Cardamom is the seed of a tropical fruit in the ginger family known as Elettaria cardamom. The seeds are found in oval shaped fruit pods that are between 1/4 and 1inch long. An aromatic spice of Indian origin, available as whole seeds, whole pods, or ground. It has a strong, fresh flavour and is an important ingredient of Mussaman curry, a Thai dish with a Persian influence. They look like tiny coconuts and are an off- white colour.