Chhoti elaichi in english

Arabic Name : Haal, Habb al-haal, Qaaqulla Sagheer, Khayr Buwwa Bengali Name : Chot Elaich English Name : Cardamom French Name : Amome Vrai, Cardamome German Name : Kardamom, Malabarcardamom Gujarati Name : Elaichi, Elayachi Hindi Name : Chhoti Elaichi Kannada Name : Elakki, Yelakki Latin name : Elettaria cardamomum Maton. Marathi Name : Bareek Veldode, Lahanveldoda, Velchi, Elchi Persian Name : Heel Khurd, Haal Punjabi Name : Illachi, Chhoti Ilachi Sanskrit Name : Ela, Truti Urdu Name : Elaichi Khurd, Heel Khurd Description : Cardamom is used as an acrid, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, appetiser, aromatic, astringent, carminative, cholagogue, cooling, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, exhilarant, expectorant, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, sweet, tonic and flavouring agent. The volatile components of cardamom exhibit antimicrobial activity. The oil has antiaflatoxin substances. In herbal medicine, cardamom is chewed slowly to sweeten the breath, to check nausea and vomiting, as aphrodisiac, to soothe digestion, stimulate the appetite, used against dyspepsia, flatulence, colic and disorders of the body, often combined with purgatives to offset griping. It improves the flow of bile out of the gall bladder and prevents viruses from multiplying. It is also reported to possess analgesic, antiinflammatory and cardiotonic properties. Also useful in asthma, bronchitis, kidney stone, urinary disorders and debility. It cures headaches and improves blood circulation. It is...

Cardamom Small (Chhoti Elaichi) – its medicinal uses • We all know that cardamom, which many of us in India call Elaichi, is the queen of the Indian spices , but we all do not is that it can be used to treat many common ailments we suffer from. • It is mostly cultivated in the evergreen forests of Western Ghats in India. The people of Kerala call it Eelam, Telugu people call it Elakkaya and Tamilians name it as Elakkai. But most us call it simply Elaichi. • Most households in India put it into tea and many sweet preparations to enjoy its unique aroma. In middle east countries which import it mostly from India, the people use it to make 'gahwa' (a strong cardamom - coffee concoction). People of Scandinavian countries use it in baked food and confectionaries. Its oil is used even in liquors and many ayurvedic medicines. • Cardamom is good for the digestive and respiratory system, it helps in digestion of fats, starches, and carbohydrates. • Cardamom activates the spleen and is very useful for hyperacidity, belching and indigestion. The powder of its seeds can be consumed with fennel (Saunf) for effective digestion. • Cardamom prevents nausea and morning sickness. When eaten with a banana it controls vomiting. • It removes excess mucous from the lungs and is good for coughs, colds, asthma, laryngitis (pronounced as lar-in –jitis) and bronchitis. Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx, often characterized by a temporary loss of voice • Just make a powder of it with a few cry...

Natural expectorant Excess mucous could cause breathing issues and act as a perfect breeding ground for pathogens. Cardamom has an active ingredient called cineole, that is antimicrobial and antiseptic and helps prevent any bacterial infection that could affect the lungs directly or indirectly. This is particularly useful for individuals who are asthmatic, suffer from bronchitis, pneumonia and have choked respiratory passages. Reduces inflammation Excess pollution and toxin exposure can inflame the lining of our respiratory tract. Cardamom helps rescue that. It’s not only cooling and soothing but also acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory spice. Antioxidant rich Cardamom has a strong antioxidant profile that helps combat free radical damage caused by pollution. Antioxidants help stall ageing of the respiratory system. Additionally, it’s a rich source of manganese – a powerful detox trace mineral. By simply boiling cardamom pods with ginger in water, you can make a detox concoction for your liver, lungs and kidneys. Ways to use • Cardamom tea: Add 1-2 pods to your tea while it’s brewing. • Indian curry powder: Add to curry powders. • Cardamom essential oil: Inhaling cardamom essential oil via steaming or diffusing it with the help of a vapouriser also works wonders. • Crushed and powdered seeds: Add to smoothies, laddoos, energy bars, shakes. • Brew coffee with cardamom powder: This will also help offset the acidic effects of coffee. So is the case when we add chai masala th...

