This has always been a highly valued spice.
Its origins are in India’s Malabar coast. It is an important part of
today’s gourmet pantry. It is as versatile and loved as saffron and vanilla and
can be added to both savory and sweet dishes. It is used in beverages and in
desserts. The Arab traders introduced cardamom from India to the markets in Copenhagen and
Europe. Many traditional sweets in Europe now are flavored with this spice. Cardamom is an expensive spice, second only
to saffron.
Here are a few suggestions how to use organic cardamom in cooking:
· Add to virtually any sweet instead of
vanilla bean flavor
· Use in pilafs for taste and heavenly
aroma
· Use in Indian curries
· Use it in cookies, gingerbread and
yeast dough
In Scandinavian countries it is commonly added to breads, Christmas stollen, cakes,
cookies, muffins and buns
· Crush the seeds and add to black tea
with milk to make Indian elaichi chai
· Arabic countries use it to flavor and
perfume their coffee. Add to ground coffee before brewing
Hint: A very pleasing and important spice to have in the pantry. Try to
surprise guests with whole cardamoms in the dish.
Storage: Stored in a glass jar, cardamom pods will stay fresh indefinitely.
Botanical Name: Ekffaria cardamomum
Sources: Cardamom comes from India, Guatemala, and Ceylon.
Traditional Ayurvedic(herb) use: Tincture of cardamom is a useful medicine for flatulence
and stomach disorders. It is used in India for many conditions, including asthma,
bronchitis, kidney stones, anorexia, debility and weakened Vata by its warmth and energy
creating properties.
Ayurvedic Orientation: Sweet, pungent, heating.
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Using our in-house kitchen we make all our blends in Minneapolis. We grind the spices that need to be ground, roast the ones that need to be roasted and keep some spices whole that are traditionally whole in ethnic blends. Did you know that cultures did not grind all their spices and most cultures will use both whole and ground spices in their blends?
This ensures that you get the best flavor, color, aroma, and taste.
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