Black Cardamom Grams:50 Glossary Botanical name Gymnema sylvestre

Glossary Botanical name Gymnema sylvestre  Common name Periploca of the the woods  Hindi Gurmar

Some East Indian bottled masalas also use nagkesar or cinnamon buds as an ingredient

It is one of the most expensive spices

An economical option of small white pieces packed in nitrogen-flushed vacuum sachets

This spice is not be confused with Shahi Jeera (imperial cumin)

Black Cardamom Grams:50 Glossary Botanical name Gymnema sylvestreBlack cardamom is often erroneously described as an inferior substitute for green cardamom by those unfamiliar with the spice; actually it is used best in hearty meat stews and similar dishes. The pods are used as a spice, in a similar manner to green cardamom pods, but those have a different flavour. Unlike green cardamom, this spice is rarely used in sweet dishes. Its smoky flavour and aroma derive from traditional methods of drying over open flames