How to Make Sri Lankan Watalappam (Easy Method) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sri Lankan Watalappam is a traditional dessert that is often enjoyed during special occasions and festivals in Sri Lanka. This rich and creamy pudding is made with a base of coconut milk, jaggery, and eggs, and is flavored with aromatic spices such as cardamom and nutmeg.

While traditional Watalappam recipes can be quite time-consuming and labor-intensive, this easy method simplifies the process without compromising on the delicious flavors and textures that make this dessert so belov...

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Ingredients

  • 14 ounces jaggery (Kithul Jaggery)
  • ½ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • ¾ cup lukewarm water
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom seeds, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cashews, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Use your hands to break up jaggery into smaller parts and put into a saucepan.
  • Combine coconut and warm water in a bowl; add to the saucepan. Heat over medium heat and stir until jaggery is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl with an electric blender until light and creamy. Add vanilla and cardamom seeds. Combine egg mixture with cooled jaggery mixture; mix until well combined. Transfer mixture into a steamer pot or steaming bowl.
  • Steam cook until the custard has cooked through, about 45 minutes. Use a knife to test to make sure the middle area has cooked through. If the middle area is still raw, cook for an additional 15 minutes. Allow watalappan to cool before refrigerating it.
  • Serve chilled watalappan sprinkled with cashews.
  • Nutrition

    390 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 65g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 215mg