Indian Black Cardamom
Other Names
Black Cardamom
Badi Elaichi
India
Disambiguation
Indian black cardamom is the most commonly found variety in the United States, so recipes that call simply for 'black cardamom' likely mean to use this variety.
Description
The dried mature pod of the cardamom plant. Often dried using flame, black cardamom usually has a strong smoky flavor. Unlike green cardamom, the hull is tough and not edible.
Recipes using this ingredient
Garam Masala
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Tandoori Turkey
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Dhansak Masala
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Dal Makhani
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Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh
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