What is a substitue for cardamom?

Answer 1

Nothing, black cardamom has a distinct flavor all its own. I was in the process of making my very first chicken biryani and discovered I forgot to pick it up. I too went on line and discovered this website stating not to substitute this for another kind. so now I am off to get my black cardamom. Cut and paste the link below for more info. http://www.islandfoodie.com/cardamom.htm

Answer 2

Cardamom is a pretty unique spice related to curry. Hard to duplicate, but a mix of cinnamon and nutmeg may get you in the ballpark. A touch curry may help for that missing "body"

Answer

According to CDKitchen, you can use "ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, coriander seeds, or mace." Please refer to the Related Link below.

I know the original taste and this is pretty close.
Not really, cardamom is a unique spice. - The plant (elettaria cardamomum) from which the seed pods used to made the spice are taken is the only (known) species in its genus. So it is considered to have no substitutes.

- It is related to ginger. So depending on your recipe a little ginger may substitute. Variations include mixing small amounts of the following with ground ginger: ground cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander seeds or mace - depending on what you have, and which of these flavors you think will work with the recipe you're considering.

- If it makes any difference - I don't care much for cardamom personally, and since it's one of the most expensive spices to buy, I usually use ginger and cinnamon instead - Though many cooks would want to clarify that it is unique and you should try it for yourself to decide.

Answer 3

you can substitute fresh ground nutmeg or a mixture of nutmeg and cinnamon

Answer 4

check out www.cdkitchen.com/features/tip/249/cardamom-substitute - and no, that "m" at the end is not a typo - this site will explain

Answer 5

You can use a combination of cinnamon and coriander. Mix about 2 parts cinnamon to 1 part coriander and then measure the mixture as you would the cardamom.