Badi Elaichi | Black Cardamom | काली इलायची

Botanical Name: Amomum subulatum
Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Other Names:

• English: Black Cardamom

• Hindi: बड़ी इलायची / काली इलायची

• Sanskrit: स्थूल एला (Sthoola Ela), कृष्टएला

• Tamil: பெரிய ஏலக்காய் (Periya Elakkai)

• Telugu: పెద్ద ఏలకులు (Pedda Elakulu)

• Gujarati: મોટી એલચી

• Bengali: বড় এলাচ

• Kannada: ದೊಡ್ಡ ಏಲಕ್ಕಿ

• Malayalam: വലിയ എലക്ക

• Punjabi: ਵੱਡੀ ਇਲਾਇਚੀ

✨ Product Description:

Badi Elaichi, or Black Cardamom, is a bold and aromatic spice known for its smoky flavor and deep medicinal value. Unlike its green cousin, it is dried over open flames, giving it a distinct robust taste. A staple in Indian kitchens, especially in garam masala blends and rich curries, Badi Elaichi not only enhances flavor but also supports health and digestion.

🌿 Benefits:

• 🔹 Aids digestion and relieves acidity.

• 🔹 Helps with respiratory issues like asthma and congestion.

• 🔹 Acts as a natural detoxifier and diuretic.

• 🔹 Possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

• 🔹 Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for Vata-Pitta balancing.

📦 Usage:

• Commonly used in biryanis, dals, meat preparations, and masala chai.

• Infused in herbal decoctions or kadhas for respiratory health.