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Cardamom

Cardamom sizes

• 7 mm     7-8 mm    8 mm    8+ mm   

Why use Cardamom ?

• Apart from its distinctive flavour, cardamom contains high levels of antioxidants
• It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat urinary tract disorders and to lower blood sugar levels.
• Antibacterial and breath-freshening qualities.
• Cardamom contains vitamin C, niacin, magnesium, and potassium

The cardamom pod, which contains hard, black seeds, is sometimes added whole to dishes. More commonly, the pods are opened and the seeds are removed, then roasted in an oven or a skillet. These seeds contain the spice’s essential oil, which gives it its flavour and scent, with hints of mint and lemon. The seeds are ground with a mortar and pestle, then added to South Asian foods such as curry and chai. Cardamom is a characteristic ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine as well. It also figures in pastries, especially in the Scandinavian countries, where it is also used as a flavouring for coffee and tea. The spice mixes well with cinnamon, as well as nutmeg and cloves. It is also an ingredient in the Indian spice blend called garam masala.