Green Cardamom (Elaichi), 8 mm
Choti elaichi · whole green cardamom pods · Elettaria cardamomum₹479.00
₹958 per 100 g · inclusive of GSTBold green pods from the Cardamom Hills, sieved so only pods 8 mm and above go in the jar. One district, one grade, one lot per batch.
In short: Whole green cardamom (choti elaichi) from Idukki, Kerala, sieved to 8 mm and above, moisture 10% or less. Sold in jars from 10 g (₹109) to 500 g (₹4,049). Best for chai, biryani and sweets.
- Origin
- Idukki, Kerala
- Grade
- 8 mm and above
- Moisture
- ≤ 10%
- Shelf life
- 12 months
FSSAI Lic. 12726999000117 · Packed by Bibhakar & Sons Pvt. Ltd., Ghaziabad · Batch and best-before printed on the jar · Page updated 8 Nov 2026
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What the price pays for.
Cardamom is priced by size. Bold 8 mm pods are a fraction of each harvest, and they cost more at auction than the small and split pods most low-price packs are filled with.
Specification
- Botanical name
- Elettaria cardamomum
- Origin
- Idukki district, Kerala, India
- Form
- Whole dried pods
- Size grade
- 8 mm and above (bold)
- Colour
- Natural green, no added colour
- Litre weight
- ≥ 435 g/l
- Moisture
- ≤ 10%
- Extraneous matter
- ≤ 0.5%
- Batch and best-before
- Printed on each jar
Sizes and price per 100 g
| Jar | Price | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | ₹109 | ₹1,090 |
| 25 g | ₹249 | ₹996 |
| 50 g | ₹479 | ₹958 |
| 100 g | ₹929 | ₹929 |
| 250 g | ₹2,059 | ₹824 |
| 500 g | ₹4,049 | ₹810 |
Prices include GST. Free shipping on orders of ₹799 and above.
Grown in the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats
Idukki district is India's main growing area for small green cardamom. Shade-grown plantations and hill rain give the pods their deep green colour and strong aroma. We buy every lot from Idukki only.
How to use it
Questions
What does 8 mm mean?
Every pod has passed over an 8 mm sieve, so none are smaller than 8 mm across. Larger pods hold more seeds and aroma.
Why is it priced above supermarket cardamom?
Cardamom is priced by size. We buy only the bold grade from one district and test each lot, while low-price packs often mix small and split pods from several regions.
Is any colour added?
No. The green is natural. Pods are cleaned and graded, nothing is added.
How long will it keep?
Twelve months from packing in a closed jar kept cool and dry. The best-before date is on the jar.
What is the price of 1 kg elaichi?
Our largest jar is 500 g at ₹4,049, which works out to ₹8,098 per kg (₹810 per 100 g) for 8 mm Idukki pods. Smaller jars cost more per gram; the size table on this page shows every price.
How is green cardamom different from black cardamom?
Green cardamom (choti elaichi) is sweet and floral, for chai and desserts. Black cardamom (badi elaichi) is a larger, smoky pod from a different plant, used in dals and biryani.
How can I pay and what does shipping cost?
Pay online by UPI, card or netbanking through Razorpay and get 2% off (3% on orders of ₹799 or more), or choose Cash on Delivery at full price. Orders of ₹799 and over ship free across India; smaller orders pay a flat ₹90.
