Spices · Whole
Green cardamom pods
Also called cardamom, cardamom pods, elaichi, hari elaichi
Small green pods holding sticky, intensely aromatic seeds with a eucalyptus-citrus sweetness; for curries, biryani, chai, Nordic bakes and Arabic coffee.
What can replace it
- T3 · In a pinchBlack cardamom pods
Smoky and camphorous; only in savoury dishes. (use 0.5× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchGround cinnamon
Warm and sweet but none of the floral, eucalyptus note. (use 0.5× the amount)
Cook with Green cardamom pods
