White Cardamom Pods (Thai Cardamom)

White cardamom pods from Chanthaburi, Thailand, for massaman curry, beef broths and slow-cooked stews. Whole dried Thai cardamom, also known as round Siam cardamom or krawan (กระวาน).

The pale cream to light brown pods contain dark aromatic seeds. Some pods open during drying; colour variation and split pods are normal.

Why choose our thai cardamom

• Whole pods to crack, toast or grind as needed
• Four pack sizes, including 15 g for trying the spice
• Hand-packed in Latvia in resealable kraft pouches

Sourcing & quality

Collected by local harvesters in the hill forests of Chanthaburi, eastern Thailand, and packed in small batches in Latvia. Botanical name: Wurfbainia testacea.

Traditional culinary context

In Thai cooking, krawan is used in massaman curry and slow beef broths, as whole pods or toasted seeds ground into a curry paste.

Additional information: not green cardamom

Thai cardamom and green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) are different plants. This is not a one-to-one substitute for the green cardamom used in Scandinavian buns or Arabic coffee.

Flavour profile

• Cool camphor and eucalyptus notes
• A light citrus and floral edge
• Less sweet and less perfumed than green cardamom

How to use

1. Lightly crack a few pods and add to a curry, broth or stew. Remove whole pods before serving.
2. For curry paste, briefly toast the pods in a dry pan over low heat, remove the seeds and grind with your other spices.
3. Start with a few pods and adjust to the dish and your taste.

Perfect for

Massaman curry • Thai beef noodle broth • Slow-cooked stews and braises • Spiced rice • Curry pastes and spice blends

Choose your size

15 g / 0.53 oz – a first taste
25 g / 0.88 oz – to get to know the spice
50 g / 1.76 oz – the regular kitchen size
100 g / 3.53 oz – Best Value for regular cooking

Ingredients

Whole dried Thai cardamom pods (Wurfbainia testacea).

Storage

Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from light. Crack or grind only what you need for the dish.

Important

Sold as a botanical food ingredient.

Dispatched from Latvia within 1–2 business days.