Large cardamom (“Queen of Spices” / “Black Gold”) is majorly grown in the eastern hills of Nepal also known as Alaichi. Nepal is the largest producer and exporter of large cardamom in the world. Nepal exports cardamom to countries such as India, Middle East, Pakistan and so on.

At ELCI Pvt. Ltd., we select the best quality large cardamom grown in Nepal. Our product helps enhance the aroma and taste of cuisines and drinks. Along with that large cardamom has multiple health benefits due to its regular consumption. It is also used as a spice in several ayurvedic preparations.

Large cardamom (Amomum Subulatum Roxb.), also called black cardamom, big cardamom of Nepal Cardamom in international spice market, is grown only in the sub-Himalayan region of Nepal, northeast India (mainly Sikkim) and Bhutan. The local name for the spice is Alainchii. It is called ‘Bara Elaichi’ in Hindi ( also in Bengali Punjabi and Urdu), Nepal cardamom in German and cardamom noir in French. It is used as a flavourant in dishes like pulau, biryani and meat preparations. It is an ingredient in bakery products, curry powder and spice masala mixtures, and also used in ayurvedic and unani medicines.