Heera Green Cardamom 50g

Elakkai pods cracked open with a thumbnail, and the seeds tipped into bubbling payasam.

• What: Whole green cardamom pods (elakkai)
• Pack: 50 g
• Brand: Heera, from P&B (Foods) Ltd, Bradford
• Best for: Payasam, chai, biryani and sweets

What it is

Heera is the main brand of P&B (Foods) Ltd, a Bradford-based company that describes itself as one of the largest independent wholesale distributors of Asian foods across the UK and Europe.

These are whole green cardamom pods, elakkai in Tamil and choti elaichi in Hindi. Crack one and the seeds smell sweet and floral, with a cool edge. A pod goes into chai, two into biryani ghee, and ground seeds into payasam, kesari and laddu. Choosing between cardamoms? Green for sweets, tea and rice; Heera Black Cardamom for a smoky garam masala; Swaad Green Cardamom 50gms if you prefer that brand.

Tip: Grind the seeds with a spoon of sugar. The sugar helps them powder finely instead of clumping.

Goes well with: GRB Payasam Mix, Manna Jaggery Powder, Tata Tea Chakra Gold

cardamom (green Elaichi)

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