{"product_id":"traditional-wood-fired-black-cardamom","title":"Traditional Wood-Fire Dried Black Cardamom","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome things shouldn't be rushed. This is one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur large cardamom — known locally as Thulo Alainchi — is hand-harvested from the forested hills of Taplejung, Ilam, Sankhuwasabha, and Panchthar, Nepal, at elevations of around 1,700 metres. Each pod is dried the traditional way, over wood-fire bhattis (firewood stoves), giving it a deep, smoky, resinous aroma you simply can't get any other way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm, earthy, and unmistakably Himalayan — this is the cardamom that makes your curries, stews, and masalas taste like they were made by someone's grandmother. The best kind of compliment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Hand-harvested at 1,700m in Eastern Nepal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Traditionally wood-fire dried for deep smoky aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Whole pods, nothing removed or added\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ From Taplejung, Ilam, Sankhuwasabha \u0026amp; Panchthar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Ethically sourced, small-batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eWhole spice tempering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crack the pod slightly and add to hot oil or ghee at the start of cooking. The smoky oils infuse into the base of the dish and carry through everything\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e ✦ \u003cstrong\u003eCurries, dals \u0026amp; slow braises\u003c\/strong\u003e — Add 1–2 pods to any rich curry, dal makhani, rajma, or slow-braised lamb, goat, or chicken. The smokiness cuts through richness and adds depth that's hard to identify but impossible to miss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eBiryani \u0026amp; pilaf rice\u003c\/strong\u003e — Add cracked pods to the whole spice mix when tempering rice. The smokiness perfumes every grain subtly — essential in a proper biryani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eChai \u0026amp; spiced drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crack open a pod and add the seeds to your chai masala for a smoky warmth green cardamom alone can't give. Works beautifully in spiced hot chocolate and mulled wine too\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eGaram masala \u0026amp; spice blends\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grind the seeds (not the husk) and add to homemade garam masala or meat masala. The smokiness is what gives a great garam masala its depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eDry rubs \u0026amp; barbecue\u003c\/strong\u003e — Crush the pods and add to a rub for grilled or smoked meats. The natural smokiness in the spice complements and deepens the char from the grill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUse 1–2 whole pods per dish — assertive but not overpowering. The seeds carry the flavour; the husk is for infusing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-020f6f0a-7fff-ac30-7ec2-7a5ca7768613\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLarge\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-020f6f0a-7fff-ac30-7ec2-7a5ca7768613\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCardamom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-a802f3d9-7fff-2882-5522-d8ff2fdd51dc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Value: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEssential oils, Cineole, Antioxidant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place. Reseal after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Himalayan Harvest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49237943550209,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9013\/1713\/files\/SHOPIFYCREATIVES-4_7a464cb1-97f5-4205-ad2c-9b08488311c1.png?v=1780910711","url":"https:\/\/himalayan-harvest.com\/products\/traditional-wood-fired-black-cardamom","provider":"Himalayan Harvest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}