
spice
Green cardamom pod
Elaichi
2.2 g1 teaspoon
7 g1 tablespoon
0.2 g1 pod
USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170921): 1 tsp whole pods = 2.4 g; typical pod weight 0.17–0.19 g
Instead of Green cardamom pod
Green cardamom seedUse 35 to 40% of the total pod weight; lightly bruise the seeds before frying in oil to release their essential oils.
Ground green cardamomUse 20 to 25% of the pod weight (about 1 generous pinch per pod); stir in toward the end of cooking so the delicate floral notes do not dissipate.
White cardamom podUse 1:1 by pod count or weight; crack gently before using, though it is slightly less intensely floral.
Recipes with Green cardamom pod

Aab Gosht
Lamb in Milk Sauce (I)

Adrak Chai

Afghani Quail with Shallot & Ginger Raita

Akha Peenda
Whole Roasted Leg of Lamb

Aloo Dum
Potato Curry

Aloo Gosht
Lamb with Potatoes

Aloo Masala
Curried Spice Potatoes

Aloo ka Qorma
Braised Potatoes

Aloo ki Kheer
Milk & Potato Dessert

Aloo ki Tehari
Layered Rice and Potatoes

Aloogadda Vepudu
Spicy Potatoes

Alubhokhara Qorma
Lamb in Plum Sauce

Alubokhara Kofta
Kofta Stuffed with Dried Plums

Ande ka Achar
Egg Pickle

Andhra Kodi Vepudu
Cardamom, Ginger & Black Pepper Chicken

Anjeer aur Akhrot ki Kulfi
Frozen Parfait with Figs & Walnuts

Ar Sawchiar
Chicken Pulao with Mustard Leaves

Aslam Butter Chicken
Spiced Butter Chicken with Garlic, Chilli & Chaat Masala

Attirachi Peralan
Lamb Curry (II)

Attirachi Perelan
Malabar Spicy Lamb Curry

Awadhi Gosht Biryani
Lamb Biryani from Lucknow

Baadam Pasanda
Lamb Fillets with Cashews & Almonds

Baadam Pasanda
Pasanda with Almonds

Baadam ka Doodh
Almond Milkshake

Baadam ki Jaali
Almond Marzipan

Balchao
Prawn (Shrimp) Balchao

Baqarkhani Roti
Rich Sweet Bread

Bathak Peri-Peri
Roast Duck with ‘Peri-Peri’

Bengali Bhapa Doi
Strawberry and Cardamom Yoghurt Pudding

Bengali Chicken Chaap
Creamy Saffron & Yoghurt Chicken Curry

Bengali Cholar Dal
Creamy Dal with Cardamom & Coconut

Bengali Ghugni
Chickpea Curry with Tamarind, Ginger and Chillies

Bengali Kosha Mangsho
Marinated Lamb Curry with Mustard, Yoghurt and Spices

Bengali Mangsho Ghugni
Slow-Cooked Lamb & Chickpea Curry

Bengali Niramish Mangsho
Slow-Cooked Lamb and Potato Curry with Fennel Seeds, Mustard Oil and Garam Masala

Bhagara Bhaath
Fried Savoury Rice

Bharwan Guchhi
Stuffed Morels

Bharwan Khumb
Stuffed Mushrooms

Bharwan Pasande
Stuffed Pasanda

Bharwan Phoolgobi
Stuffed Grilled (Broiled) Cauliflower

Bheja
Sheep's Brains with Coconut Milk

Bhindi Channa
Spiced Okra & Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

Bhindi ka Patala Salan
Lamb, Potato & Okra Curry

Bhopal Haryali Murgh Rezala
Green Chicken Curry with Chillies, Coriander and Garam Masala

Biryani (I)
Lamb Biryani (I)

Biryani (II)
Lamb Biryani (II)

Bund Gosht
Fennel-flavoured Lamb Cooked in a Sealed Pot

Cardamom and Pistachio Cake

Chaamp Baadami
Almond Chops

Chandi Qorma
Sterling Chicken

Chane ki Dal ki Tehari
Rice Cooked with Chana Dal

Cheat’s Ras Malai
Milk Dumplings in Sweet Saffron and Cream Syrup

Chettinad Chicken Curry
Chicken Curry from Chettinad

Chholar Dal
Chana Dal with Coconut

Chicken Chettinad
Chicken Chettinad (Dry)

