UPDATE. I've split open the soaked cardamom pods to release the seeds inside. Interestingly, 2 of them had shiny black seeds, the other 4 had dull brown seeds. I'm guessing that the black ones are the viable ones - no idea why!
https://www.britannica.com/plant/cardamom
https://www.britannica.com/plant/cardamom
The Moneyless Chicken says:-
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.