Cardamom powder is dried and ground cardamom seeds—cardamom
powders that incorporate the whole pods into the grind are usually
considered lesser quality. Cardamom powder is widely used in Indian
sweet dishes, ice creams, milk specialties, and hot masala milk. It adds
flavor and aroma to many rice dishes,vegetables and other
richly-flavored dishes. It is used as a traditional flavoring in coffee and
tea.