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How to Use Large Cardamom in the Kitchen
Large cardamom has a distinct aroma and flavour compared to small cardamom.
It enhances the taste of dishes while adding a rich, enticing fragrance.
Additionally, it aids digestion and stimulates the appetite.
Primarily used in savoury recipes, it can also complement certain sweet dishes.
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Recipes:
Large Cardamom-Coffee Shots:
| Ingredients: |
| Coffee powder |
½ t.spoon |
| Cinnamon powder |
¼ t.spoon |
| Large cardamom powder |
½ t.spoon |
| Milk |
2 cup |
| Rock sugar |
1 t.spoon |
| Recipe: |
| In a small bowl, combine 2-3 teaspoons of milk with coffee, cinnamon, and large cardamom powder. Beat well for 8-10 minutes. |
| Heat a pot over medium flame and add milk. Bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes. |
| Pour the boiled milk into the bowl and mix thoroughly. |
| Serve hot. |
| This flavorful and nutritious beverage is perfect for breakfast or an evening refreshment, making it especially beneficial for working professionals. |
Large Cardamom-Papaya Salad:
| Ingredients: |
| Large cardamom powder |
½ t.spoon |
| Fenugreek leaves |
½ cup |
| Papaya chopped (ripe) |
1 cup |
| Basil leaves |
¼ cup |
| Sesame seeds |
2 t.spoon |
| Lemon juice |
1 t.spoon |
| Raw papaya grated |
2 t.spoon |
| Salt |
As per taste |
| Pepper |
A pinch |
| Sesame oil |
2 t.spoon |
| Coriander leaves |
2 t.spoon |
| Recipe: |
| In a bowl, combine papaya, freshly cut basil leaves, and raw papaya. Mix well. |
| Add salt, pepper, and large cardamom powder. |
| Finally, drizzle lemon juice and mix again. |
| Heat oil in a pan, add sesame seeds and let them pop. Pour the sesame tempering over the salad. |
| Toss everything together and serve. |
| This nutritious winter salad is perfect for breakfast or as a side dish for lunch. It helps regulate calorie intake and is a great source of fibre. |
Large Cardamom-Millets Porridge:
| Ingredients: |
| Millet coarse flour |
2 t.spoon |
| Ghee |
2 t.spoon |
| Jaggery |
3-4 t.spoon |
| Water |
2-3 cups |
| Large cardamom powder |
1 t.spoon |
| Ajwain seeds |
¼ t.spoon |
| Recipe: |
| Heat a heavy-bottomed pan and add ghee. Stir in the millet flour and roast on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes until it turns light brown. |
| Gradually add water and jaggery, stirring continuously. Simmer until the mixture becomes a smooth, uniform liquid. |
| Add ajwain seeds and large cardamom powder, then cook for another 1-2 minutes. |
| Serve hot. |
| This warm and soothing drink is beneficial for coughs, colds, and fevers in both children and adults. It helps ease throat discomfort and acts as a natural mucolytic. |
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