Description
- True or green cardamom (or when bleached, white cardamom) comes from the species Elettaria cardamomum.Green cardamom is one of the most expensive spices by weight, but little is needed to impart flavour. It is best stored in the pod, as exposed or ground seeds quickly lose their flavour. Grinding the pods and seeds together lowers both the quality and the price. For recipes requiring whole cardamom pods, a generally accepted equivalent is 10 pods equals 1+12 teaspoons of ground cardamom.