Akbar Elaichi (Purple Grade Cardamom) 500gm

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

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How to Use :

Cardamom green is a versatile spice that can be used in a variety of ways to enhance both the flavor of dishes and your overall health. Here are several methods to incorporate cardamom green into your daily routine:

1. Cooking and Baking:

• Whole Pods:
  • Usage: Add whole cardamom pods to savory dishes like curries, stews, rice pilafs, and soups for a subtle, aromatic flavor.
  • Instructions: Lightly crush the pods to release the seeds before adding them to your dish. Remove the pods before serving.
• Ground Cardamom:
  • Usage: Use ground cardamom in baking recipes such as cakes, cookies, breads, and pastries.
  • Instructions: Add ground cardamom directly to your dry ingredients. A little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and adjust to taste.

2. Beverages:

• Tea:
  • Usage: Add cardamom to your tea for a fragrant and flavorful twist.
  • Instructions: Add a few crushed cardamom pods or a pinch of ground cardamom to your tea leaves or tea bag. Brew as usual and enjoy.
• Coffee:
  • Usage: Enhance your coffee with a hint of cardamom.
  • Instructions: Add a pinch of ground cardamom to your coffee grounds before brewing or stir in a small amount of ground cardamom into your brewed coffee.

3. Flavoring Desserts:

• Usage: Use cardamom to flavor puddings, custards, ice creams, and fruit salads.
• Instructions: Add ground cardamom or whole pods (removed before serving) to your dessert mixtures for a warm, aromatic flavor.

4. Aromatherapy:

• Usage: Use cardamom essential oil or crushed cardamom seeds for aromatherapy to enhance mood and reduce stress.
• Instructions: Add a few drops of cardamom essential oil to a diffuser or place crushed seeds in a sachet and inhale the aroma.

5. Medicinal Uses:

• Digestion Aid:
  • Usage: Chew on cardamom pods after meals to aid digestion and freshen breath.
  • Instructions: Chew one or two cardamom pods thoroughly, then discard the fibrous outer shell.
• Respiratory Relief:
  • Usage: Use cardamom in steam inhalation for respiratory health.
  • Instructions: Boil water with a few crushed cardamom pods. Inhale the steam to help relieve congestion and respiratory issues.

6. Spice Blends:

• Usage: Incorporate cardamom into spice blends like garam masala, chai masala, and curry powders.
• Instructions: Mix ground cardamom with other spices according to your recipe to create a balanced blend.

7. Homemade Syrups and Extracts:

• Usage: Make cardamom-infused syrups and extracts for various culinary uses.
• Instructions: Simmer cardamom pods in sugar and water to make a syrup or steep crushed pods in alcohol to create an extract.