Green Cardamom Pods
Little pods, big personality! Green cardamom delivers an intensely aromatic mix of sweet, citrusy, floral, and gently spicy notes. A member of the ginger family, it holds its fragrant seeds inside small green pods that help preserve their flavor until you’re ready to cook.
Use lightly cracked pods to infuse rice, curries, chai, and coffee, or remove and grind the seeds for Scandinavian-style baked goods and desserts. Start small—a little goes a long way! Remove whole pods before serving.
Ingredients: Green cardamom pods.
Quick Recipe: Cardamom Rice
Lightly crack 3 cardamom pods and add them to 1 cup basmati rice with a pinch of salt. Use the liquid amount and cooking time recommended on the rice package. Remove the pods and fluff before serving.
Quick Recipe: Warm Cardamom Milk
Combine 2 cups milk, 3 lightly cracked cardamom pods, and 1–2 teaspoons honey or sugar in a saucepan. Heat gently for 10 minutes without boiling, stirring occasionally. Strain into mugs and finish with a pinch of cinnamon.