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Prakritiko | Smoked Black Cardamom Powder 70gms

Name: Prakritiko | Smoked Black Cardamom Powder 70gms
SKU: 2341
Price: 399.00 INR
Availability: InStock

399.00 ₹

Black Cardamom is a wonder spice native to the hills of Darjeeling. Often referred to as “Bada Alaichi” in our local Lingua, it has been a part of our local cuisine since time immemorial. These are freshly sourced from the small farmers in Lamahatta, Darjeeling who have been cultivating this wonder spice for generations.
They are in the form of pods which are traditionally smoke-dried to give a bold and assertive flavour with a strong aroma. The pods have tough, dried, wrinkly skin, are roughly one inch in length and house small, sticky, dark-coloured seeds. It is the world’s third most expensive spice after vanilla and saffron. The powerful smoky aroma with a subtle hint of menthol gives Black Cardamom a character that is quintessentially Darjeelingé.

Note: The product comes in Upcycled packaging.

Categories: All Food & Beverages, All Products, Spices & Herbs Tags: caradamom, darjeeling, himalayan

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Health benefits –
• Good for the digestive system & helps in fighting stomach ulcers.
• Keeps issues of gas & bloating at bay.
• Helps in maintaining good heart health & keep a check on our blood pressure.
• Helps clear respiratory tract.
• The strong aroma can help in curing bad breath problems. It can also help in curing
both teeth & gum infection.
• Rich in anti-bacterial properties & is a good antioxidant.
• Rich in Vitamin C – helps keep the system toxic-free & improves blood circulation
• Helps in preventing scalp infection & provides proper nourishment to the hair due to
its anti-oxidative properties.

Additional Information –
Raw Cardamom is smoked with the help of a Bhar, a stand with a netting screen that is put over a chula – traditional firewood furnace. It is kept just for the right amount of time, at the right distance so that there is just the required amount of heat & smoke that the cardamom gets exposed to. It takes about 36 hours to smoke one batch of cardamom & the farmers do a rotation to monitor & ensure that the cardamom does not come in contact with direct fire. This traditional process is a long and archaic one but the patience required to get the aromatic result, makes the process even more endearing.