Indian
cardamom powder
Used in 5 recipes
Cardamom powder is a spice made from the seed pods of the cardamom plant native to South India. It is pure cardamom whose peel is well roasted and ground into a fine powder. Usually the bark is removed when pulverizing.
Cardamom has been used for thousands of years as a digestive herb. It is good for stomach ailments.
Cardamom powder is frequently used in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. Cardamom spice is preferred especially in basmati rice and curry recipes. Cardamom goes well with poultry, red meat, and lentils. It is also preferred with other hot spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. It is also used in pastry and desserts.
