Green Cardamom Pods (Elaichi) 200g & 700g | Premium Whole Cardamom for Cooking & Chai

The chai and biryani essential.

There is no substitute for real green cardamom. That intensely fragrant, floral, slightly sweet aroma is what makes masala chai taste like masala chai, what lifts a biryani from good to extraordinary, and what gives kheer and gulab jamun that unmistakable depth. Cardamom is one of the world's most prized spices for good reason, and buying whole green pods rather than pre-ground powder means you get the full, fresh aroma every single time.

These premium green cardamom pods, also known as elaichi, are selected for their fragrance, colour and quality. Whole pods lock in the essential oils until the moment you crush or grind them, giving you maximum aroma and flavour in every dish. Available in 200g and 700g bags, this is proper value compared with the tiny jars sold in supermarkets at several times the price per gram.

Key Features

• Premium quality green cardamom pods with a fragrant, floral and sweet aroma
• Whole pods to crush or grind fresh for maximum aroma and flavour
• Available in 200g and 700g bags
• Versatile for chai, biryani, kheer, curries, desserts and baking
• Whole pods help preserve freshness until you need them
• Suitable for vegan and vegetarian cooking

How to Use

Masala chai: Lightly crush two or three pods and add to the pan when brewing chai. The pods release their oils into the milk as it heats, giving that signature floral warmth.

Biryani and rice dishes: Add whole pods to the oil or ghee at the start of cooking alongside other whole spices. They infuse the rice with fragrance throughout the cooking process.

Kheer and desserts: Crush the seeds from a few pods and stir into kheer, rice pudding, halwa or gulab jamun for authentic sweetness and depth.

Curries: Use whole in the tempering stage for background fragrance, or grind the seeds into spice blends for a more pronounced flavour.

Baking: Ground cardamom seeds add a floral, aromatic note to cakes, shortbread and Scandinavian-style bakes.

Tea and coffee: Add a crushed pod to your regular tea or coffee for a fragrant, warming twist.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Whole pods keep their aroma far longer than pre-ground cardamom, so reseal after every use to preserve freshness.

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