Vietnam
Black Cardamom
4.73 reviewsBlack cardamom, smoke-dried over open flame for a bold, resinous, campfire aroma worlds apart from its green cousin. A savory backbone for dals, biryanis, and slow braises.
Form
Size
Origin: Vietnam
Freshly harvested · Year-round
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- Single-origin, traceable to its growing region
- Most orders ship next business day
- FSSC 22000, Organic, Kosher and Non-GMO
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Product specs
- Harvest time
- Year-round
- Grades
- No grades.
- Certificate of Analysis
- Aerobic Plate Count, Coliforms, E.Coli, Mold, Yeast, Salmonella, heavy metals.
- Water activity
- <0.70
- Molds
- <0.01%
- Foreign matter
- <0.01%
Shipping & returns
Stocked items ship in 2–7 business days; larger and custom orders ship on a quoted timeline. Shipping is calculated at checkout by weight and destination.
Because these are food products, we can't accept returns of opened goods. If an order arrives damaged, incorrect, or short, email sales@noblehousespice.com within 7 days and we'll make it right. See our full terms.
Black Cardamom
$327.14 · 20 lb
Frequently asked
- How is black cardamom different from green cardamom?
- Black cardamom (Amomum subulatum) is a larger pod, smoke-dried over open flame for a bold, resinous, almost campfire aroma. Green cardamom is bright, sweet, and floral. They are different species and not interchangeable.
- Can I substitute black cardamom for green?
- Not really. Green is sweet and aromatic for chai and baking; black is smoky and savory for dals, biryanis, and slow braises. Swapping one for the other changes the dish.
- How do I use black cardamom?
- Use whole pods in long-cooked savory dishes (curries, dals, braises, rice), then remove before serving, or grind the seeds into spice blends like garam masala.
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Bought Black Cardamom from us? Send us your review.
- Verified buyer
Smoky, big pods
Large, whole badi elaichi with a strong smoky-camphor aroma. Goes into our garam masala and every biryani. Much more fragrant than the boxes from the wholesaler.
Harpreet S. · Punjabi restaurant · Fremont, CA
- Verified buyer
We use black cardamom in our master stock and for lu wei. Pods are intact and aromatic. Fast shipping.
Lily Z. · Chinese braised meats · Houston, TX
Very good quality. Strong flavor, so one pod is plenty for a pot of dal. A 4 lb box will outlast me but the price per pound is good.
Sam W. · Home cook · Denver, CO
