Description
Cardamom comes from the seeds of several different plants that belong to the same family as ginger. It has a distinctive flavor that complements both sweet and savory dishes. People may use cardamom seeds and pods in curries, desserts, and meat dishes, as well as in beverages, such as coffee and chai tea.
Cardamom is a spice with an intense, slightly sweet flavor that some people compare to mint.
It originated in India but is available worldwide today and used in both sweet and savory recipes.
The seeds, oils and extracts of cardamom are thought to have impressive medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries
Coorg cardamom also known as Elaichi. The climatic conditions in Kodagu give it a distinct aroma, its faint green colour and small size that set it apart from green cardamom grown elsewhere.
Health benefits:
Antimicrobial ability, Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes, Heart health, Oral health, Liver health, Anticancer properties, Ulcer prevention
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Original Coorg cardamom
Mamitha (verified owner) –
Good