Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum
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Southwest India
History
Green cardamom is the dried fruit of Elettaria cardamomum in the ginger family. Kew identifies its native range as southwest India; the common name cardamom is also used for other species, so green cardamom should be distinguished from so-called black cardamoms.
Taste
Aromatic, sweet-spicy with floral notes.
Meat pairings
lambbeef
Recommended combinations
cinnamonclovebaharat
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