Nitra Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
Shop Pantry EssentialsSize: 50 g
About this item
Smoky pods for biryani and garam masala. Nitra Black Cardamom, known as badi elaichi, has large, dark, wrinkled pods with a bold, smoky aroma.
Why cooks choose it
Unlike sweet green cardamom, black cardamom is dried over fire, which gives it a smoky, earthy depth. One or two pods add warmth to biryani, pulao, rajma and slow-cooked dal, and ground pods are a backbone of home-made garam masala.
What to cook with it
- Black cardamom pulao
- Slow-cooked dal with black cardamom
- Rajma and chole gravies
- Home-made garam masala
How to use
Lightly crack one or two pods and fry in hot ghee with other whole spices at the start of cooking. Remove before serving if you prefer. For masala, toast and grind the seeds with the husk.
Pack sizes
Available in 50 g and 100 g packs.
Storage
Store whole pods in an airtight container away from light; they keep their aroma longer than ground spice.
For a dish to start with, cook our Black Cardamom Pulao. More from Nitra is in our spice range. Order it on WhatsApp for delivery in the UAE.
From the Nitra kitchen
