Intensity 3/5
Crush one and it is unmistakably gin — pine resin, citrus and cold forest air.
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GREEN CARDAMOM
Whole Pods · pods
South Indian style · Prototype provenance, unverified
Split a pod and it is eucalyptus, lime blossom and cool sweetness — one of the most beautiful smells in any kitchen.
Aroma
Citrus • Eucalyptus • Floral
Flavour
Cooling • Perfumed • Sweet
Intensity
Heat
45g
£16
1
Best with
CoffeeBunsRiceLamb
Format
pods
Category
Cardamom & Aromatics
Cuisine
Indian, Middle Eastern, European
Create with this ingredient
Use Green Cardamom as a starting ingredient in Velora Atelier.
Open in AtelierBuy pods, not powder
The seeds inside are where the oil lives, and the pod is a natural seal. Ground cardamom loses most of its character within weeks.
How to use it
Crush the pod, discard the husk if you like, and grind the seeds the moment before use. For rice and braises, bruise whole pods and leave them in.
Compare cardamom
Side by side.
| Spice | Aroma | Intensity | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cardamom | Citrus • Eucalyptus • Floral | 4/5 | 45g | £16 |
| Black Cardamom | Smoke • Resin • Earth | 5/5 | 40g | £13 |
Origin · India
The home of extraordinary pepper.
Pepper vines climb shade trees in the Western Ghats and ripen slowly in monsoon humidity. Late picking and slow sun-drying are what give a Tellicherry-style grade its size, its citrus lift and its long resinous finish.
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