Green Cardamom

Cardamom of commerce is the dried ripe fruit (capsules of cardamom plant) often referred as the �Queen of Spices� because of its very pleasant aroma and taste. Cardamom is a perennial, herbaceous, rhizomatous plant.

Uses

The major use is for the preparation of �gahwa� � a strong cardamom coffee concoction which is a symbol for hospitality among Arabs. Apart from this cardamom is widely used as a flavouring material in whole and ground form. In Asia, it can add a lingering sparkle to every kind of dishes both traditional and modern. In Scandinavian countries it is used in baked goods and confectionaries. In Europe and North America it is an ingredient in curry powder and in some sausages products. t is used as a flavourant in dishes like Pulavu, Biriyani and meat preparations. It is an ingredient in curry powder and spice masala mixtures and is also used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicines. It has applications in flavouring cola, biscuits, liquors.