Chicken Ishtew
South Indian Chicken and Coconut Stew

Chicken Ishtoo
Indian-Style Chicken Stew

Chicken Rezala
Chicken in Yoghurt, Cardamom and Ginger

Chingri Malai Curry
Bengali-Style Prawn Curry

Chole Batura

Chowgara
Mixed Vegetables from Deccan

Chukhandar Ka Gosht
Beetroot and Lamb Curry

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

Darashahi Kaliya
Lamb Ribs in Sauce

Dhansaak
Lentil & Vegetable Stew

Do Pyaza
Spiced Lamb

Doi Jhingri
Prawns (Shrimp) Cooked in Yoghurt

Doodh ka Sherbet
Milk-based Sherbet

Doodhiya Bataer
Crispy Quail

Dum Aloo
Rich & Spicy Potatoes

Dum ka Murg
Baked Masala Chicken with Hard-boiled Eggs & Potatoes

Dum ka Murgh
Rich Chicken Curry

Dum ke Kebab
Kebabs Baked in a Slow Oven

Easy Coconut Laddoos
Sweet Truffles with Coconut, Cardamom and Rose Water

Elaichi ki Chai
Cardamom Tea

Elayachi Gosht
Cardamom-flavoured Lamb

Gajar Burfi
Carrot Halwa

Gajar Halwa
Carrot Halwa

Galouti
'Melt in the Mouth' Smoked Kebabs

Gana’s Pork Cheek Coorg

Gauti Chai
Chai Infused with Cardamom & Lemongrass

Gharge
Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes

Gobi Rajwadi
Spicy Cauliflower & Yam

Gobi Tandoori
Grilled (Broiled) Cauliflower

Gogji
Black Cumin-flavoured Turnips

Gol Maas Kaachar
Lamb with Kachri

Gota Siddho
Whole Moong Beans & Vegetable Casserole

Grouse & Coco Bean Masala with Cobnut Crumble

Gushtaba
Pounded Meatballs in Light Cardamom Sauce

Hyderabadi Dum Ka Murgh
Slow-cooked Chicken Curry with Saffron, Turmeric, Chilli and Mint

Hyderabadi Dum ki Biryani
Aromatic Slow-cooked Biryani

Ilish Maachher Pulao
Hilsa Pulao

Illich Maachh Annanas
Hilsa with Pineapple

Indian Cold Coffee

Ishtoo (II)
Lamb Stew (II)

Jain-Style Mattar Paneer

Jaipuri Subz Seekh
Rajasthani Vegetarian Skewers

Jardalu Boti
Lamb Cooked with Apricots

Jeera Peas Pulao
Cumin and Pea Pulao

Jhingri Maach Malai
Prawn (Shrimp) Malai Curry

Kabargah
Batter-fried Lamb Ribs

Kabuli Chaneda Pulao
Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Pulao

Kacchi Biryani
Saffron-flavoured Meat Cooked with Rice

Kadalaparippu Payasam
Chana Dal Dessert

Kahoor ka Halwa
Dessert of Dates

Kairi ka Sherbet
Green Mango Sherbet

Kala Saranga
Black Pomfret

Kamala Phoolkopi
Cauliflower with Oranges

Kan Guchhi
Spiced Morels

Kashmiri Dahi Baingan
Kashmiri Aubergines

Kashmiri Murg Kebab
Chicken Kebabs

Kashmiri Pulao
Kashmiri Pulao

Kashmiri Qorma
Saffron-flavoured Lamb

Keema Baida Roti
Crispy Fried Flatbread Stuffed with Spicy Lamb, Chilli & Coriander

Keema Khichari
Savoury Minced (Ground) Meat Pulao

Keema Upama
Vermicelli with Minced (Ground) Lamb

Kerala Fish Moilee
Classic Coconut Fish Curry

Keralan Beef Chilli Fry

Keralan Kozhi Kuttan
Chicken Curry with Chillies and Coconut Milk

Kesar Elaychi Sherbet
Saffron & Cardamom Sherbet

Kesari Bhaath
Saffron-tinged Semolina (Farina)

Khad Murg
Baked Chicken

Khajoor Ka Halwa
Warm Date Pudding

Khare Maash ki Dal
Savoury Split Black Lentil Dal

Khare Masale ka Gosht
Lamb Cooked with Aromatic Whole Spices

Khare Masale ka Gosht
Lamb Cooked with Whole Spices

Khare Masale ka Murg
Chicken with Aromatic Whole Spices

Khatta Meetha Do Pyaza
Rajasthani Sweet & Sour Lamb

Khawamdum
Lamb & Vegetable Korma

Kheema Aloo Tikki
Spicy Lamb Potato Cakes

Kheer
Rice Pudding

Khumb Hara Pyaz
Mushrooms with Spring Onions (Scallions)

Khumb Matar Malai
Creamy Mushroom & Green Pea Curry

Kobari Kori Pulussu
Chicken in Coconut Sauce

Kofta Curry
Meatball Curry

Kolhapuri Naralicha Kombdi Rassa
Coconut Chicken Curry with Cardamom, Kashmiri Chillies and Coriander

