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Cardamom Is Trending (and Here Are 12 Ways to Cook with It)

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News flash, foodies: Cardamom is having a major moment. For the uninitiated, it’s a spice that comes from the pods of the Elettaria and Amomum plants, and it’s known for its uniquely aromatic taste and smell. It’s the mainstay of Indian cuisine and pairs equally well with both sweet and savory foods. Curious? Try these 12 recipes that star cardamom (including a cocktail, of course).

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1.

Chai Spiced Granola

Snacktime just got tastier (and healthier, too).

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Honestly Yum

2.

Cardamom Coffee

Not your average cup of joe.

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Local Milk Blog

3.

Cardamom Rose Iced Latte

Once you’ve mastered the basics, spice things up a notch.

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Vanilla and Bean

4.

Cardamom-Spiced Carrots and Apples

You’ll never eat plain veggies again.

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Recipes from a Pantry

5.

One-Pot Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Cardamom

Just toss it all into a single pan.

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Floating Kitchen

6.

Cardamom and Chocolate Hazelnut Bread

A holiday dish you can bake year-round.

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The Full Helping

7.

Basmati Rice, Cardamom and Pistachio Porridge

Sayonara, oatmeal.

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The Modern Proper

8.

Grapefruit Cardamom Gin Fizz

This cocktail is so healthy, it’s basically a green juice.

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Recipes from a Pantry

9.

Orange and Cardamom Baked Salmon

Psst: The leftovers are great on salad.

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Cupcake Project

10.

Blood Orange and Cardamom Olive Oil Pound Cake

Aka how to seriously impress your houseguests.

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Great British Chefs

11.

Gurkha Chicken Cardamom Curry

Take a half-hour trip to Nepal.

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Plays Well With Butter

12.

Dirty Chai Affogato

End your meal on a sweet note, thanks to PureWow Coterie member Jesse Reilly.

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