Discover why our Green Cardamom is a must-have in your kitchen:
The herbaceous, perennial plant in the ginger family commonly known as green or true cardamom has the botanical name Elettaria cardamomum.
- Green Cardamom is native to the forest of South India, where it grows wild
- It is one of the world's most expensive spices, second only to saffron in value
- Green cardamom can enhance both sweet and savory dishes
- It has been an important ingredient in Indian cuisine for thousands of years, from sumptuous curries to masala chai
- Green cardamom is also a key ingredient in many ayurvedic medicines and herbal mixes.