Green Cardamom Pods, Whole, 2oz Tubes

I wish there was a way you could scratch 'n sniff these photos so you could smell the Green Cardamom that my friend Divakar sources for us in Southwest India. These Whole Green Cardamom Pods have an absolutely gorgeous aroma. They have notes of grapefruit, ginger, mint, licorice and menthol. Yum. Green cardamom is often called the queen of Indian spices as it's a staple in so many dishes. It's used in both savory curries and also in desserts.  Some recipes call for green cardamom to be used whole, while others will ask for green cardamom powder. When a recipe calls for powder, grind the whole pods including the shells. One other thing I want you to know. This cardamom and all of our spices are unbelievably fresh because we buy right from the farms in India in small batches. Nothing ever sits. It will be obvious what I'm talking about the second you open the package.