In the US we generally see Cardamom in a powder form. In many other countries they use it in the dried seed pod form. I've seen the seed pods used in cofee and tea for flavor in the Middle East. Also, I've seen it used in cooking like a bay leave or garlic clove in Pakistan.
You can use ground cardamom as a substitute for cardamom pods in your recipe. Use half the amount of ground cardamom as the recipe calls for in cardamom pods.
A suitable substitute for cardamom pods in a recipe is ground cardamom.
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Cardamom pods have a more intense flavor and aroma compared to ground cardamom. Ground cardamom is easier to use and measure in recipes, while cardamom pods are often used for infusing flavor in dishes. Grinding cardamom pods releases more flavor, but ground cardamom can lose its potency faster.
Cinnamon or nutmeg can be used as substitutes for cardamom pods in a recipe.
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Ground cardamom tends to have a more intense flavor and aroma compared to cardamom pods. The ground form releases its flavors more quickly, while the pods have a milder and more subtle taste and scent.
Cardamon (also known as cardamom) pods
Whole cardamom pods have a more subtle flavor and are often used for infusing liquids or in dishes where the pods can be removed before serving. Ground cardamom has a stronger flavor and is more convenient for baking and recipes where the spice is meant to be fully incorporated into the dish.
Yes, you can eat cardamom pods directly, but they are usually used as a spice in cooking and baking to add flavor. The pods are tough and fibrous, so they are often removed before eating the dish.
To enhance the flavor of coffee with cardamom, grind cardamom pods and add a pinch of the powder to your coffee grounds before brewing. You can also infuse whole cardamom pods in hot coffee for a few minutes before straining. Adjust the amount of cardamom to suit your taste preferences.
Cardamom - Not unlike saffron cardamom is hard work to produce, pods are picked, pods are stripped by hand (approx 12 seeds per pod), it will take the contents of approx 10 pods to create 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom Ground cardamom is the most expensive form - upto around £6 per oz ($10)