Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of plants in the genera elettaria and amomum. Both genera are native to india ,bhutan, indonesia and nepal. Cardamom has a strong, unique taste, with an intensely aromatic, resinous fragrance. It is a common ingredient in indian cooking. It is also often used in baking in the nordic countries, in particular in sweden, norway and finland. In the middle east, korea cardamom powder is used as a spice for sweet dishes, as well as traditional flavoring in coffee and tea..