Cardamom has such a unique flavor and aroma that it's known as the Queen of Spices. Cardamom is the second most expensive spice behind only Saffron, is native to India , South Asia, and Guatemala.
It is grown in a pod form with seeds that are eventually crushed into a spice form and sometimes mixed with other spices in order to enhance flavor and potency.
There are two main types of Cardamom: green cardamom and black cardamom. Green and black cardamom come from the same plant family. Green cardamom is simply harvested before it reaches full maturity to create a sweeter flavor, while black cardamom (seed), is intensely dried and crushed later on creating a more pungent flavor.
Cardamom has such a unique flavor and aroma that it's known as the Queen of Spices. Cardamom is the second most expensive spice behind only Saffron, is native to India , South Asia, and Guatemala.
It is grown in a pod form with seeds that are eventually crushed into a spice form and sometimes mixed with other spices in order to enhance flavor and potency.
There are two main types of Cardamom: green cardamom and black cardamom. Green and black cardamom come from the same plant family. Green cardamom is simply harvested before it reaches full maturity to create a sweeter flavor, while black cardamom (seed), is intensely dried and crushed later on creating a more pungent flavor.