Choti Elaichi

Choti Elaichi | छोटी इलायची

Choti Elaichi (green cardamom) is the dried fruit capsule of Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton, an accepted botanical species recognized by Kew. This is distinct from Badi Elaichi or black cardamom.

How to choose and use

Use as a culinary flavoring in chai, sweets, desserts, savoury dishes and other recipes according to taste. This listing does not sell powdered cardamom.

Traditional usage and botanical verification

Common and scientific names are provided for identification. Kew botanical records establish taxonomic relationships but do not certify the supplier's raw product lot. No unsupported Sanskrit verse, Ayurvedic property attribution or guaranteed health result is made.

Why buy from Jadibuti Store?

Exact selectable forms, sizes and botanical identifiers are displayed, with realistic cautions about sourcing and intended grade. Check the chosen price and availability at checkout; no unverified laboratory or purity guarantee is made.

Taxonomy sources

• Kew POWO: Elettaria cardamomum

Educational buyer information and safety cautions, not individualized medical advice.

Product identity, plant part and available packs

Hindi	छोटी इलायची / Choti Elaichi
English	Green Cardamom / Small Cardamom
Botanical	Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton
Material and form	Natural dried fruit capsules, commonly used as an aromatic spice. The currently listed variants are 100 g, 200 g and 400 g; no 900 g option is present.
Live pack selector	100 Grams / Natural, 200 Grams / Natural, 400 Grams / Natural

Important precautions

Use only if the supplied pack is food-grade. A spice is not a treatment for cardiovascular, metabolic or digestive disease. Anyone with known spice allergy should avoid the product; consult a professional for concentrated therapeutic use.

Frequently asked questions

What is Choti Elaichi in English?

Green cardamom or small cardamom.

Is Choti Elaichi the same as Badi Elaichi?

No. They are different spice products; this listing is green cardamom.

What is the botanical name?

Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton.

Is this whole pod or powder?

The current variants are Natural dried fruit capsules, not powder.

Which sizes can I order?

100 g, 200 g and 400 g only in the current Shopify variants.

How can it be used?

Commonly as a culinary flavoring in tea and food, assuming food-grade supply.

How should I store green cardamom?

Store airtight away from humidity, heat and direct sunlight to preserve aroma.