Cardamom and our health!!! Paradise grain – the so-called cardamom ancient. And today this miracle herb causes excitement among residents of different parts of the world. Quality cardamom, whole – seedpods, is not cheap. But fans of spice be sure to get acquainted with this grain. Cardamom, useful properties and contraindications of which are subjects of study culinary, medical and aromatherapist, is able to awaken not only the appetite and the body's defenses, but also sensuality. If you have problems with digestion – will help cardamom, medicinal properties based on the fact that the spice improves metabolism and removes toxins from the body. Spice also stimulates the production of gastric juice. A rich blend of minerals – calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc, and B vitamins makes cardamom an excellent regulator of the Central nervous system. The spice helps to relieve stress, wards off depression and stimulate the brain. Coffee and cardamom: the use of spices in beverages, perhaps the most common. The secret is that the spice is able to reveal coffee's aroma. And the properties of cardamom to neutralize the effect of caffeine makes the drink more and safe for hypertensives. Combine the cardamom and tea. As a rule, enrich spice black teas. You can simply add the spice to the drink when brewed. Included cardamom in the spice mix for desserts. They sprinkle the puddings, cottage cheese sweets and fruit salads. Cardamom – a great natural flavor to baked goods, from snack bars rolls to birthday cakes. The smell has a positive effect on the psyche and improves mood, relieves headaches, stimulates the brain and increases body tone. And the cardamom is a powerful aphrodisiac, it is used in the treatment of impotence in men, to minimize PMS symptoms in women. Like any spice, it is used in small quantities. Contraindication is the presence of stomach ulcers in the tense and personal intolerance of cardamom.

The ingredients for the cookies.

To soft butter add cardamom, mix with a beater.

To the butter add sugar, (please note - cookies will taste better if the sugar substitute powdered sugar) whisk.

Combine the flour with semolina, salt, baking powder.

To butter mixture add flour, knead the dough. I knead the dough with our hands, and remember - for a long time to knead the dough, adding butter, margarine can not begin to crumble.

The dough is put into the Cup, cover the top with cling film and let it rest for about 15 minutes.

Lightly sprinkle surface with flour, spread the dough.

Using a rolling pin roll the dough into the reservoir.

Dough is capricious will to break, to crack. Not much to lean on him, the light touch of the hand, roll the rolling pin on it again and it's at the expense of part of the oil (and your worries about him) will elasticity.

Cut out different figurines, I used a mold in the shape of a heart.

Place on the baking sheet, bake at t 180 degrees for ten minutes.

Remove cookies from baking sheet in the soft (hot) condition, because the air it hardens.

You can eat the cookies as soon as you cool down with tea, coffee, milk, or yogurt.

Enjoy your tea!!!