Pour ½ cup milk in a bowl and mix 3 tbsp of custard powder.
Add 3 cups milk to a heavy bottom pan on medium high heat.
Stir the milk in the pan in between and let it heat and come to a gentle boil. Then lower the heat, add ½ cup of sugar and mix until combined.
Start adding the custard mix.
Add little at a time and mix after each addition. Whisk continuously. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the custard thickens. Remove pan from heat and let it cool down a bit. At this point you can also add cardamom powder (if using).
Then cover and place in the refrigerator to chill.
At the same time, chop all fruits that you are using for the custard and refrigerate.
Once chilled, transfer custard to serving bowl and mix in the fruits.
Cover and refrigerate the custard for 1 to 2 hours after mixing in the fruits for the flavors to develop. Then garnish with pomegranate arils and vanilla ice cream and serve fruits custard in bowls!