Cardamom Black

In India, black cardamom is felt superior for spicy and rustic dishes and can be used in liberal amounts. Black cardamoms enhance and intensify the taste of other ingredients if used after crushing a bit and then used.The fruit is 4 to 6 times size of small cardamom has an acceptable taste, flavor and aroma that stimulates the taste buds when used in rice and meat preparations, besides a wide range of beverages and sweets. In India, it is a popular ingredient of pan masala. India being the largest producer of black cardamom enjoys the monopoly in this spice. The main production centers are the sub-Himalayan ranges spread across Sikkim and Darjeeling district of West Bengal.