Chukde Spices Green Elaichi / Cardamom

Green Elaichi or Green Cardamom is known as the Queen of Spices native to Southern India. Elaichi belongs to the ginger family and is an aromatic herb with a strong smell. Each Cardamom pod contains a row of small black seeds that can be used separately in whole or powdered form. It has a strong aroma similar to clove, and a sweet and spicy flavour - a combination of ginger and cinnamon. Green elaichi is used in both sweet and savoury dishes. It can be used as a whole or in powdered form. From masala tea to spice curries, to bakery products and Indian desserts, this wonder spice is used in a variety of foods.