Bring the water to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
Add the sugar, stir and remove from heat.
Add the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods and let chill, covered, overnight.
Fine strain into another container and reserve.
2 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cinnamon stick
4 pods green cardamom
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cinnamon stick
4 pods green cardamom
This article appears in Nov 1-30, 2011.
