Cardamom

Cultural or Geographic History

Cardamom is the ground seed of a tropical fruit in the ginger family known as Elettaria cardamomum. Cardamom comes from India, Guatemala, and Ceylon. As early as the 4th century BC, cardamom was used in India as a medicinal herb. Greeks and Romans imported it as a digestive aid. In Sweden it has become a more popular spice than cinnamon.

Flavor Profile

Intense, pungent, sweet flavor.

Recommendations for Use

• Can be used in curries or other Indian dishes
• Can be added to breads
• Is often used as a flavoring in Arabic coffee

Recommendations for Combinations

• Combine with curry and turmeric in Indian curries

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