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Special Choice Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi) 500g

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Special Choice Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi), scientifically known as Amomum subulatum, is a premium spice that adds depth to culinary creations. Harvested from the mountainous regions of Nepal, India, and Bhutan, this 500g pack of black cardamom features pods that have a unique pungent aroma and a flavor profile that hints at citrus and eucalyptus. Renowned for its robust, earthy undertones, black cardamom is essential in various culinary traditions, including Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese cuisines. These cardamom pods, which are roughly one inch in length and encase dark, sticky seeds, can elevate both savory and sweet dishes. The dried, wrinkly skin of the pods ensures long shelf life while preserving the essence of the spice. When incorporated into dishes like biryanis, curries, and traditional teas, black cardamom delivers a distinctly aromatic flavor that is irreplaceable.

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Features Description
Scientific Name Amomum subulatum
Region of Origin Eastern Nepal, India, Bhutan
Pack Size 500g
Flavor Profile Pungent aroma with citrus and eucalyptus notes
Uses Ideal for savory and sweet dishes, including biryanis and teas
Appearance Dried pods with tough, wrinkly skin, approx. 1 inch in length
Harvesting More than 50% of the world's production is from India
Attributes Description
Plant Family Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Seed Characteristics Small, sticky, dark-colored seeds
Shelf Life Long due to dried pods
Culinary Tradition Used in Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese cuisines

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Country of Origin: India

Black cardamom's scientific name is Amomum subulatum. It grows in pods on an herbaceous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. The pods have a tough, dried, wrinkly skin, are roughly one inch in length, and house small, sticky, dark-colored seeds. Black cardamom has a pungent aroma with a citrus and eucalyptus flavor.


Several species of the genus Amomum are distributed all over the mountainous area from the Himalayas to Southern China. The main production regions are Eastern Nepal, India, and Bhutan. More than 50 percent of the world’s harvest is produced in India.

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