Amomum subulatum, also known as Black cardamom, hill cardamom, Bengal cardamom, greater cardamom, Indian cardamom, Nepal cardamom, winged cardamom, big cardamon, or brown cardamom, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Zingiberaceae.

• Black cardamom is dried over an open fire, which is what gives it such a powerful smokey aroma.
• Beneath that are notes of resin and camphor, slightly minty aromas that provide balance to a funky kick.