
Photo by Tina Rupp
Test-kitchen tip:
To crack cardamom pods without losing the tiny seeds, crush them in a mortar with a pestle, or place the pods in a resealable plastic bag, then crush with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.

To crack cardamom pods without losing the tiny seeds, crush them in a mortar with a pestle, or place the pods in a resealable plastic bag, then crush with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.