Green Cardamom

Green cardamom, like the black variety, is part of the ginger family. The green cardamom plant, elettaria, is also known as true cardamom and is the most popular variety of cardamom. It is used to flavour food and drink, as a spice and in medicine.

Cumin

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) Said to be the second most popular spice globally, here we delve into the description of cumin; where it is found and how it is used.  A common ingredient in cuisines all over the world, we look at cooking with cumin and the uses of cumin in curries, as well as its herbal remedies. Cumin is the seed of a small umbelliferous plant that is part of the parsley family.  The plant has a slim stem that grows to 20cm tall and has small pink and white flowers.  The plant needs a hot climate to grow and is hand harvested when the seeds turn brown. The seeds themselves are about 3-6mm in…