Giri Cardamom - 25 Gms | Yelakkai/ Elaichi/ Aromatic Spices For Flavoring Sweets & Traditional Indian Recipes

“Awaken your senses with the queen of spices—introducing our Cardamom, where freshness meets fragrance in every pod!”

From the lush mountains of South India, learn about Yelakkai (Cardamom), the Queen of Spices. Our green cardamom, which comes from there, is brimming with a sweet, minty scent and delicious taste. Ideal for adding a touch of tradition to your holiday treats, chai, and desserts. It is also known as Elaichi (Hindi), Yelakkai (Tamil), Green Cardamom, and True Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). These tiny, green, spindle-shaped cardamom pods hold fragrant black seeds and deliver a sweet, resinous flavor with a hint of mint, enhancing both sweet and savory dishes with just a small am

• Origin
With mentions in old Sumerian and Ayurvedic manuscripts, cardamom is one of the oldest spices that is known. It was traditionally traded along spice routes and valued in both Eastern and Western herbal traditions, and it is indigenous to the Western Ghats of southern India, notably Kerala.Cardamom/yelakkai is frequently hand-pounded in stone mortars in Tamil homes, a practice that links generations. It's more than a spice; it's a sign of friendliness, warmth, and holiness.

• Cardamom, commonly referred to as the "Queen of Spices," is highly prized in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian cooking. India is still one of the biggest producers and consumers of green cardamom pods, with Idukki in Kerala being a key growing region.

• Use and Applications
Elaichi is used either whole or ground in masala tea, curries, biryanis, and candies.
It is often incorporated in sweets like halwa, kheer, and payasam.
Used as a natural breath freshener
Ayurvedic concoctions and herbal teas infused
It's perfect for home cooks who utilize it sparingly but expect the best freshness.

• Maintenance
Keep out of direct sunlight and moisture in an airtight container.
The best method for preserving the aroma is to keep it in its whole pod form.
During festivals like Navaratri, Diwali, and Krishna Janmashtami, cardamom is a vital component in the prasadam and naivedyam offerings, particularly in the sweets given to gods like Vishnu, Krishna, and Lakshmi.

"Add a Pinch of Purity – Taste the Tradition in Every Pod!"