Ingredients

Green Cardamom

The ingredient

These small, spindle-shaped pods are pale green in color. Green cardamom has a sweet, eucalyptus-like flavor with complex floral notes. It’s highly aromatic, making it a favorite for both sweet and savory dishes. Green cardamom is one of the most expensive spices by weight.

The benefits

Green cardamom, widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its aromatic and therapeutic properties, is thought to enhance digestion and metabolism, crucial elements in Ayurvedic health practices.

Some research studies have supported possible benefits of green cardamom including:

• May help lower blood pressure
• May contain cancer-fighting compounds
• Anti-inflammatory

Cooking

We use green cardamom in many of our dishes, including:

• Biryani Rice
• Tikka Sauce
• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Paneer Tikka Masala
• Mango Lassi