Wattalapam
Sri Lankan

Wattalapam

A rich coconut custard pudding with jaggery and spices.

JaggeryJaggery
Coconut MilkCoconut Milk
EggEgg
CardamomCardamom
NutmegNutmeg
JaggeryJaggery
Hard1.5 hours

Where it comes from

Wattalapam is a festive dessert of Malay origin, popular in Sri Lankan Muslim communities.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

Proteins

Herbs & Spices

Dairy & Fats

Sauces & Condiments

How it's made

  1. 1

    Beat eggs with jaggery and coconut milk.

  2. 2

    Add spices.

  3. 3

    Steam in molds until set.

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