1. Masala Chai:

• Crush green elaichi pods and add them to a pot of brewing tea along with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Sweeten with sugar or honey and add milk for a delightful masala chai.

2. Cardamom Rice Pudding (Kheer):

• Infuse milk with elaichi while preparing rice pudding. Add rice, sugar, and simmer until creamy. Garnish with nuts and raisins for a comforting dessert.

3. Chicken Biryani:

• Include elaichi in the spice blend for biryani. Combine with cloves, cinnamon, and other spices to create a fragrant and flavorful mix for marinating chicken and seasoning rice.

4. Elaichi Lassi:

• Blend yogurt, sugar, and crushed elaichi for a refreshing and aromatic cardamom lassi. Garnish with a pinch of ground elaichi for added flavor.

5. Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa):

• Grate carrots and cook with milk, sugar, and elaichi for a delicious Indian carrot halwa. Garnish with nuts for extra richness.

6. Spiced Almond Cookies:

• Add ground elaichi to a classic almond cookie recipe for a spiced and aromatic twist. Enjoy these fragrant cookies with tea or coffee.

7. Cardamom Infused Syrup:

• Simmer water, sugar, and crushed elaichi to create a cardamom-infused syrup. Use it to sweeten beverages, desserts, or drizzle over pancakes and waffles.

8. Cardamom Flavored Ice Cream:

• Infuse milk and cream with elaichi while making a custard base for homemade ice cream. Churn and freeze for a uniquely spiced treat.

9. Orange Cardamom Chicken:

• Marinate chicken with a mixture of orange juice, crushed elaichi, garlic, and ginger. Roast or grill for a citrusy and aromatic chicken dish.

10. Cardamom Coffee: - Sprinkle a pinch of ground elaichi into your coffee grounds before brewing for a subtly spiced and aromatic cup of cardamom coffee.