Watalappam - Sri Lankan Coconut Custard

Watalappam is a traditional Sri Lankan dessert made with coconut milk, jaggery, and aromatic spices. This rich, creamy steamed custard is infused with cardamom and nutmeg, offering a delightful sweet treat.

Sri Lankan
Medium 50 min 350 cal
Steps

1. Grate or chop jaggery into small pieces and dissolve it in a little warm water to make a syrup. 2. Beat the egg in a bowl until smooth. 3. Add the coconut milk, jaggery syrup, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, salt, and rosewater to the beaten egg. Mix well. 4. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any lumps. 5. Pour the mixture into a small heatproof bowl. 6. Place the bowl in a steamer or a pot with a lid, adding water halfway up the side of the bowl. 7. Steam on medium heat for about 30-40 minutes or until the custard sets. 8. Remove from heat and allow to cool. 9. Garnish with chopped cashew nuts and raisins before serving.

Ingredients

150 ml thick coconut milk 50 g jaggery (or brown sugar as substitute) 1 egg 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder 1 tsp cashew nuts (chopped) 1 tsp raisins A pinch of salt 1 tsp rosewater (optional)

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