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Cardamom (Small)
Choti Elaichi · Queen of Spices
छोटी इलायची · Elettaria cardamomum
- Origin:
- Kerala, Karnataka (Cardamom Hills)
- Flavour:
- Intensely sweet, floral, eucalyptus and camphor
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About Cardamom (Small)
Called the Queen of Spices, green cardamom is India's most aromatic spice. Used in Ayurveda for over 3,000 years. One of the world's most expensive spices by weight. The Cardamom Hills of Kerala produce some of the finest pods globally — India accounts for a significant share of world production.
Health Benefits
- 1,8-Cineole supports respiratory health and clears airways
- Potent antimicrobial against oral bacteria — natural breath freshener
- Antioxidants protect against free radical cellular damage
- Shown to reduce blood pressure in clinical studies
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Chai masala — completely irreplaceable aromatic foundation
- Sweet preparations: kheer, ladoo, barfi, gulab jamun
- Arabic coffee (gahwa) and Middle Eastern sweets
- Savory: biryani and Mughlai meat preparations
Processing & Grades
Hand-picked at peak green colour, cured and dried without sun-exposure to preserve colour. Graded: 8mm bold, 7mm, 6mm, 5mm, seeds. Available whole or decorticated (seeds only).
