Cardamom or Elaichi as it is popularly called is the Queen of spices being the most favored and most used spice in the kitchen. This aromatic spice belonging to the family of "Zingiberaceae" is characterized by its strong and pungent aroma. Although it is native to the evergreen forests of Western Ghats in Southern India, it also grows in Sri Lanka, China, Guatemala and Tanzania. Buy cardamom according to their grades and sizes.
Cardamom has great nutritional value having a good source of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Cardamom has immense value for health purposes. It improves your digestive system, helps in controlling your sugar levels and even prevents diseases like cancer. Improving your heart health, controlling asthma and fighting depression are other benefits of cardamom. In fact, cardamom, if chewed, can rid you of chronic cough and colds.
Green Cardamoms has lesser husk, more seeds, more oil content which leads to richer aroma.
Green Cardamoms has lesser husk, more seeds, more oil content which leads to richer aroma.