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.
You can use a combination of cinnamon and nutmeg as a substitute for cardamom in your 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.
You can use parsley as a substitute for cilantro in this recipe.
Approximately, 4 pods of cardamom = .6 tsp ground cardamom.
You can substitute oregano or thyme for marjoram in your recipe.
You can substitute oregano or thyme for marjoram in this recipe.
You can crush the ground cardamom pods to release their flavor and aroma, then add them to your dishes like curries, stews, baked goods, and beverages for a warm and slightly sweet taste.
You can use butter or margarine as a substitute for Crisco shortening in this recipe.
You can use lemon juice or tamarind paste as a substitute for amchoor in your recipe.
You can use baking powder as a substitute for bicarbonate of soda in the recipe.
You can use unsalted butter as a substitute for salted butter in the recipe.
You can use buttermilk or yogurt as a substitute for sour milk in the recipe.