Q. How is cardamom used in cooking?

Cardamom is considered to be the most commonly used Indian whole garam masala in various types of vegetables and meat curries. It is profoundly used in both sweet and savory items and can be efficiently used in rice puddings cakes payasam and more. Similarly cardamom pods can also be used in cooking meats vegetable and gravies. If added it enhances the flavors of soups chowders casseroles and marinades. One of the core ingredients of Garam Masala which is added to curries gravies and rice dishes is black cardamom.