Black Cardamom Pods

Black Cardamom Pods (Boro Elach) — Smoky Pods for Deep, Savoury Aroma

Black Cardamom Pods bring a deep, smoky and warming aroma to savoury dishes. Also commonly known as Large Cardamom and called Boro Elach or Kalo Elach (বড় এলাচ) in Bangladesh, they are especially suited to biryani, pulao, meat curries, slow-cooked dishes and robust spice blends. Use whole or lightly crushed so their bold flavour develops gradually during cooking.

Smoky, Resinous & Full-Bodied

• Large pods with bold savoury aroma
• Smoky and woody character
• Best for slow-cooked, robust dishes
• Strong enough for very measured use

Built for Biryani & Slow Cooking

Lightly crush the pod to release aroma, then simmer whole and remove before serving when preferred.

• Biryani, pulao and tehari
• Meat curries, korma and nihari-style dishes
• Stocks, soups and braises
• Garam masala and whole-spice blends

Protecting the Smoky Oils

Keep the pods whole until use whenever possible.

• Store in an airtight container
• Keep away from heat, moisture and sunlight
• Crush only when ready to cook
• Refer to the pack for origin and best-before details

Boro Elach Profile

• Product: Black Cardamom Pods
• Common name: Boro Elach
• Available sizes: 100 g, 250 g, 500 g
• Product format: Whole ingredient
• Best suited for: Biryani, pulao and tehari, Meat curries, korma and nihari-style dishes, Stocks, soups and braises
• Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and follow the pack instructions.