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Watalappam (Sri Lankan Coconut Custard)
Watalappam is a Sri Lankan steamed coconut custard.
Ingredients
ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
- coconut milk, thick2 cup
- brown sugar, or jaggery1/2 lb
- egg4
- cardamom, ground; optional1 pinch
- cloves, optional3
- cashews12
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 2 steps
Beat the eggs in a mixer. Add the milk, brown sugar, cardamom, and cloves to the beaten eggs. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture to a pot and steam for 20 minutes. Add the cashews.