Grated green cardamom

Price range: 2.80€ through 28.00€

Ground green cardamom: Refresh the taste of your dishes with the aroma of this spice.

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SKU: cardamom-green-grated Category: Spices Tags: Vegetarian, Fasting Products

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Grated green cardamom stands out for its intense, exotic aroma and warm, spicy flavor. It is widely used in sweets and baked goods such as tsoureki and koulourakia, while it is a key ingredient in beverages such as Indian tea (chai), but also in Greek coffee for its unique aroma. Cardamom is also known for its digestive properties and its mild tonic action. In our spice you will find only carefully selected high-quality cardamom seeds, ground to preserve their freshness and aromatic oils.

Origin	India
Packing	Loose
Weight	50 gr, 200 gr, 500 gr

Benefits & Properties

Cardamom, besides being delicious, is also particularly beneficial for the body. Its most well-known properties are:

Improving digestion: It is traditionally used to relieve indigestion and bloating.
Natural antioxidant: Rich in vegetable oils that fight free radicals.
Bad breath: It is often chewed after meals in India to freshen breath.
Mild detoxifying action: Contributes to the natural elimination of toxins.
Mood enhancer: Its aroma is famous for its anxiolytic effect.

Where should I use grated green cardamom?

The most popular uses include:

In the coffee: Ideal for Greek coffee with a strong aroma
In sweets: It is used in tsoureki, basilopita, cookies, orange cake and other traditional sweets.
In foods: It goes well with recipes with rice (e.g. "rice with cardamom"), legumes or chicken.
In herbal teas: In tea with cardamom and ginger or with the addition of cinnamon for a tonic drink.
In aromatic mixtures: Like masala chai or recipes with a strong oriental character.

Frequent questions

What is green cardamom?
Green cardamom is an aromatic spice derived from the seeds of the Elettaria cardamomum plant. It is characterized by a sweet and spicy flavor and is widely used in Arabic, Indian and Greek cuisine.

Where is cardamom used?
Cardamom is used in cardamom coffee, in recipes for tsoureki, orange cake, cookies, rice pudding and cardamom-ginger tea. It is also a staple in oriental-style sweets and savory recipes with rice or legumes.

What does cardamom taste like?
It has a spicy and refreshing taste with slightly sweet notes and an aroma reminiscent of eucalyptus, lemon and pepper.

Can I use grated cardamom in drinks?
Yes, it is ideal for cardamom tea, chai latte, and even in Greek coffee for a unique aroma and aftertaste.

What are the benefits of cardamom for the body?
Cardamom helps improve digestion, relieve bloating and bad breath, and also has antioxidant properties.