Cardamom
Spice of the Month —Explore Cardamom, our spice of the month, and see how it can elevate your culinary creations.
Aroma
Black cardamom is aromatic and fragrant, citrusy, sweet flavored
Appearance
Green cardamom pods are small, spindle-shaped, and have a green color, while black cardamom pods are larger and dark brown. The ground cardamom is a fine powder with a pale green or brown hue.
Health Benefits
Cardamom is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. It aids digestion, supports respiratory health, and can help regulate blood sugar levels.
Applications
This spice is normally used in curries, pilafs, stews, pickles, cakes, cookies and pies, stews and loaves, meat and vegetable pies, rice pudding as well as in tea. It’s an important component of regional dishes like Chicken Curry, Masala Chai, and Chicken Tikka Masala.
Harris Spice is your partner in utilising the potential of Cardamom for your business. Our experienced R&D team creates custom spice blends to meet your unique needs. Contact us to see how we can help your business!
Scientific Name
Elettaria cardamomum
Spice Details
- Aromatic and fragrant, citrusy and sweet
- Pairs well with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cumin, and coriander
- Used in curries, pilafs, stews, pickles, cakes, cookies and pies and more.
- Native to the Mediterranean and Russia, dill weed is commonly used in many European countries as well as in the USA.
Origin Country
Cardamom originates from India and is widely cultivated in Guatemala. It is popular for its distinctive flavor and health benefits.