වට්ටලප්පාම් (Watalappan) - Spiced Coconut Custard

A luscious and creamy dessert with jaggery and coconut milk.

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 250 g jaggery
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tsp cardamom powder

Method

1. Melt jaggery with a bit of water to make syrup.
2. Beat eggs in a bowl, then combine with coconut milk and jaggery syrup.
3. Add cardamom and pour mixture into a baking dish.
4. Steam cook until custard sets and cool before serving.

Chef's tips

• Avoid over-beating the eggs for a smooth texture.
• Cool completely before serving for best taste.