Green cardamons have several uses and can be incorporated into a variety of recipes:

1. Baking: Green cardamom adds a delightful flavour to baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and bread. You can crush the cardamom pods and add the seeds to your dough or batter. It pairs well with flavors like vanilla, almond, and citrus.
2. Chai Tea: Green cardamom is an essential ingredient in traditional Indian chai tea. It provides a warm and aromatic note to the tea. Crush a few cardamom pods and add them to your tea while it’s steeping for a deliciously fragrant beverage.
3. Curries and Rice Dishes: Green cardamom is commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines to flavour curries, rice dishes, and biryanis. Add whole cardamom pods while cooking to infuse the dish with its fragrance. Remember to remove the pods before serving.
4. Desserts and Sweet Treats: Green cardamom is a fantastic spice for enhancing the flavours of desserts. You can add it to puddings, custards, ice creams, and fruit salads. It works particularly well with flavors like cinnamon, saffron, and rosewater.
5. Infused Beverages: Crushed green cardamom pods can be steeped in hot water to create a refreshing and aromatic infused drink. You can sweeten it with honey or sugar and serve it hot or over ice.
6. Spiced Coffee: Add a pinch of ground green cardamom to your coffee grounds before brewing for a unique and aromatic twist to your morning cup of joe.

• 125g rice (basmati or jasmine)
• 750ml milk
• 50g sugar (adjust to taste)
• 4-5 green cardamom pods, crushed
• Chopped nuts and raisins for garnish (optional)

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a saucepan, combine the rice, milk, and crushed cardamom pods.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked and the mixture has thickened.
4. Stir in the sugar and continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the pudding has reached your desired consistency.
5. Remove from heat and let the pudding cool slightly. Remove the cardamom pods.
6. Serve the rice pudding warm or chilled, garnished with chopped nuts and raisins if desired.