• Soak tapioca pearls in cold water for 2 hours till they swell. Discard water.
• In a medium saucepan, heat milk on medium heat, till warm.
• Add tapioca pearls, sugar and cardamom pods and stir.
• The pudding wil begin to thicken after around 15 minutes. Continue to stir for a full 35 minutes.
• When the pudding looks thick like a rice pudding, take off the heat and allow to cool.
• Optional: Line your ramekins / glasses with a thin layer of slivered pistachios.
• When cool, transfer pudding into ramekins / glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and ideally, overnight.

When ready to serve

• Turn your broiler / grill on.
• Brush apricot halves with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar.
• Place apricots under broiler for 2-3 minutes till slightly golden on top.
• Serve each slice atop individual tapioca ramekin/glass and dust with crushed pistachios.