Cardamom is one of the most expensive spices in the world. It possess an unforgettable fragrance and can enrich the taste of any dish, giving it even more utility.
The high cost of the cardamom is due to the complexity of the collection of the spice. Cardamom is grown at a height of 500-2000 meters above sea level in areas with humid tropical climate. Growing seasoning is only possible at temperatures between 23-25 degrees Celsius. And the cardamom seeds should be protected from direct sunlight, dropping off only in the shadows. The first harvest of cardamom are harvested only after 3 years after planting the plants. Boxes of seeds are individually harvested by hand.
Cardamom is available both in powdered form, and in the pods. Best place to buy unground cardamom — it retains more essential oils.
Like many other spices, before the cardamom was used as medicine. Dishes with cardamom were only available for rich people, and in the 18th century it began to be planted in large volumes. Cardamom is of several types, and not all of it is widespread.
Minene cardamom da hausa
Mene cardamom da Hausa