Green Cardamom

Green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is a popular, aromatic spice known for its strong, sweet, and floral flavor profile.

• Indian sweets: Crushed pods or powder are used in traditional desserts like kheer, gulab jamun, and peda.
• Baked goods: Ground cardamom is a key ingredient in Scandinavian pastries, cookies, and spiced cakes.
• Beverages: Crush a few pods and add them to tea or coffee for an aromatic and flavorful twist.
• Shakes: Blended into milkshakes and smoothies for a fragrant note. 

• Rice dishes: Add whole pods to biryanis or pilafs to infuse the rice with flavor. Remove the pods before serving.
• Curries: Use ground or whole pods to add depth and warmth to meat or vegetable curries.
• Spice blends: Green cardamom is a foundational ingredient in many spice mixes like garam masala.
• Soups and stews: A small amount adds warmth to lentil soups and braised meats.