Cardamom Pod Black

Black cardamom, also known as hill cardamom, Bengal cardamom, greater cardamom, Indian cardamom, Nepal cardamom, winged cardamom, or brown cardamom, comes from either of two species in the family Zingiberaceae. Its seed pods have a strong camphor-like flavor, with a smoky character derived from the method of drying.

Unlike green cardamom, this spice is rarely used in sweet dishes. It is most commonly used in hearty meat stews, or braised meat dishes.