Do you put cardamom pods in whole?

If you’re using cardamom to flavour dishes such as stews and curries, lightly crush the whole pod and add it to the mixture: the shell can be removed after cooking or eaten in the dish. Cardamom also has an affinity with chocolate. A little cardamom goes a long way, though, so use it sparingly.

Can you eat the cardamom pods?

The pods that encase cardamom seeds have little flavor on their own, but they are a handy way to keep the seeds contained. Crushing the pod slightly helps expose the aromatic seeds inside. The pods may be removed from the dish before serving, or you can just eat around them.

Do you have to peel cardamom pods?

Often the pods are used whole. They can be heated in oil to impart flavor and doing so can sometimes cause them to pop open and release the seeds. The seed pods are not edible and should be discarded prior to serving (or just avoided during eating). Ground cardamom is also used in many dishes.

Do cardamom pods dissolve?

Cardamom seeds will keep much of their flavour for longer if they are stored in airtight containers. To use the pods and seeds in cooking, the pods need to be ground or crushed. After a while the pod will dissolve and a little extra flavour is given to the dish.

How much ground cardamom is in a pod?

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.

Is Cardamom good for kidney disease?

Cardamom helps to eliminate waste through the kidney and act as a diuretic. It combats infections and helps to cleanse the urinary tract, bladder, and urethra by removing the accumulated calcium, urea along with the toxins.

Does cardamom give you energy?

In Asia, cardamom has long been valued medicinally for its ability to increase circulation and improve energy. Considered an aphrodisiac in the Middle East, cardamom may also improve digestion, asthma, bronchitis, halitosis, and even help improve a bad mood.