Cardamom - 5 pods, crushed with a pestle Lemon - 4, squeezed for juice Sugar - 1/2 cup Salt Combine the crushed cardamom, lemon juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a container. Mix thoroughly and leave at room temperature, stirring often, until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add 2 cups of cold water and stir well. To serve, pour the prepared lemonade over ice cubes and adjust with more water to suit your taste.