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Though cardamom is used extensively in Indian cuisine, be it masala chai, cakes, ice cream and sweets, It is also used in several popular dishes like butter chicken, chana masala, tandoori chicken and other baked recipes too.

Egyptians used it for medicinal purposes and the most common practice in Egypt was chewing of cardamom pods to keep their breath fresh. Whereas Romans, Greeks extracted oil and used it in perfumes due to its aromatic nature. 

It also bears the title Queen of spices. Cardamom plants are mostly cultivated in the western ghats region with a good amount of rainfall. And, yield of the plant is impressive in areas which have an elevation from at least 1000 feet above sea level. 

Just like every other spice crop, it requires considerate care and the process doesn’t just stop there. Harvesting cardamom pods are heavily dependent on skilled harvesters. Harvesters carefully hold the stalk at the base of the stem and pluck these pods swiftly without damaging them. 

While plucking some pods doesn’t come easily, those pods must remain at the stalk itself. During the time of harvest, moisture content of these pods are high and cannot be sold in the market. So immediately after harvest, these pods must be dried to prevent losing its flavor and ensure longer shelf life. Once dried, these pods are graded based on the size, shape, color. 

Along with its unique flavor and ability to bring freshness in recipes. It has promising medicinal values too. It is rich in antioxidants and has a diuretic property which helps in reducing blood pressure. 

In ayurveda medicine, it has been used to treat detoxifying and digestive problems. Even modern medicine affirms that cardamom helps in reducing gastric ulcers. JKL Farm assures to provide top quality organic green cardamom at affordable prices to our customers.