Black Cardamom Grams:50 Glossary Botanical name Zingiber officinale

Glossary Botanical name Zingiber officinale  Hindi Sonth  Kannada Shunti

An economical option of small white pieces packed in nitrogen-flushed vacuum sachets

and dark meats like lamb and pork

The whole buds are also good for flavouring curries

Black Cardamom Grams:50 Glossary Botanical name Zingiber officinaleBlack cardamom is often erroneously described as an inferior substitute for green cardamom by those unfamiliar with the spice; actually it is used best in hearty meat stews and similar dishes. The pods are used as a spice, in a similar manner to green cardamom pods, but those have a different flavour. Unlike green cardamom, this spice is rarely used in sweet dishes. Its smoky flavour and aroma derive from traditional methods of drying over open flames