Alleppey Green Cardamom (8mm+ Bold)
छोटी इलायची (Chhoti Elaichi)
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Hand-plucked from cloud-forest elevations of 1,200m in Idukki. Pods are sorted to 8mm+ jumbo grade, sun-dried in specialized vacuum barns to preserve vibrant green chlorophyll and intense volatile oils.
Intense eucalyptus, sweet camphor, and citrus floral notes with warm lingering cardamom sweetness.
Malabar Heritage Spice Growers Cooperative
100% fair-trade direct farm gate payout • Harvested November 2025
Gas Chromatography & HPLC Certified Compound Analysis
Every production batch of Garam Masala spices is analyzed by independent NABL-accredited food testing laboratories. Below are the verified metrics for this lot:
Culinary Pairings & Sommelier Recommendations
Crack 4 pods gently between your thumb and forefinger into hot ghee before adding rice. The essential oils infuse the cooking steam, creating an unmistakable royal wedding aroma.
Crush with a mortar and pestle together with dry sonth ginger and black peppercorns. Add to boiling water for 3 minutes before introducing tea leaves and whole milk.
Single-Estate Soil & Altitude Pedigree
Grown under the canopy of native evergreen trees in the Western Ghats. The rich laterite soil and continuous mist blankets between 1,100m and 1,300m elevation slow the seed pod maturation, resulting in denser seeds packed with cineole and terpinyl acetate.
