Aptly called as the ‘King of Spices’ – as it is the world’s most traded spice. In medieval times the store of pepper was related to a man’s wealth and it was used as currency for trading. Black pepper has digestive benefits that help remove toxins from the body and increase metabolism.

Black Cardamom pods are smoky deeply aromatic spice and is used in many curry blends alongside the green pods and other spices. Generally black cardamom is used in rustic slow cooked foods, rice, in curry dishes and in many savoury dishes. The whole pod and seeds are used as a spice, consumed raw or fried. Due to its heady notes, black cardamom is a constituent of garam masala and used extensively for preparing dal, soups, hearty meats, tandoors, rice dishes like biryani’s and vegetable dishes.

Popularly known as ‘Queen of Spices’, Cardamom is a versatile spice used in various forms worldwide. It is one of the most expensive spices in the world. Cardamom spice has been recognized since centuries – mainly for its culinary and medicinal properties.