Cardamom Pods 1kg

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Recipe for Cardamom Pods

Cardamom Masala Chai

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water

• 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)

• 4–5 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed)

• 2–3 black peppercorns (optional)

• 1-inch fresh ginger, sliced or crushed

• 1 cinnamon stick (or ¼ tsp ground)

• 2–3 cloves

• 2 tbsp loose black tea (or 2 tea bags)

• Sugar or honey to taste

Instructions:

1. Crush Spices: Lightly crack cardamom pods (to release seeds) and peppercorns with a mortar/pestle or rolling pin.

2. Simmer Spices: In a saucepan, boil water with crushed cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorns for 3–4 mins until fragrant.

3. Brew Tea: Reduce heat, add tea leaves, and simmer 2 mins.

4. Add Milk: Pour in milk, simmer 3–4 mins (don’t boil hard). Strain into cups. Sweeten to taste.

Key Tips:

• Freshness matters: Use whole green cardamom pods (not pre-ground) for the brightest flavor.

• Adjust spices: For stronger cardamom flavor, add 1–2 extra pods.

Other Top Cardamom Pod Recipes:

1. Scandinavian Cardamom Buns (Kardemummabullar)

   • Buttery, coiled buns with ground cardamom pods in the dough + sugar topping.

2. Indian Biryani

   • Whole cardamom pods infuse rice with aroma (remove before eating).

3. Cardamom Coffee (Qahwa)

   • Arabic-style coffee brewed with crushed pods for a floral kick.

Why Cardamom Pods?

• Complex flavor: Citrusy, herbal, and slightly minty—perfect in both sweets and savories.

• Health perks: Aids digestion and is rich in antioxidants.