Definition of «cardamom»

Cardamom is a spice that comes from the seed pods of various plants in the ginger family. It has a sweet, floral flavor and is commonly used in baking, as well as in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Cardamom is also known for its medicinal properties and is often used to treat digestive issues and respiratory problems.

Usage examples

  1. Add a pinch of cardamom to your morning coffee for a unique and aromatic flavor.
  2. Sprinkle ground cardamom over your baked goods, such as cookies or cakes, for a delicious twist.
  3. Use cardamom pods to infuse flavor into rice dishes, stews, or curries.
  4. Create a homemade chai tea by simmering milk with black tea, cardamom pods, cinnamon, and other spices.
  5. Enhance the taste of your smoothies or yogurt by blending cardamom powder into them.
  6. Make a refreshing cardamom-infused lemonade by mixing freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, sugar, and crushed cardamom seeds.
  7. Whip up a flavorful cardamom marinade for meat or poultry by combining crushed cardamom pods, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  8. Brew cardamom tea by steeping crushed cardamom seeds in hot water and enjoy it with honey or lemon.
  9. Create a homemade spice blend by combining ground cardamom with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a warm and aromatic seasoning.
  10. Use cardamom extract or essence to add a potent cardamom flavor to your desserts, such as ice cream or frosting.

Sentences with «cardamom»

  • The addition of ground cardamom adds a warm sweetness that won't stand out immediately, but I feel would be lacking without it. (baked-theblog.com)
  • Leave a good handful of cardamom pods in a jar of sugar and just keep topping up. (tinandthyme.uk)
  • I have a jar of sugar with cardamom pods sitting in it permanently on the go. (tinandthyme.uk)
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