Black cardamom is a popular Indian spice, called badi elaichi or kali elaichi, that is used in many of the cuisine's signature dishes.
Benifits & Nutrients:
- It may help lower blood pressure, most likely due to its antioxidant and diuretic properties.
- Black Cardamom may fight cancer and stop the growth of tumors in mice and test tubes. -
- The seeds of the black cardamom have antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties that protect against infections, further boosting the immunity system.
- It is often used to treat bad breath and is a component of some chewing gums.
- It is in the form of seed pods, which are dark brown to black in color and take on a smokey flavor due to the way they are dried.
Usage:-
- Black Cardamom pods can be used in soups, chowders, casseroles and marinades for a smoky flavor.
- It also goes well in rice puddings, cakes, ginger fig chutney, payasam etc.
- Black Cardamom is also used in preparing garam masala, which is commonly used to flavour Indian curries, snacks and rice preparations too.