Black Cardamom | Black Cardamom 50g Schani
Black Cardamom | Black Cardamom 50g Schani
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DESCRIPTION – Black cardamom, also called Badi Elaichi, is a native Indian spice used in many flavorful dishes. It's a whole bud with tiny black seeds inside when you split it open.
Black cardamom has a strong, smoky flavor. Most of the flavor and taste of a whole cardamom pod comes from the tiny seeds inside the pod. Whole pods are dried over an open flame for a long time, giving it a strong, woody aroma that distinguishes it from other spices.
PREPARATION AND USE –
• A common use for whole black cardamom is when a dish requires a long simmer, such as when making rice, whole grains, lentils, meat dishes, or even broths for soups and stews.
• It is mainly used to make savory dishes.
• Black cardamom is also one of the most important spices used in the preparation of the authentic Indian spice called garam masala powder. Therefore, its use is essential in Indian cooking.
THE HEALTH BENEFITS –
• Aids digestion: Black cardamom is rich in fiber, which aids digestion.
• Helps eliminate respiratory problems – It is known as a remedy for respiratory problems such as whooping cough, asthma, and chest infection.
• Helps detoxify the body: It is said to help eliminate toxins from our body and maintain a healthy system.
• Improves the immune system
• Maintains good oral hygiene: Due to the antibacterial properties present in black cardamom, it helps maintain good oral health.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES –
Cardamom contains several vitamins and minerals, as well as some fiber. It's also very low in carbohydrates and calories.
One tablespoon of ground cardamom contains the following nutrients:
• Calories: 18
• Total fat: 0.4 grams (g)
• Carbohydrates: 4.0 g
• Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 0.6 g


