What's the difference between amomum and cardamom?
Amomum
Definition:
(n.) A genus of aromatic plants. It includes species which bear cardamoms, and grains of paradise.
Example Sentences:
(1) This paper reports the symptoms of leaf rot disease (Rhizoctonia solani) of Amomum compactum and the relationship between the spread of the disease and the conditions of climate.
(2) mandshuricum, Schizonepeta tenuifolia and Amomum villosum.
(3) This article deals with the species of bees pollinating Amomum compactum, along with the laws governing their growth and decline, and the pollinating effect of Nomia and Ceratina in the field.
(4) Baidukou used in ancient times may be the seeds of Alpinia katsumadai found in the south of China, or Amomum compactum and Am.
(5) In this paper, fifteen seeds including Chinese drug Sharen and its adulterante in Amomum are studied.
Cardamom
Definition:
(n.) The aromatic fruit, or capsule with its seeds, of several plants of the Ginger family growing in the East Indies and elsewhere, and much used as a condiment, and in medicine.
(n.) A plant which produces cardamoms, esp. Elettaria Cardamomum and several species of Amomum.
Example Sentences:
(1) Crush the pistachios with a mortar and pestle, and set aside, then finely crush the cardamom seeds.
(2) Is it Iranian tea served with saffron lollipops, brewed with cardamom , or served with kolucheh ?
(3) Combine the sweet potatoes and the onion, sprinkle with cardamom, salt and pepper and mash, adding more butter if desired.
(4) Serves 2 1 lemon, very thinly sliced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp caster sugar For the garam masala 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 2 cardamom pods, seeds only ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 whole clove For the prawns 2 small shallots, halved 10g ginger, finely grated 2 garlic cloves, finely grated ½ tsp chilli flakes 2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped 125g tenderstem broccoli, sliced into thirds 200g large prawns, peeled 5g each of basil and coriander, leaves picked 1 Place the lemon slices in a bowl and sprinkle both sides with the salt and caster sugar.
(5) Or Indian, with lots of milk and even more sugar , brewed with cardamom, mint, or the ever popular masala chai?
(6) Contact and systemic contact-type dermatitis reactions to spices such as nutmeg, mace, cardamom, curry, cinnamon, and laurel may be rare but may well be overlooked.
(7) Sarah Nathan, Cardiff, via GuardianWitness ; veggischmooze.blogspot.com Serves 1 260ml milk or almond milk 1 cardamom pod, de-husked and ground to a powder ½ tsp mixed spice ½ tsp good vanilla extract 1 tsp golden syrup 1 Pour the milk or almond milk into a medium mug (almost to the top).
(8) Perhaps Oprah really did work with “Teavana’s leading teaologist, Naoko Tsunoda” to create it, through long, hard hours in some sweltering Starbucks tea mill, up to her elbows in cardamom, beset by cloves, painstakingly measuring and remeasuring piles of pot-pourri to achieve the perfect balance of inspiration and spiritual health.
(9) Serves 4-6 1.25 litres milk, preferably whole milk 5 cardamom pods A generous pinch of saffron threads 140g pudding rice 130g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 150g plain or strong white flour 7g instant dried yeast ¼ tsp salt 20g caster sugar 30g butter 90ml water, tepid 1 egg, beaten, to glaze 1 Heat the milk, cardamom and saffron over a medium heat until just beginning to boil.
(10) Nutmeg, mace and cardamom did not induce any untoward effects.
(11) Serves 4 Olive oil 2 red onions, cut into wedges 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 cinnamon stick 1 kg lamb shoulder, chopped 4 large yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges 8 dried figs, halved 3 sprigs rosemary Salt and black pepper 1 Heat some olive oil in a tagine or large, heavy-based saucepan and fry the onions with the cardamom, cinnamon stick and the lamb for about 15 minutes, until golden brown.
(12) Pan masala (PM), a dried powdered mixture containing ingredients like areca nut, catechu, lime, cardamom and flavouring agents, is consumed abundantly by Indians and is also exported to Western countries.
(13) Photograph: Zaytoun Roast parsnip and carrot salad with freekeh and a yoghurt dressing Recipe by Jane Baxter Serves 4-6 500g parsnips 500g carrots 30g butter melted 1 tbsp Zaytoun olive oil 100g smokey freekah Dressing: 200ml yoghurt juice and zest of 1 orange 1 clove garlic crushed pinch ground cumin and cardamom 75g pitted dates finely chopped 1 red chilli finely chopped 1 tsp honey 1 tbsp chopped mint Bunch of watercess Salt and pepper To garnish: pomegranate seeds , extra mint and za’atar Pre–heat oven 190C.
(14) Traditionally, gin is subtly flavoured with herbs such as cardamom, coriander and juniper, and fruit such as cucumber, lemon and orange peel.
(15) Citrus peel, coriander and juniper should be infused for a week or so; cardamom added for just a day or two.
(16) Nawal Nasrallah via GuardianWitness Serves 4 225g minced lean meat 1 small onion, grated 3 tbsp flour 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp coriander seeds, crushed ¼ tsp allspice ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp curry powder ¼ tsp chilli powder For the sauce 340g potatoes, diced 2 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped ½ tsp turmeric 115g walnuts, toasted ground in a food processor until oily 715ml water 60ml pomegranate molasses (available at Middle-Eastern stores) 1 tsp salt ½ tsp crushed cardamom ¼ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp chilli powder 1 Fry the diced potatoes in a little oil until golden brown.
(17) Arabesque by Greg and Lucy Malouf (Hardie Grant) Cardamom-mashed sweet potato with pepper relish This mash would also be lovely served with an onion gravy .
(18) Although coconut has a tendency to be blandly sweet, here the flavour has been lifted by orange, lemon and citrussy cardamom.
(19) 3 Put the cardamom pods in a pestle and mortar and bash until the pods split.
(20) Photograph: Tamin Jones for the Guardian Serves 4, or 6-8 as part of a meal 2 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying 1 onion, chopped 2-3 cloves 3-4 cardamom pods, split 2-3 small pieces of cinnamon bark 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4cm piece of fresh ginger, grated 2 tsp ground cumin ½-1 tsp garam masala 1 butternut squash, peeled, cored and cut into 2cm cubes 570ml chicken stock 2 bay leaves 1 whole Scotch bonnet, stalk removed A small handful of coriander Grated nutmeg, for finishing Salt and black pepper 1 Gently fry the onion in a large pan with the cloves, cardamom and cinnamon until the onion softens.