Badia Cardamom Ground Spice, 16 oz

Ground Cardamom is the perfumed, citrus-pine spice at the core of Indian sweets, Middle Eastern coffee, and Scandinavian baking. Pre-ground saves the work of cracking pods and grinding seeds — this 16 oz size is built for bakeries, chai operations, and serious home cooks who use it weekly.

Common Uses

Stir into masala chai, kheer, gulab jamun, and gajar ka halwa. Essential in biryani spice mixes and Mughlai korma. In the Middle East, whisk into Arabic coffee (qahwa), Turkish coffee, and the syrup for baklava and basbousa. Use in Swedish kardemummabullar, Norwegian julekake, and spiced cookies. Adds depth to carrot cake, rice pudding, poached pears, and apple pies.

Cuisine Context

Cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world after saffron and vanilla, and it's used generously across Indian, Persian, Arab, and Nordic kitchens. In Bedouin and Gulf hospitality, cardamom-laced coffee is the first gesture of welcome. In India, it crosses freely between savory curries and dessert.

Pro Tip

Ground cardamom loses aroma fast in heat. Stir into batters, custards, and milk-based drinks off-heat or at the end of cooking to keep the floral top notes intact.

Ships from Doral, FL.