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Combine the tapioca, milk, vanilla pod,
sugar and cardamom seeds in a heavy saucepan and cook until the tapioca
softens and swells in size.
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Pour the tapioca into a bowl and remove
the vanilla pod.
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Leave to cool completely.
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Cover the top of the tapioca with a
sheet of cling film or plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
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Whip the cream lightly.
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Remove the cling film or plastic wrap
when the tapioca is completely cool and fold in the cream.
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Spoon the tapioca into a large glass
bowl or individual serving dishes.
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Crush the ratafias coarsely and chop
the pistachio nuts.
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Sprinkle the ratafias and pistachio
nuts on top of the tapioca pudding to serve.