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Vishvam Pranava small cardamom pods, aromatic spice with sweet, citrusy flavor for cooking & chai.

Green Cardamom (Small Cardamom)

About Me.

Known as the “Queen of Spices,” green cardamom is one of the most aromatic and prized spices in the world. Belonging to the ginger family, cardamom is native to the lush forests of Southern India. Its sweet, floral, and slightly citrusy flavor makes it a favorite for both savory and sweet dishes.

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Small cardamom pods are used whole, split, or ground, and they infuse a rich fragrance and delicate taste into curries, biryanis, desserts, and beverages like tea and coffee. Beyond culinary charm, cardamom is valued in traditional medicine for its digestive, detoxifying, and refreshing properties.

Uses

Botanical Name:

Elettaria cardamomum

 

Family:

Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)

 

Commercial Part:

Dried fruit (capsules containing small aromatic seeds)

Foreign Name of Spices

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  • Spanish: Cardamomo verde

  • French: Cardamome verte

  • German: Grüner Kardamom

  • Swedish: Grön kardemumma

  • Arabic: حب الهال (Habb al-Hil)

  • Dutch: Groene kardemom

  • Italian: Cardamomo verde

  • Portuguese: Cardamomo verde

  • Russian: Зелёный кардамон (Zelyonyy kardamon)

  • Japanese: カルダモン (Karudamon)

  • Chinese: 绿豆蔻 (Lǜ dòukòu)

  • Culinary Uses

    • Widely used in Indian sweets, curries, rice dishes, and spice blends like garam masala.

    • Enhances flavor of baked goods, teas, and coffees.

    • Used in Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, and Asian cuisines for its unique aroma.

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  • Medicinal Uses

    • Aids digestion and relieves acidity.

    • Natural detoxifier and breath freshener.

    • Used in Ayurveda for balancing body heat and improving respiratory health.

    • Contains antioxidants that support heart and liver health.

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  • Other Uses

    • Essential oil used in perfumes, aromatherapy, and cosmetics.

    • Incorporated in mouth fresheners and herbal tonics.

    • Used in cultural rituals, offerings, and festive preparations.

 

Types

  • Green Cardamom Pods (Whole) – Fresh and aromatic for cooking and beverages.

  • Decorticated Seeds – Seeds extracted from pods for quick use.

  • Ground Cardamom – Powdered form for baking, sweets, and spice blends.

  • Black Cardamom (Large Cardamom) – Smokier variety used for curries and meat dishes.

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