Can you grind up whole cardamom pods?

For greater potency, grind whole pods, and for even more potent flavor, extract the seeds and grind them on their own (the seeds can also be used whole or crushed).

Can I use cardamom pods instead of ground?

There’s nothing to it. One cardamom pod is the equivalent of 1/6 teaspoon of ground cardamom. That means you’ll need to buy six pods for every teaspoon of cardamom that your recipe calls for. If the recipe calls for one teaspoon of cardamom, start with a quarter teaspoon of cloves and quarter teaspoon cinnamon.

Do you need to crush cardamom pods?

Toss out the shells if not needed for your recipe. Some recipes, such as curries and stews, may call for the cardamom pod shells to be included in the cooking as well. If used, they will eventually disintegrate into the dish you’re cooking. Crush the seeds with the heavier, rounded end of your pestle.

How do you get the seeds out of cardamom pods?

Give the pods a good whack with the side of a knife, a hammer, or a rolling pin, says Treeonastring, who recommends wrapping them in a paper towel to keep the seeds from flying everywhere. For smaller amounts, anakalia places a pod on the counter and pushes down on one half with her thumb.

Should I buy cardamom seeds or pods?

It’s recommended to buy pods if you’ll be using this spice for an extended period of time. Ground cardamom needs to be used immediately as flavor dissipates after grinding. Both forms of cardamom can be used in the same recipe, but the method of preparation will differ.

How do you grind cardamom pods without a grinder?

If you have one, this is a time when an old-fashioned mortar and pestle will come in handy. Simply squeeze the pods and remove the seeds. Place them in the mortar (bowl) and begin to grind the seeds with the pestle. Continue grinding until the seeds are ground down to a fine powder and then proceed with your recipe.

How much ground cardamom is 3 pods?

You may also want to use half a teaspoon of white cardamom powder in place of three pods of green cardamom.

How much cardamom is in a pod?

For the freshest flavor, grinding your own cardamom seeds is a great idea. As a rough guideline, there are about a dozen seeds per pod, and 10 pods will produce about 11/2 teaspoons of ground cardamom.

Do cardamom pods go bad?

No, commercially packaged cardamom seed does not spoil, but it will start to lose potency over time and not flavor food as intended – the storage time shown is for best quality only. How can you tell if cardamom seed is still good?

What’s the difference between black and green cardamom?

The green cardamom has a very strong and intense aroma and flavour, while the black cardamom has a smoky and vaguely camphor-like flavour. The taste of black cardamom has a coolness that is sometimes likened to that of mint, but both the forms of cardamom are used for the purpose of adding flavour to foods and drinks.

How much cardamom is safe per day?

You can take 2-3 Green Cardamom in a day for fresh breath and good digestion[3]. a. Take 250mg Cardamom powder (churna) or as prescribed by the doctor.

How many teaspoons is 4 cardamom pods?

The cardamom pods contain tiny, spicy sweet seeds that you need to remove from the pods and crush before using in a recipe. In place of 5 cardamom pods (with the seeds removed and crushed), you can use 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom. See our Spice Guidefor more information and tips on cooking with spices.