
spice
Black cardamom pod
Badi Elaichi
3 g1 teaspoon
9 g1 tablespoon
1.9 g1 pod
Spice-trade average of whole mature Amomum subulatum pods: ~1.8–2.0 g per pod
Instead of Black cardamom pod
Nothing replicates the intense wood-smoke, tarry camphor character of whole black cardamom.
Ground black cardamomUse 0.5 g of ground seeds for each whole pod. Stir directly into the curry base; delivers identical smoky flavour without woody husks.
Green cardamom podUse equal pod count or weight. Crack slightly and fry whole; tastes sweet, menthol-fresh, and floral rather than dark and smoky.
Recipes with Black cardamom pod

Achari Gosht (Thali)
Slow-Cooked Lamb Curry in Pickling Spices

Akha Peenda
Whole Roasted Leg of Lamb

Aloo Gosht
Lamb with Potatoes

Aloo ki Tehari
Layered Rice and Potatoes

Ar Sawchiar
Chicken Pulao with Mustard Leaves

Baadam Pasanda
Pasanda with Almonds

Bataer Masaledar
Stuffed Quails in Spicy Sauce

Bharwan Phoolgobi
Stuffed Grilled (Broiled) Cauliflower

Bhuna Gosht (II)
Roasted Lamb

Bhune Kebab
Savoury Baked Minced (Ground) Lamb

Bhunee Chaat
Paatra Indian Salad

Biryani (I)
Lamb Biryani (I)

Biryani (II)
Lamb Biryani (II)

Chharra Aloo
'Marbled' Potatoes in Sauce

Chicken Chettinad
Chicken Chettinad (Dry)

Chicken Rezala
Chicken in Yoghurt, Cardamom and Ginger

Dahi ka Keema
Lamb Cooked in Yoghurt

Dahi ki Machhali
Fish Cooked in Yoghurt Sauce

Dahiwala Meat
Lamb in Yoghurt Sauce (I)

Dal Nizami
'Royal Salute' Dal

Dalcha Gosht
Lamb with Lentils

Dum Aloo
Rich & Spicy Potatoes

Dum ki Arabi
Slow-cooked Colocasia (Taro Root)

Dum ki Makai
Spiced Tomatoes & Corn

Elayachi Gosht
Cardamom-flavoured Lamb

Garhua
Lambs' Feet

Gogji
Black Cumin-flavoured Turnips

Gurh ka Paratha
Sweet Paratha

Gushtaba
Pounded Meatballs in Light Cardamom Sauce

Jaipuri Subz Seekh
Rajasthani Vegetarian Skewers

Kabuli Chaneda Pulao
Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Pulao

Kan Guchhi
Spiced Morels

Karhai Paneer
Paneer & (Bell) Peppers in Tomato Sauce

Kashmiri Pulao
Kashmiri Pulao

Kathhal Dopyaza
Jackfruit with Onions

Khad Murg
Baked Chicken

Khare Masale ka Gosht
Lamb Cooked with Aromatic Whole Spices

Khare Masale ka Gosht
Lamb Cooked with Whole Spices

Khatta Meetha Do Pyaza
Rajasthani Sweet & Sour Lamb

Khumb Hara Pyaz
Mushrooms with Spring Onions (Scallions)

Kid Offal Keema

Kori Tamatar
Savoury Chicken with Tomatoes

Laal Maas
Red-Hot Lamb

Lamb Burra Kebab
Tandoori Lamb Chops with Yoghurt, Chilli & Nutmeg

Lamb Dalcha
Lamb and Lentil Stew

Lamb Haleem with Fresh Ginger

Lehm e Murgan
Invigorating Lamb Curry

Lucknowi Aloo Matar Ki Sabzi
Potato and Pea Curry with Turmeric and Chilli

Lucknowi Lamb Nihari
Lamb Stew with Ginger, Nutmeg and Green Chillies

Maas Banjara
Gypsy Meat

Magaj Masala
Lambs' Brains

Makki ka Soweta
Lamb with Sweetcorn (Corn) Kernels

Malai Kofta
Stuffed Paneer Dumplings

Malgoba
Thick & Spicy Lamb Curry

Mansho Jhol
Lamb Curry (III)

Matar Paneer
Paneer & Pea Curry

Matar Paneer
Paneer & Pea Curry

Matar Pulao
Pea Pulao

Mirchiwala Gosht
Peppery Lamb Curry

Moong Dal Khilwan
Ginger-flavoured Moong Beans

Moti Pulao
Pearl Pulao

Muj Gaad
Fish with Radishes

Murg Mumtaz
Celebratory Chicken Korma

Murg Pulao
Chicken Pulao

Murg Roganjosh
Chicken in a Rich Scarlet Sauce

Musallam Raan
Slow-cooked Aromatic Leg of Lamb

Mutton Barra Kebab
Roasted Lamb Kebabs

Nadru Yakhani
Lotus Root Curry

Nahari
Morning Delight

Nalli Rogan Josh
Braised Lamb Shanks

Nalli aur Paye
Curry of Feet & Marrow Bones

Nargisi Kofte
'Iris' Kofta

Old Delhi Chicken

Parsi Mutton Pulao

Pindi Chana
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) from Rawalpindi

Punjabi Handi Murgh
Chicken Curry with Cardamom, Ginger, Fried Onions and Garam Masala

Rajasthani Arabi
Colocasia (Taro Root) in Yoghurt Sauce

Rajasthani Khade Masale Ka Murgh
Stir-Fried Chicken with Whole Spices & Green Chillies

Rajma
Kashmiri Red Kidney Beans

Rarha Meat
Pot-roasted Lamb

Rasse Misse Rajma
Home-style Kidney Beans

Rezhala
Lamb & Yoghurt Curry

Rista
Pounded Meatballs in Piquant Sauce

Shahi Biryani
Imperial Biryani

Shalgam Gosht
Lamb with Turnips

Shalgam ki Subzi
Curried Turnips

Shami Kebab
Classic Kebabs

Shola e Dil
Quails Stuffed with Savoury Minced (Ground) Chicken

Sikampoor Kebab (I)
Stuffed Lamb Kebabs

Subz ke Kakori
Vegetarian Skewers

Tabak Maaz
Deep-fried Spare Ribs

Tadka Dal
Tempered Yellow Dal

Tawe de Tikke
Boneless Pan-fried Lamb

Vegetable Pulao
Vegetable Fried Rice with Ginger & Turmeric

Wild Boar Laal Maas

Yakhni
Aromatic Lamb in a Tasty Sauce

Zarda
Sweet Yellow Rice





Bihari Ahuna Mutton
Lamb Curry with Mustard Oil, Turmeric, Chilli and Ahuna Masala



Dhansak Masala
Dhansak Masala




Dum ka Masala
Spice Mixture for Dum Dishes





Garam Masala





Garam Masala (I)
Garam Masala (I)





Garam Masala (Tandoori Home Cooking)





Garam Masala (Thali)
Hot Spice Mix





Garam Masala Kashmiri
Kashmiri Garam Masala





Malwani Masala





Punjabi Bhuna Gosht
Slow-cooked Lamb with Garlic, Chilli and Garam Masala





Punjabi Rajma Masala
Kidney Bean Curry with Cardamom, Ginger & Chilli

Ubala Pisa Pyaz
Boiled Onion Paste
