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cardamom recipe collection. elaichi Indian reicpes. Cardamom is a spice that most predominantly grown in India (where it is known as Elaichi) and Indonesia. Being one of the most ancient spices in the world, it is sometimes referred to as the queen of spices and is also considered to be one of the most expensive spices around the world. There are 2 types of cardamom – green and black. The green one has an outer shell with small seeds inside it. Adding cardamom to your food gives it a royal touch because of the different aroma and taste it brings to the dish.

Cardamom Recipes for Desserts

The best thing about elaichi is that even a little goes a long way. The spice is so strong that even a pinch makes a world of difference to the food. Saffron and nutmeg together with cardamom makes the ultimate trio of spices, especially for Indian Desserts. Whether it's a dry sweet like Amrit Peda or a something like Basundi, cardamom goes with both.

Even though used in so many types of sweets, it reacts differently and does not let any two desserts taste the same. The most known dessert with cardamom would be the Indian response to ice-cream – Malai Kulfi – which is made with simple ingredients milk, condensed milk and corn flour. Moreover, cardamom is also preferred as a garnish over certain sweets like Jalebis. This shows the versatility of cardamom in dessert preparation.

Indian Cardamom Recipes

In India, cardamom forms a part of the masala spice mixture that is used in daily cooking. An array of Punjabi dishes and vegetable subzis used either whole pods or ground cardamom to flavor their dishes. Just like Indian desserts have a trio of spices, in Indian savory food there is – cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. Paneer makhani, the most quintessential Punjabi dish, flavors itself with these wholes spices. This wonderful trio is also used in Dal Makhani.

Cardamom does not limit itself to Punjabi flavors, it is used in Mughlai, Maharashtrian and even south Indian food. Adding whole spices to Mughlai Vegetable Briyani lifts the whole flavor of the dish. A traditional Maa ki Dal also has a hint of cardamom in it but not enough to overpower the other tastes. While whole cardamom pods are used in vegetable dishes with gravies, cardamom powder is used in dry subzis and also in kebabs.

Elaichi is an important ingredient in Masala Chai. A steaming cup of masala chai is what every Indian loves the most. Another drink where cardamom is famous is Kashmiri Kahwa. It is also used in to make sweet parathas called Puran Polis, to cut through the sweetness of it.

International Cardamom Recipes

Combining peppercorns, chili, cloves, cumin etc with cardamom makes a tasty Lebanese Spice powder called Baharat.  Not only is it used in Indian sweets but also used all around the world to make different types desserts like this Almond Pistachio Praline Triangles.

Cardamom is one such spice where it is impossible to list down all the recipes it is used in and hence we have provided a gist of it above.

If you want to know more about the Uses of Cardamom, then you can check out our article on that.

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Here is a great way to enjoy the traditional East Indian recipe, which is originally cooked with whole parwals in a lot of oil. But here, we bring to you an absolutely nutritious treat by giving a healthy twist to this delicious preparation. We have cut the parwal into halves and sauteed it in very little oil, to make sure the oil absorption is at its minimum thereby making it a healthy alternative to the traditional Doi Potol. The blend of curds with flavorful spices gives this recipe a delectable taste. We have used less spices to suit pregnant women as well. This healthy variant of the traditional eastern recipe is sure to tingle your taste buds! Make sure you serve it hot and enjoy it with soft phulkas!

Stewed apple rings topped with freshly cooked rabdi and nuts. An immensely pleasing visual presentation.

A spicy curry that characterises the fiery weather and dynamic temperament of tamilnadu. The chettinad style is one of the main regional cuisines of tamilnadu. The cuisine is famous for its fried and steamed snacks, and spicy side-dishes. It is normally quite pungent even though the recipes use a significant amount of rich and bland ingredients like coconut, coconut milk, cashews and khus-khus. This particular rice accompaniment takes a long time to cook but you will enjoy the outcome. Plus, the dish can also be made in advance and refrigerated for up to a week.

You are sure to have used khus-khus, a reservoir of iron and zinc, in sweets, kheers and gravies too, but have you ever tried using this wonderful ingredient as a rich filling for parathas? Khus-khus ke Parathe features an aromatic and spicy stuffing of poppy seeds, whole spices and ginger packed inside a nutritious dough of whole wheat flour enhanced with wheat germ. Although almost all the spices in your masala dabba are found in this preparation, the accents of kalonji dominate both the dough and the stuffing in a way that excites the taste buds.

A mithai lover's delight! Sumptuous malpuas filled with seasonal fruits and topped with creamy rabri that's made in a jiffy. You can substitute the seasonal fruits with any one fruit of your choice like mango, strawberries etc. Feel free to serve this dessert without the Sizzler tray too. It will be just as delicious, I assure you.

Ripe green tendlis, long grains of rice and aromatic spices cooked to perfection in a maharashtrian style. This dish is almost sure to leave the diners asking for more!

Perhaps the healthiest of payasam recipes, this is an interesting way to give your family a vitamin a rich health boost!

Cored apples with kesar and rabdi is a delight to the eyes and the taste buds. Here, stewed apple rings are soaked in perfect sugary saffron syrup and topped with fresh rabdi and pistachios. Indeed, the flavours and scents of saffron and thickened milk complement the apple rings very well.

The magic of spices unfolds, making the Zarda Pulao an experience that stays carved in your memory forever. Perfectly-cooked long-grained rice is tinged with saffron and rose water, enriched with mawa, boosted with spices and embellished with many a nut and dry fruit. Indeed, the Zarda Pulao is a royal treat worthy of a grand occasion. You can also try making rich and tasty Shahi Pulao or the simple but satiating Vegetable Pulao .

Shahi tukda is one of the most popular indian desserts. True to its name it is a ‘shahi’ delight! pieces of bread are dipped in delicious saffron flavoured sugar syrup and topped with rich and creamy rabdi. Though rabdi is usually made by thickening milk over the stove for hours we have provided a shorter recipe using condensed milk that tastes just as good! ghee has been used for deep-frying the bread however you could substitute oil for it if required.

Saffron flavoured rasgullas stuffed with dry fruits. Another popular variation of the rasgullas.

Hara kebab, a simple, stamina-boosting kebab of paneer and green peas that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Those who are health conscious can use low-fat paneer. I have already used less amount of oil to cook them. Apart from paneer, green peas is also a storehouse of nutrients like protein and calcium.

Generally, anything with the moghlai tag is splendorous, and so is this baby potato preparation! moghlai aloo features the winning combination of potatoes and peas in a rich white gravy comprised of curds flavoured with a pungent paste and mild spice powders too. Serve hot with rice or indian breads, for a memorable meal.

A healthy calcium rich sweet delicacy for a change. Ragi flour often used to make rotis is used here to make a barfi. Plus it has the addition of jaggery which is more healthier than sugar. So it’s an absolute healthy option for those are looking to increase their iron levels. Add almonds for a good crunch and mouth feel.
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