Cardamom Black (കറുത്ത ഏലക്കായ്  काली इलाइची)

Description

About the Product

Black cardamom, also known as badi elaichi or kali elaichi, is a prominent Indian spice that is used in a number of the cuisine’s characteristic dishes. It comes in the shape of seed pods that range in colour from dark brown to black and have a smoky flavour due to the manner they are dried. It has a smokey flavour that is imparted by the method of drying over an open flame, which also imparts a distinct scent.

Nutritional Facts

• Calories: 18,
• Total Fat: 0.4 g,
• Carbohydrates: 4.0 g,
• Fiber: 1.6 g,
• Protein: 0.6 g.

How to Use

• Black cardamom pods add a smokey flavour to soups, chowders, casseroles, and marinades.
• It pairs well with rice puddings, pastries, ginger fig chutney, and payasam.
• Black cardamom is used to make garam masala, which is frequently used to season Indian curries, snacks, and rice preparations.

Benefits

• Blood pressure may be lowered by its antioxidant and diuretic properties.
• It is possible that this product contains cancer-fighting compounds.
• Anti-Inflammatory properties may help protect against chronic diseases.
• May aid in the treatment of Digestive Disorders, especially Ulcers.