Herb - Organic Whole Green Cardamom (10g)

Organic whole green cardamom (10g) cardamom seeds are one of the most sought-after ingredients in sweet and dessert preparations. The pod is split open to expose its underlying seeds either with fingers or using a small knife. The seeds are then crushed (powdered) using a pestle/mortar or hand-mill just before their addition to cooking. Often, whole pods preferred in savory dishes, which give a further punch to the recipe since their peel to contains significant amounts of precious essential oils. Cardamom is a member of the ginger family, native to India, and is grown in most tropical countries. Ground Cardamom is used as an ingredient of Garam Masala. Cardamom has a strong, aromatic flavor and can be used whole or ground, in savory dishes, curries, rice, puddings, cakes, and tea.