5 Ways to Use Cardamom in Everyday to Elevate your Cooking
Every Indian kitchen has cardamom or elaichi, that rests on the shelves with little to no use. It goes far beyond adding flavor to tea. Despite being India’s one of the most loved spices, we usually forget to incorporate it into cooking. Here are five ways how elaichi can be used in regular cooking.
Add Cardamom to Curries
Adding crushed cardamom to curries can enhance their aroma and add flavor to it. It balances rich flavors, especially in dishes like mutton curry.
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Infuse Desserts with Cardamom
From kheer to gulab jamuns and cookies to cakes, a pinch of cardamom power can be added to desserts to lift up their taste and aroma.
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Cook with Whole Spices
Sauteing green and balck cardamoms with cloves, bay leaves, and cinnamon can create a flavorful base for pulao, biryani, and halwa.
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With OG 'Chai'
Obviously, we all add crushed cardamom to our morning and evening tea. It is also used in Middle Eastern coffee for a rich and aromatic flavor.
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Cardamom in Refreshing Drinks
Blend cardamom in smoothies, lassis, milkshakes, and cocktails. It blends beautifully with milk-based drinks.
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