Black Cardamom
About
There are two versions of this wondrous spice called cardamom. While one is green, small, petite, delicate and totally consumable, the other is dark brown, big, has a hard exterior and only its seeds can be eaten. Another interesting fact is that the black cardamom is 3-6 times the size of the green one. Called amomum subulatum/amomum costatum scientifically. Black cardamom pods have thick, dried and wrinkled skin and are often referred to as the large cardamom or Moti Elaichi due its size. It is used in many of the cuisine's signature dishes. It is in the form of seed pods, which are dark brown to black in color and take on a smokey flavor due to the way they are dried.
Grades
- Pod sizes are available from 20 mm to 50 mm.
Health Benefits
- Help people suffering from asthma and other respiratory problems such as whooping cough, tuberculosis, bronchitis.
- Relief from sore throat.
- For good skin, has essential for synthesis of collagen – a protein that makes our skin supple and elastic.
- Antibacterial properties keep the scalp healthy by preventing infections.
