Alligator pepper / Atare

8 Grain of paradise pods

 Alligator pepper  also known as Hepper pepper, Mbongo spice, Afrika kakulesi, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper.

Alligator Pepper Pod Grain Of Paradise are spices in ginger family whose seeds and leaves are medicinal ,culinary and also used for African traditional purposes. 

Alligator pepper seeds are used for garnishing salads , preparing pepper soup ,  stew and other   dishes .

It is  hot peppery and has a  pungent flavor. 

 Alligator pepper is a good substitute for black pepper or black cardamom.

The seeds are usually ground before adding to dishes as they tend to be a little bit hard.