Elaichi or Green cardamom, known as Velchi in Maharashtra, is an aromatic spice used extensively in sweets and sometimes while making gravies. Although it is an expensive spice, very small amounts of cardamom seeds or elaichi powder are required to add flavor and aroma to a dish.

 Many people dislike biting into the cardamom seed, hence elaichi powder is a better option. Cardamom powder also gets easily mixed into desserts and gravies and hence is easy to use in powder form. Tea becomes much more flavourful when one adds elaichi. Tea powder or tea masalas often contain cardamom powder too.  

Cardamom Powder Benefits

Cardamom has anti-oxidant and diuretic properties. This can help lower blood pressure. It is anti-inflammatory and also aids in digestion. It is used in ancient remedies to prevent cavities and reduce bad breath. In powder form, it can lower blood sugar levels.