“Queen of Spices,” is celebrated worldwide for its aromatic intensity and versatile applications.
The knowledge of local farmers, make Idukki one of the most trusted names in high-quality cardamom production.
The cool climate and ideal altitudes between 600 to 1,500 meters above sea level contribute to the development of rich, flavorful cardamom, making it a highly sought-after product in global markets.
Idukki’s cardamom is graded into several classes to meet international demand
Cardamom cultivation is concentrated in the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, South India, between 600 to 1,500 meters above mean sea level. The region falls between 8°–30°N latitude and 75°–78°E longitude.Apart from India, it is grown commercially in Guatemala
and on a smaller scale in countries such as Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea.
Culinary Uses
In the Middle East, it’s an integral part of spiced coffee and desserts.
Scandinavian countries incorporate cardamom in bread, pastries, and holiday treats.
In India, it elevates curries, rice dishes, and festive sweets.
European and North American cuisines use it in sausages, stews, and spice blends.
Industrial and Medicinal Applications
A crucial ingredient in teas, liquors, and confectioneries.
Adds a warm, exotic aroma to fragrances.
Used in traditional remedies for its digestive and detoxifying properties.
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Chhoti Elaichi |
| Bengali | Chhoti Elachi |
| Gujarati | Elaychi |
| Kannada | Yelakki |
| Kashmiri | Aalbud |
| Malayalam | Elathari |
| Marathi | Velchil |
| Oriya | Alaichi |
| Punjabi | Elaychi |
| Sanskrit | Ela |
| Tamil | Yelakkai or Elakkai |
| Telugu | Yealak-Kayulu or Elakkayi |
| Urdu | Ilaychi |
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Cardamomo |
| French | Cardamome |
| German | Kardamom |
| Swedish | Kardemumma |
| Arabic | Hal |
| Dutch | Kardemom |
| Italian | Cardamomo |
| Portuguese | Cardamomo |
| Russian | Kardamon |
| Japanese | Karudamon |
| Chinese | Pai-tou-k'ou |