Green Cardamom (Elaichi) | Bold 8mm Whole Pods, Sourced Fresh

Whole Green Cardamom for Every Indian Household

Hathi Green Cardamom is Extra Bold grade (8mm) and export quality. It’s sourced from the hill farms of Kerala. Every elaichi pod is hygienically processed through automated cleaning and sterilization, with zero manual contact. Rich in aroma and flavour. Perfect for Indian sweets, biryani, and masala chai.

Why Indian Families Choose Hathi Green Cardamom?

- Hygienically Packed

- Fresh. Effiecient. Pure

- Lab Tested Every Batch

- Flavour locked packaging 

- Exported to 60+ Countries

About Hathi Green Cardamom

Green cardamom is a triangular seed pod from the ginger family. There are small black seeds inside each pod. It carries a sweet, slightly floral, and warm aroma. It is known as the "Queen of Spices" because it’s one of the oldest whole spices used in Indian kitchens.

Origin and Sourcing

Hathi Masala sources cardamom from the farms in the hills of Kerala. The rich soil and consistent rainfall in those farms give the cardamom its naturally strong aroma and high volatile essential oil content.  Kerala is India’s largest supplier of cardamom. It’s famous for the majority of the country's premium-grade elaichi.

The Process Behind the Purity and Quality

Hathi is using automated cleaning machines to clean cardamom without human contact. It removes dust and broken pods. Then the pods pass through an advanced sterilization facility before being graded by size. Only Extra Bold (AGEB) pods with a diameter of 8mm or greater can be chosen.

How to Use Green Cardamom in Your Kitchen

- Masala chai is the most popular use of cardamom among Indians. Add 2-3 lightly crushed pods to the water before boiling.

- For Biryani and Pulao, add 3-4 whole pods to the hot oil or ghee before adding onions. They enhance the flavor of your rice recipes.

- To make Indian mitha: Drop in 2 whole pods as the milk heats. Keep for a good flavor or remove before serving.

- Chew 1 pod after a heavy meal. It’s a common habit in Indian households.

Extra Bold Grade: What It Means

Hathi Sabut Elaichi is graded Extra Bold, the highest grade under Indian cardamom grading standards.

A large pod holds more seeds and delivers a stronger aroma. AGEB grade is what premium spice traders and export buyers specifically look for.

Benefits of including Green Cardamom in Your Diet

Elaichi(cardamom) contains multiple vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, zinc, calcium, and magnesium, as well as antioxidants.

Cardamom helps reduce indigestion. Chewing a pod after meals is a common habit in Indian households to reduce post-meal heaviness. Its antibacterial properties fight oral bacteria and keep the gums healthy.

These are natural benefits of cardamom. It’s not a medicine and doesn’t replace medical advice.

Storage: Store it in an airtight container. Keep in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight. Whole pods retain their aroma longer than any processed form. Use within 12 months of opening.

Quality You Can Trust

Every batch of hathi Elaichi goes through a strict quality process before it reaches you:

- The entire process is completely automated, with no human involvement.

- Spices come from trusted farmers.

- Our manufacturing facility is ISO 22000- and FSSAI-certified.

- We never add artificial colours or additives to our products.

Today, families in 20+ countries use Hathi Masala products. A trust earned over more than 70 years of honest quality.

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