Cardamom Seeds

Why Should You Buy Dravidaspices Cardamom Seeds?

Dravidaspices Cardamom Seeds are meticulously sourced from the finest green cardamom pods, ensuring a pure, concentrated flavor. Our seeds are the essence of quality, providing an intense aroma and flavor that enhances a wide range of dishes, from traditional desserts to modern beverages.

What Are Cardamom Seeds?

Cardamom Seeds are the tiny, potent seeds found inside the green cardamom pods, known for their sweet, eucalyptus-like aroma and complex flavor profile. They are a versatile and essential spice in both sweet and savory cooking, celebrated for their culinary and medicinal properties.

What Does Cardamom Seeds Taste Like?

Cardamom Seeds offer a uniquely sweet and spicy flavor, with hints of lemon, mint, and eucalyptus, providing a sophisticated depth to dishes and drinks.

Key Benefits of Cardamom Seeds

Cardamom Seeds are not only favored for their aromatic flavor but also for their health benefits, including aiding in digestive health, possessing antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and contributing to oral hygiene.

Popular Recipes with Cardamom Seeds

Cardamom Flavored Tea

• Ingredients: Black tea leaves, milk, sugar, cardamom seeds.
• Instructions: Crush cardamom seeds and brew with tea leaves. Serve with milk and sugar.

Cardamom Scented Rice Pudding

• Ingredients: Rice, milk, sugar, cardamom seeds.
• Instructions: Simmer rice with milk, sugar, and crushed cardamom seeds until thick. Chill before serving.

Spiced Cardamom Cookies

• Ingredients: Flour, butter, sugar, cardamom seeds.
• Instructions: Mix ground cardamom seeds into cookie dough for a fragrant treat.

Cardamom and Orange Cake

• Ingredients: Flour, orange zest, sugar, eggs, cardamom seeds.
• Instructions: Add ground cardamom seeds and orange zest to the batter for a citrusy aroma.

Cardamom Infused Chicken Curry

• Ingredients: Chicken, onions, tomatoes, garlic, cardamom seeds, spices.
• Instructions: Use ground cardamom seeds in the curry for an aromatic flavor.

Cardamom Seeds FAQs

Q. What's the difference between cardamom seeds and pods?

A. Cardamom seeds are the inner part of the green cardamom pods, offering a more intense flavor compared to the whole pod.

Q. How do I store cardamom seeds?

A. To keep your green cardamom seed fresh and aromatic for long, keep it inside an airtight container, in a cool, dry place. This will make sure the seeds retain their aroma and flavor for up to two years.

Q. Can cardamom seeds be used directly in recipes?

A. Yes, cardamom seeds can be used whole, crushed, or ground to impart their distinctive flavor to a variety of dishes.

Q. Are cardamom seeds healthy?

A. Cardamom seeds are considered beneficial for digestive health, thanks to their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It’s also used to improve oral hygiene.

Q. Should I use cardamom seeds or pods for cooking?

A. Cardamom seeds provide a more direct flavor, hence you will find it many sweet and savoury dishes. You can use cardamom pods also in your dishes but know that the aroma will be slightly less potent.

Q. What can I substitute for cardamom seeds?

A. If you are unable to use cardamom seeds, you can use the ground green cardamom pods, nutmeg, or cinnamon can be used, though the flavor will vary.

Q. How do cardamom seeds benefit digestion?

A. Cardamom seeds can stimulate the digestive system, reduce gas, and prevent indigestion.

Q. How much cardamom seeds should I use in cooking?

A. You should use cardamom seeds in small amounts, as they are potent. You can later adjust according to taste and the recipe requirements.