← Back to Sri Lanka
Watalappan
Sri Lanka
Made by Sri Lankan Muslims for centuries. The definitive dessert of Eid al-Fitr.
Sri Lankan coconut custard — a dark, spiced steamed pudding of coconut milk, jaggery and eggs. The dessert of Sri Lankan Muslim celebrations.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
45 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
440 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
6eggs
300mlcoconut milk
200gjaggery or palm sugar, grated
1 tspcardamom
0.5 tspnutmeg
0.5 tspcloves
cashew nutsto decorate
Method
1
Dissolve jaggery in warm coconut milk. Cool. Beat eggs. Combine with spiced coconut milk.
2
Strain. Pour into a greased dish. Steam for 40-45 minutes until just set.
3
Cool. Decorate with cashews.
Chef's Tip
The custard should wobble very slightly in the centre when done — it sets more as it cools.
Couldn't load comments right now — please refresh.
Leave a Comment
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
You may also like
More recipes you might enjoy
Some recipe photos courtesy of Openverse and Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under Creative Commons licenses.