Desi Kitchen Cardamom Ground 3oz

Origins:    One of the worlds most ancient spice, cardamom is native to the tropical forests of Southern India. A perennial bush of the ginger family,  the spice is labor intensive to cultivate making it extremely expensive, only second to saffron. Used by early civilizations reaching into Egypt, Greece, and Rome, the spice was used in cosmetics as wells as medicines.  Today there are a few countries that provide the worlds cardamom supply including major produces in Guatemala, Shri Lanka, and India. 

Culinary Uses:   Cardamom has an intense flavor reminiscent of camphor and eucalyptus. With a distinctive, warm aroma the spice is used in both sweet and savory dishes.  Ground Cardamom is used in Scandinavian style cakes, Turkish coffee, Indian Chai tea, Biryani rice and especially in rich Mughal sauces. 

Medicinal Uses:   In India, Cardamom is chewed on as a after dinner digestive agent and breath freshener.