Cardamom Ground 50g

Recipes & Uses

Cardamom ground Recipe

 Swedish Kardemummabullar (Cardamom Buns)

 Authentic Recipe

Ingredients:
Dough:

• 4 cups (500g) flour

• 1 cup (240ml) milk

• ½ cup (100g) sugar

• 2 tsp ground cardamom (freshly ground = best)

• 1 packet (7g) instant yeast

• ½ cup (115g) butter

Filling:

• ¼ cup (50g) sugar

• 1 tbsp ground cardamom

• 3 tbsp softened butter

Glaze:

• Pearl sugar + egg wash

Key Steps:

1. Infuse milk with 1 tsp ground cardamom (heat then cool to 110°F)

2. Knead dough → let rise 1 hour

3. Roll out → spread filling → twist into knots

4. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 8-10 mins

Pro Tip:

• For next-level aroma, grind whole pods with 1/4 tsp salt

 Why Ground Cardamom Dominates:

1. Baking advantage: No tough pod husks in delicate dough

2. Flavor science: Volatile oils disperse evenly when ground

3. Global appeal: Used in Finnish pulla, Indian kheer, Middle Eastern desserts

Serving Ritual:
 Pair with strong coffee (Swedish fika tradition)

 Other Top Ground Cardamom Recipes:

1. Indian Gulab Jamun (1 tsp in syrup)

2. Middle Eastern Baklava (layered with cardamom sugar)

3. German Lebkuchen (holiday spice cookies)

Why Choose Ground Cardamom?

Ready to use immediately
No mortar and pestle or spice grinder required.

A little goes a long way
Cardamom is intensely aromatic, so even a small amount can add noticeable fragrance and flavour.

Made for both sweet and savoury cooking
Use it in cakes and biscuits one day and curries or biryani the next.

Ideal when you want even flavour throughout a recipe
The fine texture disperses easily through doughs, batters, spice mixes, sauces and drinks.

One spice with an enormous range of uses
Indian, Middle Eastern and Scandinavian cooking all make extensive use of cardamom in very different ways.

What Does Ground Cardamom Taste Like?

Cardamom is warm, floral, aromatic and gently citrusy, with a subtle sweetness and a flavour unlike almost any other spice.

It has enough character to be recognisable on its own but also works beautifully alongside spices such as:

Cinnamon
Cloves
Ginger
Cumin
Coriander

In sweet recipes it adds fragrance rather than straightforward sweetness.

In savoury dishes it adds another aromatic layer without relying on chilli heat.

How to Use Ground Cardamom

Masala Chai

Add a small amount to black tea along with milk, ginger, cinnamon or cloves.

Because it's already ground, the cardamom flavour distributes quickly through the drink.

Cakes & Biscuits

Use in cakes, buns, biscuits and sweet breads when you want a warm, fragrant alternative to more familiar baking spices.

Curries

Add Ground Cardamom alongside other Indian spices to chicken, lamb or vegetable curries.

Biryani & Rice

Cardamom is a classic aromatic in biryani and fragrant rice dishes.

A small amount can add considerable fragrance without overpowering the other spices.

Rice Pudding & Desserts

Add to rice pudding, custards, poached fruit or milk-based desserts.

Coffee & Hot Chocolate

A small pinch can give coffee or hot chocolate an unexpected aromatic warmth.

Ground Cardamom or Whole Pods?

Both give you the distinctive flavour of cardamom, but they suit different jobs.

Choose Ground Cardamom when you want:

• Maximum convenience
• Even flavour throughout a recipe
• Cardamom for baking
• Easy addition to spice blends
• No husks or seeds to remove
• Something you can measure and add immediately

Choose Whole Cardamom Pods when you want:

• To grind the seeds fresh
• To infuse whole spices into rice or liquids
• To make traditional chai
• More control over how the cardamom flavour is released

Neither is necessarily better.

It's about whether you value convenience or whole-spice technique for the dish you're making.

Why Cardamom Works in Sweet and Savoury Food

Most spices become associated with one side of the kitchen.

Cardamom refuses to choose.

Its floral, citrusy warmth means it can sit comfortably in:

A chicken curry.
A biryani.
A cinnamon bun.
A rice pudding.
A cup of chai.

That's what makes it such a useful spice once you know how to use it.

You don't need to reserve it for one traditional recipe.

Try It This Way

The easiest introduction to Ground Cardamom might be something you already make.

Next time you make porridge, rice pudding or overnight oats, add a small pinch of Ground Cardamom alongside cinnamon.

Or add a little to your coffee.

Start modestly — cardamom is powerful — and taste before adding more.

It's an easy way to understand the flavour without making an entirely new recipe.

Beyond Chai

Once you've opened the pack, try Ground Cardamom in:

• Curries
• Biryani
• Garam masala
• Dal
• Cinnamon buns
• Cakes
• Biscuits
• Sweet breads
• Baklava
• Rice pudding
• Kheer
• Poached pears
• Stewed apples
• Coffee
• Hot chocolate
• Smoothies
• Spice rubs
• Fruit desserts

Ground Cardamom is one of those spices where one packet can move remarkably easily between your spice cupboard and your baking cupboard.

Storage

Ground spices gradually lose aroma once exposed to air, so store Ground Cardamom in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place and close it promptly after use.

Storage Hack:

• Freeze ground cardamom with rice (absorbs moisture)