Generally 10 pods equals 1 1/2 tsp of ground cardamom; another user wrote: 1 pod = 1/6 teaspoon ground
Approximately, 4 pods of cardamom = .6 tsp ground cardamom.
Cardamom seeds are not similar to poppy seeds.
Where does cardamon comes from?
They are not equivalent. Ground coriander is the seed whereas fresh coriander is the leaf of the plant. They are different flavors and cannot be substituted.
A cardamon pod in Telugu is : Poofacedildobiatch
Cardamon refers to plants in the genera Elettaria and Amonum in the Ginger family of plants. You can get more information about Cardamon at the Wikipedia. Once on the page, type "Cardamon" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the information.
It is a cardamon pod (which is a spice) that has been squashed, either in a pestle and morter, or with the back of a spoon.
A spice.
Coriander seed is the whole seed of the coriander plant, while ground coriander is the powdered form of the seed. Coriander seed has a slightly citrusy and earthy flavor, while ground coriander has a more intense and concentrated taste. Ground coriander is often used in dishes where a stronger flavor is desired, while coriander seed is used for a milder taste and texture.
Cardamon and Cinnamon are 2 different flavouring ingredients. If Cardamon in used instead of Cinnamon the flavour will be different, the taste of the buns would not change - it would be cardamumbuns instead of cinnabuns.
A seed does NOT always develop its roots first. The sprout that first emerges from a seed is actually the part that will develop above ground if the seed is planted in the ground. The root develops once this sprout begins to shed its seed casing.
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