Whole Green Cardamom Pods - 1.5 oz

A whole green cardamom pod Elettaria cardamomum is an indication of very high quality. Whole green cardamom pods are as esteemed as the seeds they contain: many pilafs, curries and other hot dishes call for cardamom to be added whole. It slowly infuses the dish with its essence, and the shell disintegrates as it cooks.

It is also a necessary participant in the ritual of Arabic coffee. It is added to the thick, sweet drink as it steeps, and the gesture of serving whole green unblemished cardamom in coffee is an indication of very high esteem for the guest. The guest returns the gesture by drinking several cups of the brew.