Cinnamon or nutmeg can be used as substitutes for cardamom pods in a recipe.
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.
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.
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.
Cardamom
cardamom is a fruit and the seeds inside it is edible
Neither. They are both misspellings for cardamom. Cardamom is the name given to the seed pods of either of two plants in the ginger family (Cardamom or Java Cardamom) used as a spice.
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