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๐Ÿ’šElettaria cardamomum

Green cardamom (hel)

Elettaria cardamomum

Fragrant green pods crushed into tea, rice, and sweets across Iran and South Asia.

Traditional use

Crushed into the teapot for digestion after rich meals, and chewed plain for fresh breath. Considered warming in the Persian humoral system.

How to prepare

Lightly crush 2โ€“3 pods, brew with black or green tea. Or chew one pod after dinner.

Safety notes

Very safe in culinary amounts.

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