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Badi Elaichi · Black Cardamom
बड़ी इलायची
Large, smoky pods dried over open fire. The backbone of Awadhi and Punjabi gravies.
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What it adds
Why your food needs it
A deep, smoky, camphor-like aroma that makes gravies taste slow-cooked.
Ingredients
What’s inside
Black cardamom (100%).
No added colour, preservatives or MSG. Packed in a compostable zipper pouch: press to seal after every use.
How & where to use
Where it goes in your kitchen
How: Crack one pod and add to hot oil at the start, or drop whole into rice and stocks.
Storage: Airtight jar, cool and dry. Whole spices hold their aroma longest.
“One badi elaichi in the chole while they boil. That is the secret of the dark, smoky flavour.”
Ayurveda · आयुर्वेद
Traditional benefits
- Traditionally considered warming in Ayurveda
- Used in winter cooking and in garam masala
This describes traditional use in Ayurveda and Indian home cooking. It is not medical advice, and our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult a doctor for any health condition.
Nutrition
Nutritional values
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 10.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66.0 g |
| Total fat | 4.0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 26.0 g |
Approximate typical values from standard food composition data. Final label values come from lab analysis of each product. Spices are used in small amounts, so a serving adds very little of these.
Lab report
Tested before it is packed
Batch SS-BAD-0001 · sample format. The QR on your pack opens the full NABL lab report for your exact batch.
| Test | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pesticide residue (200+ screened) | Not detected / within FSSAI limit | Pass |
| Added colour (incl. Sudan dyes) | Not detected | Pass |
| Lead and heavy metals | Within FSSAI limit | Pass |
| Starch, husk and fillers | Not detected | Pass |
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