TRS Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi/Kali Elaichi) 50g – Smoky Whole Pods

Description

The Smoky Soul of Savory Dishes: TRS Black Cardamom

Unlock the profound, smoky, and intensely aromatic flavors essential to authentic North Indian and Pakistani cuisine with TRS Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi/Kali Elaichi) 50g, available at Ideal Indiska in Stockholm. Distinctly different from its green counterpart, black cardamom offers a robust, earthy, and camphoraceous profile that adds unparalleled depth to rich, savory dishes.

What is Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi)?
Black Cardamom (Amomum subulatum) pods are larger than green cardamom and are traditionally dried over an open flame, which imparts their characteristic smoky aroma and flavor. They are rarely used in sweets and are primarily reserved for hearty, savory preparations where their potent character can shine.

Why Choose TRS Black Cardamom?

• Deep Smoky Flavor: TRS provides high-quality whole pods that deliver the authentic smoky, slightly minty, and earthy notes crucial for many traditional recipes.

• Essential for Rich Dishes: A key ingredient in robust preparations like biryanis, kormas, rich meat curries, and certain lentil dishes (like Dal Makhani or Punjabi Chole).

• Garam Masala Component: Often used whole or just the seeds are included in regional Garam Masala blends for depth and complexity.

• Convenient 50g Pack: Ideal for home cooks, ensuring freshness, especially as its potent flavor means a little goes a long way.

• Authentic TRS Quality: Trust TRS for carefully selected and packed spices that meet the standards of traditional cooking.

Culinary Uses for TRS Black Cardamom:

• Biryanis & Pulaos: Add one or two whole pods while cooking rice or layering the biryani to infuse the dish with a smoky aroma.

• Kormas & Rich Curries: Essential for adding depth to slow-cooked meat (lamb, goat, beef) or chicken curries.

• Lentil Dishes (Dals): Particularly good in richer dals like Dal Makhani or other hearty lentil stews.

• Spice Blends: Seeds can be extracted and ground for use in specific masala blends (use sparingly).

• Infusing Stocks & Broths: Adds complexity to savory stocks.

Tips for Use:

• Black cardamom is potent; use sparingly (often just 1-2 pods per dish).

• The pods are usually added whole during cooking and often discarded before serving, as biting into one can be overpowering. Alternatively, you can lightly crush the pod to release more flavor or extract and use only the seeds.

Your Stockholm Source for Authentic Whole Spices:
Ideal Indiska brings you essential and unique spices like TRS Black Cardamom, helping you master the authentic flavors of South Asian cuisine in your Stockholm kitchen.

Product Details:

• Brand: TRS

• Product: Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi / Kali Elaichi)

• Weight: 50g

• Form: Whole Dried Pods

• Flavor Profile: Smoky, Earthy, Camphoraceous, Pungent, Robust

• Origin: (Specify if known, e.g., India, Nepal)

• Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place to preserve its potent smoky aroma.