This Indian Food Glossary is a work in progress and will be updated regularly. Please bookmark this page and check it often 🙂 If you’d like to see all of my Indian recipes, you can find them Jump to a letter: A Aam = mango Achar or aachar = Indian pickled vegetables, made with spices and oil Achari = pickle flavor Adrak = ginger Ajwain = carom seeds Akhrot = walnuts Aloo/Alu = potato Amchur (Amchoor) = green mango powder (sour) Amla = gooseberry Anardana = pomegranate seeds Angoor = grapes Arbi = taro root Atta = whole wheat flour used to make Indian flatbreads like chapati or roti Avial = south Indian vegetable curry made with yogurt B Badam = almond Bagar = tempering, where you add spices to hot oil. Also known as Tadka, Vagar, Vaghar Baingan = eggplant Bajra = pearl millet Besan = chickpea flour made with chana dal (chana dal are split brown chickpeas which are different from American chickpeas. In the US, chickpea flour is made with white chickpeas/garbanzo beans. Bharta = a mashed vegetable dish (eg baingan bharta is a mashed eggplant dish) Bharwa or Bharwan = filled (eg. bharwan mirchi or Bhelpuri = a popular Indian street food made with puffed rice, chutney, onions, spices. Also known as Jhalmuri Biryani = a popular well-seasoned rice dish that can be made in a variety of ways ( Bhaang = fresh cannabis leaves (used in recipes like this Indian drink ) Bhuna = a dry stir-fried dish Bonda = crispy fried snack Burfi = Indian fudge C Chaat = a savory Indian snack that ca...

Description Chotti Elachi is known as Cardamom in English. Botanically it is called Eletteria cardamomum. It has several health benefits. This Elachi is useful for overall digestive system, respiratory system, kidneys, blood, heart, and skin. It is commonly found in Ayurvedic medicines used for the treatment of these organs and their ailments. It is a household spice in Indian houses and is a very good anti-oxidant. Chotti Elachi is an also a one of ingredients in Chyawanprash. Ingredients S. No. Herb Used Latin Name Quantity 1. Chhoti Elaichi Elettaria cardamomum 100 gm PRODUCT DETAILS • Package Type: Herbal Powder. • Package Quantity: 100 gm. Bottle. • These are free from chemicals, preservatives, yeast, pesticides, microbes, heavy metals, fillers and starch. WHAT IS CARDAMOM? It is popularly known as “Elaichi” in Hindi, “Elakkai” in Kannada, “Yelakkapalu” in Telugu, “Aelakka” in Malayalam, “Yalakki” in Kannada, “Sukumel” in Nepali “Elachi” in Gujarati, and “Huba aalhal” in Arabic language – cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of several plants in form of seed pods belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. Cardamom is native spice to India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Indonesia. The Cardamom pods are very small (that’s how we recognized them), triangular in cross-section, and shaped as spindles when taken out. It is called the Queen of Spices, it is the world’s third most expensive spice – only surpassed by saffron and vanilla. Not just that – this spice comes in many different ...

Cardamom is also known as Chhoti Elaichi in India. It is a highly valued herbal spice that is used as a culinary agent in Asian cuisines because of its intrinsic flavoring capacity. Moreover, when used as a home remedy it helps cure various ailments like indigestion, nausea, lightheadedness, etc. This aromatic spice is straw-green to bright-green in color with small, black seeds inside a pod. The fibrous, oval pod has about 8 to 16 seeds. There is another variety of this herb, that is, Black Cardamom or Cardamomum amomum which is mostly found in Asia and Australia. Loading... Cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world and is considered as the “Queen of Spices”. The seeds have a sweet aroma and slightly pungent taste. Its essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of cardamom seeds. The oil and left over resin is used in processed foods, liqueurs and perfumes. Scientific Name: Elettaria cardamomum Common Names: Green Cardamom, True Cardamom, Malabar Cardamom, Lesser Cardamom, Elaichi, Elaychi, Velchi, Elathari, Ela, Grawahn (Thai) Native Region This herb is native to Southern Asia, distributed from Southern India to Sri Lanka. It is also grown in Vietnam, Thailand, Guatemala, Laos, Costa Rica, Tanzania and El Salvador. The perennial bushy herb originally came into existence in the monsoon forests of the Western Ghats in southern India. It is a tropical herb plant that belongs to the ginger family Zingiberaceae. Healing Properties Cardamom has digestive, an...