Organic/Bio Cardamom Whole

Organic Bio Cardamom Whole (50g / 100g) Weight: 50g / 100g Elettaria cardamomum, or green cardamom, originates from the tropical forests of southern India and is often called the "Queen of Spices". It has a distinctive aromatic flavour that is both pungent and sweet, suiting sweet and savoury dishes alike. Features: - Vegan, with no animal products or byproducts - Gluten free - Organic, grown without synthetic fertilisers, pesticides or genetically modified organisms Uses: desserts, curries and rice dishes, a pinch added to tea or coffee, and as a natural fragrance. Nutritional facts (per 1 tsp, 5g): Calories 18, Carbohydrates 4g, Protein 0.6g, Fat 0.4g, Manganese 80% DV, Iron 3% DV. Suggested portion: 1/2 to 1 tsp (2.5g to 5g). Recipe ideas: Vegan Cardamom Rice Pudding. Ingredients: 1 cup Arborio rice, 3 cups almond milk, 2 tsp ground cardamom, 4 tbsp maple syrup. Bring the almond milk to a simmer, add the rice and cardamom, cook on low heat for 25 minutes until tender, then stir in the maple syrup. Serve warm or chilled and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. Cardamom Energy Balls. Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates, 1/2 cup almonds, 1 tsp cardamom seeds, 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar. Blend all ingredients in a food processor and roll into small balls. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Cardamom Tea. Ingredients: 1 tsp cardamom seeds, 2 cups hot water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey or agave nectar. Steep the cardamom in hot water for 10 minutes, then add the lemon juice and sweetener. Serve fresh. Allergen notice: recipes above contain nuts and almond milk.