Koli Milagu Masala
Pepper Chicken from Chettinad

Kolkata Doi Murgi
Creamy Chicken Curry with Cardamom, Black Pepper, Yoghurt and Mustard Oil

Kundan Kaliya
Golden Lamb Curry

Kundan Murg
White Chicken

Kurma Pulussu
Raw Jackfruit Curry

Kurmu Pulao
Jackfruit Pulao

Laal Maas
Red-Hot Lamb

Laal Maas (Indian Kitchen)
Rajasthani Lamb Curry

Lagan ka Keema
Baked Masala Minced (Ground) Lamb

Lamb Dalcha
Lamb and Lentil Stew

Lamb Haleem with Fresh Ginger

Lauki Musallam
Whole Stuffed Bottle Gourd (Calabash)

Lehm e Murgan
Invigorating Lamb Curry

Lucknowi Badami Murgh
Creamy Chicken Curry with Ground Almonds, Yoghurt, Cardamom and Fenugreek

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

Maharashtrian Sheera
Semolina Cooked in Butter, Cardamom and Saffron

Mahi Pulao
Fish Pulao

Malai Kofta
Stuffed Paneer Dumplings

Malyali Kozhi Biryani
Southern Indian Chicken Biryani

Martswangan Qorma
Chilli-flavoured Hot Lamb in Sauce

Masala Chaamp
Battered Chops

Masala Chai
Masala Tea

Matar Pulao
Pea Pulao

Mawe ki Kachori
Sweet Stuffed Kachori

Meat Beliram
Punjabi Lamb Curry

Mirch ka Chaap
Lamb Cutlets with Chilli & Tamarind

Muj Gaad
Fish with Radishes

Mung Dal ka Halwa
Moong Bean Dessert

Murg Biryani
Chicken Biryani from Lucknow

Murg Ishtoo
Chicken Stew

Murg Lazawab
Cold Curried Chicken

Murg Mumtaz
Celebratory Chicken Korma

Murg Pulao
Chicken Pulao

Murg Qorma (I)
Mughlia Chicken in Rich Sauce

Murg Qorma (II)
Spicy Chicken Drumsticks

Murg Rezhala
Chicken in Rezala Sauce

Murg Roganjosh
Chicken in a Rich Scarlet Sauce

Murg Shahjehani
Imperial Chicken

Murg Sheora-Natwara
Chieftain's Chicken

Murg ke Mokul
Mildly Spiced Chicken

Murg ke Parche
Chicken Fillet Kebabs

Murga ka Safed Pulao
White Chicken Pulao

Murgh Makhani
Butter Chicken

Murgh Makhni
Chicken Tikka in Creamed Fresh Tomatoes

Murgh Musallam
Whole Roast Chicken Stuffed with Mince, Cashews, Raisins, Green Chillies & Boiled Eggs

Musallam Raan
Slow-cooked Aromatic Leg of Lamb

Mutanjan Pulao
Sweet Lamb Pulao

Mutton Barra Kebab
Roasted Lamb Kebabs

Mutton Coconut Fry
Fried Lamb with Coconut

Mysore Pak
Rich Gram (Chickpea) Flour Confection

Nadru Yakhani
Lotus Root Curry

Nalli Gosht
Spiced Lamb Shanks

Nariyal ki Kheer
Coconut Rice Pudding

Neyappam
Deep-fried Rice Flour Balls

Nishashte ka Halwa
Wheatgerm Halwa

No-Churn Rose & Cardamom Ice Cream

Odi Pulao
Andhra Chicken Pulao

Old Delhi Chicken

Old Narangi

Palak Murgh
Spinach & Ginger Chicken Curry

Palpayasam
Rice Flour Dumplings in Sweet Milk

Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer in a Creamy Cashew and Tomato Curry with Saffron, Garam Masala and Fenugreek

Paneer Jaipuri
Rajasthani Curried Paneer

Panha

Paratha
Paratha

Parippu Payasam
Green Moong Dal Flavoured with Coconut Milk

Parsi Chora
Slow-Cooked Black-Eyed Beans with Cardamom, Chilli and Coriander

Parsi Kaju Ma Murgi
Parsi Creamy Chicken Curry

Parsi Mutton Pulao

Parsi Salli Boti
Apricot Lamb Curry with Crispy Potato Straws

Paruppu Payasam
Sweet Moong Dal & Cashew Pudding with Cardamom & Jaggery

Parval ki Mithai
Wax Gourd Sweets

Patisapta
Sweet Pancakes Filled with Dried Fruit

Paye ki Yakhni
Goats' Leg Soup

Payesh
Sweet Rice & Milk

Pinks

Pista Kulfi
Pistachio-flavoured Ice Cream

Plummaharaja

Podi Mamsam
Spicy Fried Lamb from Telangana

Puducherry Vegetable Kurma
Vegetable Korma with Coconut, Chilli and Turmeric

Punjabi Channa Masala
Spiced Chickpea Curry with Cumin, Tomato and Dried Mango Powder

