Black Cardamom Powder

Also Known As : Badi elaichi, kali elaichi powder

Technical Name : Amomum subulatum

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a smoky flavour with notes of resin and camphor.

Usage Tips

Black Cardamom Powder should be stored in an airtight container, to retain its flavour and aroma. Black cardamom powder can be used as an ingredient in garam masala spice mixture and other masala mixes. It can be used in a variety of savoury dishes like dal(lentil dishes), pilafs, soups, stews and curries. It can also be used to flavour tea and coffee.

Description

Black cardamom is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Zingiberaceae, grown for its seed pods. Black Cardamom Powder is a dark-brown or black powder derived from its dried seed pods.It is used as an ingredient in combination to cinnamon, black pepper and gloves in any garam masala. It gives depth to masalas and tandoori-style spice mixtures. It has a strong, camphor-like flavor, with a smoky character, used as a "heating" spice in a variety of dishes.

Selection Guide

Choose plump and firm pods to make black cardamom powder. when buying in packaged form, check for its expiry date.

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