Black Cardamom Pods

Listing ID #774376

We are offering black cardamom pods. We have a distinctly more astringent aroma, though not bitter, with coolness similar to mint, though with a different aroma. In india, black cardamom pods are felt superior for spicy and rustic dishes and can be used in liberal amounts. The fruit is 4 to 6 times size of small cardamom. There are many distinct species of pods, ranging in pod size from 2 cm to more than 5 cm with different tastes. Large cardamom is the dried fruit of a perennial herbaceous plant and its quality characteristics are different from that of small cardamom.
how to select :
it is best to buy cardamom in the pods, which are removed and discarded. You can also buy cardamom seeds however; they lose much of their flavor. Ground cardamom has even less flavor than the fresher ones
to make black cardamom powder, grind the whole cardamom in a mixer to a fine powder. Pass the ground powder through a sieve to remove the skin. Store in a air-tight container and use as required
culinary uses :
it enhance and intensify the taste of other ingredients if used after crushing a bit and then used. It has an acceptable taste, flavor and aroma that stimulate the taste buds when used in rice and savory dal preparations
besides a wide range of beverages and sweets. In india, it is a popular ingredient of pan masala
it can be used in soups, chowders, casseroles, and marinades for smoky flavor, much in the way bacon is used
try black cardamom powder to flavor rice pudding, cakes, ginger fig chutney etc
in india, it is one of the spices used to make garam masala and thus tastes great in savory recipes like tandoori or vegetable dishes
it also works well in herbal infusions and health tonics, tea and even coffee
how to store : store it in a cool dry place. It should be kept in an air-tight jar as may lose its aroma. It will stay good for a year in dry conditions.