Green Cardamom Pods

Green Cardamom Pods (Choto Elach) — Bright Floral Aroma in a Small Green Pod

Green Cardamom Pods bring a bright, sweet and floral aroma to both savoury and sweet dishes. Also commonly known as Cardamom Pods and called Choto Elach or simply Elach (ছোট এলাচ) in Bangladesh, they are ideal for biryani, pulao, curries, desserts, tea and milk-based recipes. Use the pods whole or lightly crushed to release their fragrant seeds gradually during cooking.

Floral, Sweet & Freshly Citrusy

• Bright aromatic seeds protected inside whole pods
• Sweet floral fragrance with citrus notes
• Suitable for savoury and sweet recipes
• A small quantity gives noticeable aroma

Tea, Payesh, Korma & Beyond

Crush the pod gently before use or remove the seeds for grinding.

• Tea, spiced milk and warm drinks
• Payesh, firni, shemai and desserts
• Biryani, pulao, korma and curries
• Cakes, biscuits and spice blends

Keeping Choto Elach Bright

Whole pods protect the seeds, so avoid grinding more than needed.

• Store airtight away from sunlight
• Keep dry and away from kitchen steam
• Crush only before use
• Check the label for origin and best-before information

Choto Elach Essentials

• Product: Green Cardamom Pods
• Common name: Choto Elach
• Available sizes: 100 g, 250 g, 500 g
• Product format: Whole ingredient
• Best suited for: Tea, spiced milk and warm drinks, Payesh, firni, shemai and desserts, Biryani, pulao, korma and curries
• Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and follow the pack instructions.