cardamon green

About

Used in garam masala, qahwa, Qorma, Shami Kabab as a main flavoring ingredient

Information

Other names: Cardamom green

Tasting Notes

Flavors: spicy-bitter
Mouthfeel: Crunchy
Food complements: Almonds, Walnuts, Cinnamon, Ginger, Brandy
Wine complements: Red wine
Beverage complements: Cognac
Substitutes: Ginger

Selecting and Buying

Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Peak: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Choosing: Firm seed pods/green colour
Buying: health food stores
indian stores
Procuring: grows in Cochin, India

Social/Political

History: Cardamom was mostly grown in Malabar Coast in India. History of trade in spices of Malabar goes back to Greek, Roman times and later Arab merchants and Dutch traders.

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