Green Cardamom (Choti Elaichi)

Description

Green Cardamom (Choti Elaichi) (چھوٹی الائچی)

Choti Elaichi is the queen of spices. Our green cardamom pods are bold, green and full of sweet fragrance.

Quick facts

Below are the ways Choti Elaichi is valued in Pakistani homes and kitchens. This is traditional and general information, not medical advice.

15 ways to use Choti Elaichi

1. Doodh patti: Crush 1 to 2 pods and boil with tea.
2. Kashmiri qehwa: Add with cinnamon and saffron.
3. After meals: Chew one pod for fresh breath.
4. Kheer: Grind the seeds and sprinkle on kheer.
5. Zarda: Add whole pods to sweet rice.
6. Biryani: Add to the rice water.
7. Qorma: Fry with whole spices.
8. Halwa: Stir ground seeds into halwa.
9. Coffee: Add a crushed pod to coffee.
10. Baking: Use ground seeds in cakes and rusks.
11. Garam masala: Add to rich spice blends.
12. Lassi: Add a pinch of powder to sweet lassi.
13. Elaichi sugar: Grind with sugar for flavoured sugar.
14. Travel: Carry a few pods for journeys.
15. Storage: Keep whole pods and grind when needed.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Choti Elaichi

1. Queen of spices: One of the most loved spices in the world.
2. Chai aroma: The classic flavour of Pakistani doodh patti.
3. Qehwa essential: Key in Kashmiri and Peshawari qehwa.
4. Mouth freshener: Chewed after meals for fresh breath.
5. Digestive tradition: Used in the tradition after rich meals.
6. Sweets and desserts: Essential in kheer, zarda, halwa and mithai.
7. Biryani and qorma: Adds sweet aroma to rice and gravies.
8. Stomach comfort tradition: Chewed in the tradition for a calm stomach.
9. Nausea tradition: Old desi habit during journeys.
10. Cooling aroma: Unani tradition calls it refreshing for the heart.
11. Throat tradition: Chewed in the tradition for the throat.
12. Garam masala: Part of rich spice blends.
13. Baking spice: Used in cakes, rusks and biscuits.
14. Coffee flavour: A pod in coffee gives an Arabic style taste.
15. Unani formulas: Used by hakeems in many preparations.
16. Whole pod freshness: Keeps its oils much longer than powder.
17. Small amount needed: One or two pods flavour a whole pot.
18. Gift item: A traditional gift and hospitality spice.
19. Long shelf life: Stays fragrant in a closed jar.
20. Kitchen staple: Used daily in Pakistani homes.

Buying tip: Good choti elaichi pods are bright green, plump and full of black seeds with a strong sweet smell. Pale, split or empty pods are old.

Why buy from Maqsood Herbal Store

We have been in the herbal trade since 2005. Every item is checked for correct identity, colour, smell and cleanliness, and packed fresh after you order. We deliver all over Pakistan within 3 days for a flat Rs 300. You can pay by Cash on Delivery, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Sealed items can be returned within 7 days.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Please see a doctor

Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment. Please see a doctor or a qualified hakeem before using any herb for a health problem, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, giving it to a child, taking regular medicine, or have a long term illness. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice any allergy or side effect.

Need guidance? WhatsApp Hakeem Rizwan Maqsood at +92 301 7531564, daily from 9 AM to 9 PM.

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چھوٹی الائچی: مقصود ہربل اسٹور سے اصل اور صاف مال، احتیاط سے پیک کیا گیا۔ کسی بیماری میں استعمال سے پہلے ڈاکٹر یا حکیم سے مشورہ ضرور کریں۔ پورے پاکستان میں 300 روپے ڈیلیوری، کیش آن ڈیلیوری دستیاب۔

Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this page describes traditional use only and is not medical advice.