Miras Cardamom

Native to India, cardamom is related to ginger. However, countries like Sri Lanka and Guatemala also cultivate cardamom. The cardamom Milas offers is from India. Its flavour is fruity, spicy and lemon-like with a hint of honeysuckle and menthol. The small green pods are harvested by hand before they open to prevent the seeds from falling out. They are then dried in the sun. The whole cardamom pod can be cooked in soups, or sauces to go with roasts for a typical oriental taste. Sometimes the seeds in the pods are ground to add a special refreshing touch to home-made cakes and biscuits.