Sri Lankan Watalappam Recipe | Mallika Joseph Food Tube

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and retains some nutrients.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

Take 5 eggs and beat them slightly.

Measure 250 g of jaggery and 1 cup of coconut milk.

Warm the coconut milk slightly to help dissolve the jaggery.

Add the jaggery to the warm coconut milk and mix until dissolved.

Pour the coconut milk mixture into the beaten eggs, stirring gently to combine.

Add cardamom pods, nutmeg, and vanilla essence to the mixture and stir well.

Prepare a bowl with butter at the bottom and pour the mixture into it.

Set up a steamer with water and place the bowl inside.

Cover the steamer and steam for 45-50 minutes until set.

Let it cool slightly before serving.

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