Cardamom
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Info
Ingredient name
Cardamom
Season
Year-round
Short description
Crush whole pods to release the seeds — pre-ground loses flavor fast.
Nutritive type
Fiber
Good for (health benefits)
Breath, digestion
Best preparation methods
Crushed whole pods
Best storage method
Pods sealed
Shelf life
2 years pods; 6 months ground
Traditional uses
Ayurveda, Middle Eastern + Scandinavian baking
Mood & cognitive effects
Calm
Cardamom recipes
Cook with cardamom — recipes from our library that make the most of it.