Cardamom

Cardamom is the typical spice of Indian cuisine, it is used in the composition of all curries and all masales. The scent of cardamom is pleasant, penetrating, slightly camphorated, with a hint of pepper and lemon. Cardamom scents Arabian coffee and oriental desserts. A popular spice in Scandinavia, it perfumes cakes, mulled wines, pies, cold meats. Closer to home, the seeds can flavor fabulous gingerbread.