Cardamon plant is a herb and the seed is a spice. It has been used for hundreds of years as a flavoring in curries, sweets and tea and coffee. It was also used as a medicine for stomach complaints. Try adding a few seeds in the milk (don't forget to strain them out) used for homemade custards ... delicious.
Cinnamon or nutmeg can be used as substitutes for cardamom pods in a recipe.
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.
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.
cardamom is a fruit and the seeds inside it is edible
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.
In hindi,cardamom is known as elaichi.
Chinese cardamom, also known as black cardamom, is commonly used in Chinese cuisine to add a smoky and earthy flavor to dishes. It is often used in braised dishes, soups, and stews to enhance the overall aroma and taste of the dish. Additionally, Chinese cardamom is also used in spice blends and marinades to add depth and complexity to the flavor profile of the dish.
Cardamom: ஏலக்காய் "elakkai" is used in payasam etc... Cinnamon: பட்டை "pattai" is used in biriyani items. Cloves: கிராம்பு "kirambu" is also used in biriyani items.
A suitable substitute for cardamom pods in a recipe is ground cardamom.
cardomom is an spice used in Asian food!