Spices · Whole
Black cardamom pods
Also called badi elaichi, kali elaichi, brown cardamom
Large, wrinkled dried pods with a smoky, camphor-like flavour; used whole in biryani, garam masala, dal and Sichuan braises.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodGreen cardamom pods
Floral and sweet, missing the smoky, camphor depth; best in savoury dishes.
- T3 · In a pinchCloves
Warm and pungent with no smoke; use sparingly. (use 0.5× the amount)
Cook with Black cardamom pods