Large Cardamom

Black cardamom has a fresh and aromatic aroma. Camphor is easily discernible in its odour. By virtue of the traditional drying procedure over open flames, the spice also acquires a strong smoky flavour. Black cardamom pods can be used in soups, chowders, casseroles, and marinades for smoky flavor. Black cardamom is often erroneously described as an inferior substitute for green cardamom by those who are unfamiliar with the spice. Although the flavor differs from the more common green cardamom, black cardamom is sometimes used by large-scale commercial bakers because of its relative cheapness.

Black cardamom also known as brown cardamom, is a plant in the family Zingiberaceae. Its seed pods have a strong, smoky, camphor