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Authentic Sri Lankan Watalappan Recipe ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฅฅ๐ŸŒด

Written By Hasitha Rangana on Thursday, 3 September 2026 | September 03, 2026


 

Indulge in Sri Lanka’s ultimate festive dessert! ๐Ÿฎ✨ A rich, velvety steamed pudding crafted with sweet dark jaggery, rich coconut milk, aromatic cardamom, and toasted cashew nuts. Melt-in-your-mouth perfection in every bite! ๐Ÿคค

Why You’ll Love This Recipe: ๐ŸŒŸ

  • Silky Smooth Texture: ๐Ÿฎ Perfectly steamed for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth feel.
  • Rich Spice Aroma: ๐ŸŒฟ Infused with ground cardamom, nutmeg, and authentic Kithul jaggery.
  • Authentic Flavor: ๐Ÿฅฅ Classic Sri Lankan recipe made simple for home cooks!

Ingredients You'll Need: ๐Ÿ›’

  • Dark Jaggery (Kithul Hakuru): 250g (grated or shaved) ๐ŸŒด
  • Thick Coconut Milk: 1 cup (250ml) ๐Ÿฅฅ
  • Eggs: 5 large ๐Ÿฅš
  • Cardamom Powder: 1/2 tsp ๐ŸŒฟ
  • Nutmeg Powder: 1/4 tsp ๐Ÿง‚
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp ๐Ÿฆ
  • Cashew Nuts: 2 tbsp (chopped & toasted) ๐Ÿฅœ
  • Pinch of Salt: ๐Ÿง‚

Step-by-Step Instructions: ๐Ÿฎ

1. DISSOLVE JAGGERY IN COCONUT MILK ๐Ÿฅฅ

Grate dark jaggery into a saucepan. Add thick coconut milk and heat gently over low heat until the jaggery melts completely. Strain the mixture and allow it to cool to room temperature.

2. WHISK EGGS & ADD SPICES ๐Ÿฅš

In a bowl, gently whisk eggs with a pinch of salt. Add cardamom powder, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour in the cooled jaggery coconut milk mixture while whisking lightly.

3. STRAIN & STEAM PUDDING ♨️

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a heatproof pudding dish to remove bubbles. Cover tightly with foil and steam over medium heat for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

4. GARNISH WITH CASHEWS & SERVE

Allow the pudding to cool, then chill in the refrigerator. Garnish generously with toasted cashew nuts before slicing. Serve cold and enjoy! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฎ✨


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