Cardamom

Ground Cardamom has a strong, sweet, pungent flavor with hints of lemon, mint and eucalyptus.  In Indian recipes whole cardamom seeds are used to prepare basmati rice and various         curries, pulses and other rice dishes Also found in Indian sweets and drinks  Used in Western Europe in Dutch biscuits and Scandinavian aquavit, cakes, pastries Use sparingly in pickles, mulled wines, cooked meat, poultry and shellfish In Middle Eastern recipes ground cardamom is used in preparing desserts  Cardamom mixed with ginger, cloves and cinnamon is great in rice pudding, black tea           and even hot chocolate Warm, slightly spicy flavor complements traditional coffee cake 1/2 c glass jar