: Sun dry the pods and grind in high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the spice is completely powdered. (10 pods yields 1-1.5tsp ground Cardamom). Tiny crunchy seeds inside them can be crushed or ground.
Commonly Used in Indian, Persian, Turkish, Arab and African cuisines, in meat, rice & sweet dishes. Also used to flavor tea, coffee and baked Goods
HEALTH BENEFIT:
Cardamom’s Stimulant & Carminatives property used for Indigestion & flatulence, detoxify the Body of Caffeine, and helps in boosting memory power.