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

Punjabi Kadhai Paneer
Stir-Fried Paneer & Peppers in a Kadhai Masala

Punjabi Khatte Chole
Chickpea & Tomato Curry with Ginger & Dried Mango

Qabooli
Rice & Dried Fruit Kedgeree

Qorma Dilpasand
Lamb Korma (II)

Qorma Pulao
Curried Lamb Pulao

Raan Musallam
Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb with Ginger, Cardamom, Cloves & Saffron

Ragi Halwa
Sweet Coarse Grain Dessert

Rajma
Kashmiri Red Kidney Beans

Rawa Payasam
Semolina & Milk Pudding

Rezhala
Lamb & Yoghurt Curry

Salli Kheema Pav
Minced Lamb with Chilli and Coconut

Shabdeg
Overnight Meat Pot

Shahi Qorma
Prince-like Curry

Shahi Qorma
Prince-like Chicken Curry

Shalgam Gosht
Lamb with Turnips

Shalgam ki Subzi
Curried Turnips

Shami Kebab
Classic Kebabs

Shami Kebab (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Lamb Kebabs with Cardamom, Chilli & Mint

Sheer Birinj
Regal Milk & Rice Dessert

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

Shrikhand (Indian Kitchen)
Yoghurt, Saffron and Cardamom Pudding

Shyaem
Minced (Ground) Lamb Cutlets in Yoghurt Sauce

Sikampoor Kebab (I)
Stuffed Lamb Kebabs

Sikampoor Kebab (II)
Lamb Patties

Sofiyani Pulao
Bohri Muslim Pulao

Sorpatel
Spicy Pork & Liver Curry

South Indian Kheer
Coconut Rice Pudding

Spiced Masala Chai

Subz ke Kakori
Vegetarian Skewers

Suji Halwa
Semolina Halwa

Sulla Rump of Venison with Chutney & Artichoke Crisps

Taar Qorma
Lamb with Rich Sauce

Taleli Masala Boomla
Fried Spiced Bombay Duck

Tamatar Chaaman
Paneer in Thick Tomato Sauce

Tamil Black Pepper Lamb Chops
Spicy Lamb Chop Curry with Ghee, Garlic, Chilli and Black Pepper

Tamil Kodi Kura
Poppy Seed & Coconut Chicken Curry

Tariwalla Murgh
Home-Style Chicken Curry

Tawe de Tikke
Boneless Pan-fried Lamb

Thanda Qorma
Cold Chicken Korma

Thandai (Tandoori Home Cooking)
Chilled Almond Milk Infused with Fennel, Cardamom & Rose

Thengakkai Kori
Chicken Curry (II)

Thor Muri Ghonto
Banana Stem Cooked with Rice

Tomato Pilau

Veinchana Royyaalu
Curried Prawns (Shrimp)

Velankanni Mutton Masala
Lamb Curry with Curry Leaves, Ginger, Green Chillies and Cashews

Wild Boar Laal Maas

Yakhni
Aromatic Lamb in a Tasty Sauce

Yakhni Pulao
Lamb Stock Pulao

Yakhni Pulao (Indian Kitchen)

Yel Adai
Coconut & Rice Pancakes

Zafrani Pulao
Saffron Rice

Zarda
Sweet Yellow Rice

Zarda Pulao
Sweet Rice





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




Dum ka Masala
Spice Mixture for Dum Dishes





Garam Masala





Garam Masala (I)
Garam Masala (I)





Garam Masala (II)
Garam Masala (II)





Garam Masala (Indian Kitchen)





Garam Masala (Tandoori Home Cooking)





Garam Masala (Thali)
Hot Spice Mix





Garam Masala Kashmiri
Kashmiri Garam Masala





Khas Garam Masala
Aromatic Garam Masala





Old Delhi Chicken Korma
Chicken Korma with Whole Spices, Turmeric, Cashews and Garam Masala

Parsi Gos Ma Kari
Classic Parsi Mutton Curry with Cardamom, Curry Leaves and Tamarind Paste





Parsi Margi Ma Kari
Spicy Chicken Curry with Dried Chillies, Garlic and a Classic Parsi Masala





Tandoori Chaat Masala
Tandoori Chaat Masala


