Rani Cardamom Seeds (Decorticated)
Cardamom is one of the world’s most expensive spice
Cardamom is native to the forest of South India, where it grows wild. Second only to the spice saffron in value, cardamom is one of the world’s most expensive spice. Cardamom can enhance both sweet and savory dishes. It has been important in Indian cuisine for thousands of years, being a useful ingredient in sumptuous curries to adding a camphoric flavor to Indian masala chai.
Culinary Uses of Cardamom Seeds:
- In Indian cuisine, cardamom seeds are often used in desserts like rice pudding (kheer), gulab jamun, and various types of halva to add a fragrant and sweet taste.
- Cardamom seeds can be ground and added to bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries to infuse a warm and aromatic flavor.
- Adding cardamom seeds to coffee or tea can provide a distinctive flavor. In Middle Eastern countries, cardamom is commonly added to Turkish coffee or masala chai.
- Cardamom seeds are a key component of various spice blends, such as garam masala in Indian cuisine or baharat in Middle Eastern cuisine.
- Whole or ground cardamom seeds can be used in pickling spices to add a hint of distinctive taste.