Logo Soul Spices Kitchen
  • About Me
  • Courses
  • Shop
  • Ayurveda
  • Blog
  • Collaborations
  • Contact
  • EN
  • ES

Jun 07 2016

Green Cardamom

Cardamom is native to the evergreen forests of India. This spice is commonly used in Indian cuisine, but it has also made its way into Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for mouth ulcers, digestive problems, and even depression.

There are two types of cardamom, the common green one and the less commonly used in Europe, black cardamom. The green ones have a pale green shell and inside lie a cluster of intense aromatic tiny black seeds which can be ground into a powder. When they are used whole it is usually in rice dishes and curries and can be removed before serving. Black cardamom is very different in taste and size and have a smokier flavour. It is used mostly in the preparation of Garam masala, and in rice and lentil dishes.

The Benefits of Cardamom

Some of the health benefits of this peppery, citrusy spice are now making their way into modern studies. It’s well worth adding cardamom to your food for the flavour alone, but these health benefits are also something to consider.

  • Digestion – Cardamom is related to ginger and can be used in much the same way to counteract digestive problems. Use it to combat nausea, acidity, bloating, gas, heartburn, loss of appetite, constipation, and much more.
  • Detoxify – it helps the body eliminate waste through the kidneys.
  • Cold and Flu – It may help prevent and relieve cold and flu symptoms. It’s also used for bronchitis and coughs.
  • Antioxidant – Many of the vitamins, phytonutrients, and essential oils in cardamom act as antioxidants, cleaning up free radicals and resisting cellular aging.
  • Cardamom is also believed to possess anti-depressant properties. Cardamom essential oil is one of the major oils used in aromatherapy.

How You Can Use Cardamom

Here in Spain it is a spice that is used more and more now to add flavour to desserts. In Soul Spices you will find it in many of my recipes including the delicious and soothing Masala tea, the decadent Flourless Cardamom chocolate cake and some of the rice dishes.

Written by Anjalina Chugani · Categorized: Spice Guide

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

info@anjalinachugani.com

+34 678 492 544

Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:00

© Copyright 2021 Soul Spices Kitchen ~ All rights reserved | Photos are credit to @bluestudio.es and @barcelonafoodexperience | Legal Notices | Cookie Policy | Designed by Gorgeous Geek
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT
  • EN
  • ES