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Paradise, Grains of, or Cardamom-Seeds

Cardamoms are the capsules of a species of plant of the natural order scitamineae. The seeds form an aromatic pungent spice, weaker than pepper, and with a peculiar but pleasant taste. They are used in this country in confectionery, but not to a very great extent. In Asia, however, they are a favourite condiment; and in the north of Germany they are employed in almost every household to flavour pastry. Several kinds of cardamoms occur in commerce, but none are equal to what are known as Malabar cardamoms, grown in the mountains of Malabar and Canara.