Indus Organics Premium Grade Green Cardamom Pods, 3 Oz Bag

N: Good quality, ordered already a few times. Always come fresh

United States on Apr 26, 2023

LooLoo: Next to saffron cardamom is one of the most expensive spices on the market. Whether you’re using it for cooking or medicinal purposes this cardamom was high-quality, beautifully scented and fresh. I am an herbalist so I was kind of leery about ordering this brand which is not my usual, but was so pleases with the price, delivery and quality. Will definitely order again

United States on Jul 08, 2022

Kindle Customer: Okay, I have to admit this is an acquired taste, (for me anyway). I had not used this before, even in the powdered form & was taken by surprised at how strong the taste was. Wow! I have learned to open the pod & take out only 3 or 4 of the seeds & I don't chew them immediately. Instead I hold them in my mouth for a while & the gently bite them now & then. Eventually I just swallow the remnants. These have been helpful for me because I have a dry mouth & this helps to prevent gum disease. It's also a good health supplement. I would have given it 5 stars, but the taste overwhelmed me at first. Awesome price compared to the cardamom powdered seasoning at the grocery store.

United States on Jul 24, 2015

Rachel N. W.: This is my first experience with cardamom at home. It is February, and blood oranges are just hitting the stores in my town; I found a recipe for blood orange tart, it called for cardamom pods.

I don't know the differences between different types, but this was cheaper than the pre-crushed spice jar at my local grocery store. Not only is it organic, but I imagine it is much fresher. I don't have a hyper-sensitive sense of smell or taste, but I could smell this cardamom, even before I opened the shipping pouch. It comes packed in a thick, plastic, resealable bag. When I opened it and buried my nose in the bag, I was struck by a strong menthol aroma. Sharp, fresh, minty-citrus. I insisted that my husband smell it (before I commented on my opinion of it), he described it as STRONG, bitter, citrus.

I cooked the tart a day after I received it; the menthol/citrus aroma really accentuated the blood oranges and complimented the sweetness in the layers. This stuff seems VERY FRESH and BRIGHT. I can't wait to find other uses for it!

United States on Feb 21, 2015

Cookbookaddict: I will definitely purchase green cardamom pods from Indus Organic again. These are without a doubt the best I have ever had.
And organic as well.

Below are ideas to use them in coffee or tea. There is no need to grind the pods or seeds in order to use them in coffee or tea.

Coffee: This idea came from a Persian friend. Using a french press, add some pods (about 2 per cup) to the bottom of the pot along with the ground coffee. The pods should be pierced open but add both the seeds and the pod itself. Then continue as you would have without the cardamom. Pour in boiling water. Steep as you would normally. Press and enjoy. With or without milk and with or without sugar. Your choice. If you use a french press and like cardamom you may never make coffee without cardamom again.

Tea (Chai): Pierce open about 2 pods per cup of tea (or more or less to taste) and place in a pot. Using a ratio of 3 parts water to 1 part cows milk or unflavored soy milk and add to pot. Add either black tea bags (for most people that would be one per cup: I like strong tea so I use 2 per cup) or 1 teaspoon loose black tea per cup. Simmer for about 3 or 4 minutes. Strain into cups and...

United States on Jul 13, 2014