Aarog Intense Black Cardamom (Bari Elaichi): The Deep, Smoky Heart of Pakistani Cuisine

When a dish calls for depth, warmth, and a complex, smoky undertone, Black Cardamom (Bari Elaichi) is the only answer. Aarog Intense Black Cardamom provides that crucial, savory richness that differentiates truly authentic curries, biryanis, and stews.

We source our Black Cardamom from India, which is renowned globally for producing the highest quality, largest pods with the most developed smoky flavor. This powerful spice is essential for serious cooking, delivering an intense aroma that lingers beautifully.

The Indian Advantage: Aroma and Size

The quality of Bari Elaichi is dependent on the drying and smoking process, which is perfected in traditional Indian regions.

This Black Cardamom is sourced from India and is of the highest quality. It is first subjected to a thorough cleaning process (channa/sifting) to ensure it is perfectly clean and pure.

• Highest Quality: Our pods are large, dark, and fully dried, containing plump seeds and the powerful, pungent aroma that signals superior flavor.

• Purity through Cleaning: Cardamom pods naturally contain dust and debris from the drying process. Our channa/sifting guarantees the pods you receive are clean and ready to use, free from foreign matter.

• Pure Certified: Free from artificial colors and harmful chemicals

• Quality Tested: Tested for size, aroma intensity, and cleanliness before packing

Flavor Profile: Smoky, Savory, and Intense

Unlike the bright, floral sweetness of green cardamom, Bari Elaichi offers a completely different experience. It is savory, smoky, and resinous—a true depth-provider.

• Savoury Foundation: It is best used at the beginning of cooking, added to hot oil or ghee to build the foundational flavor base (Tadka).

• Pairing: Essential component in rich, slow-cooked meats, robust vegetable stews, and as a key element in our Whole Garam Masala (Sabut) blend.

Culinary Uses for Intense Flavor

Aarog Black Cardamom is indispensable when you want a rich, dark flavor:

• Biryanis and Pulaos: Add one or two whole pods to the water or broth when cooking rice to infuse a subtle, lingering smokiness.

• Lentils and Daal: Use in the final tempering to give Daal Makhani or Daal Masoor a complex, hearty finish.

• Spice Grinding: Use the seeds (discarding the tough outer shell) when grinding your own fresh masala blends for maximum longevity of flavor.

Wellness and Warmth (Aarog)

True to the ‘Aarog’ principle, Black Cardamom is valued in traditional systems for its warming properties and ability to support respiratory and digestive health.

Packaging and Aroma Preservation

We use high-barrier packaging to protect the potent, volatile oils contained within the pod shells, ensuring the intense aroma remains locked until you open the pouch.

• Clean Processed: Processed using hygienic, food-grade equipment (cleaned and sorted).

• Flavor Locked: Sealed in airtight packaging to preserve natural aroma and moisture.

Available Variants & Purchase Information

Variant	Best For	Halal Certified
50g, 100g Pouches	Ideal for maintaining maximum freshness and ensuring the intense aroma doesn’t dissipate.	Yes

Bring the intense, authentic depth of Indian Black Cardamom (Bari Elaichi) to your curries today!