Black cardamom, also known as Begal cardamom or brown cardamom, is similar to the Indian green cardamom but has a much smokier flavour, as it is traditionally dried over an open fire. It is most commonly used in slow-cooked meat stews and is never used in sweet dishes.

Black cardamom is a key ingredient in India's famous garam masala spice mixture and several other masalas mixes. Never use instead of green cardamom in a recipe 

50g