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Watalappam
This is the typical dessert during the Eid-ul-Fitr festival.
 
Ingredients
1. 350 g jaggery (palm sugar), grated
2. 2 tbsp water
3. 250 ml thick coconut milk
4. 8 eggs
5. 4 tbsp sugar
6. ½ salt
7. ½ tsp nutmeg
8. ¼ tsp cardamom seeds, powdered
9. 1 tsp vanilla
10. ½ cup cashew, sliced
 
Serves 6 - 8
 
  1. Heat jaggery with 2 tbsp water.
  2. Beat eggs with sugar and salt. Add the melted jaggery, coconut milk and beat well.
  3. Strain into a bowl.
  4. Add nutmeg, cardamom and vanilla.
  5. Cover the bowl and steam in simmering water for 30 - 40 minutes. Sprinkle the cashews halfway and continue to steam until set.