Wattalappam

When Srilankan dessert is mentioned, no other sweet delicacy comes to mind but Wattalappam!

Wattalappam is indeed the most authentic & popular dessert of Srilanka in both Tamil & Sinhalese families.

Wattalappam is made with coconut milk, eggs & jaggery. This dessert can be made with ease by anyone & no unique or unfamiliar cooking utensils are required.

Wattalappam is a pudding like dish with a soft jelly-like texture, it is often chocolate brown in colour with various nuts folded through it at random.
The Nuts & Pudding evoke a wondrous contrasting texture, allowing for both smooth & crunchy feel to your tastebuds :)

Wow all this talk about wattalappam has certainly got me craving, & im sure its making your mouthwater too! So hurry, go out & try some ! :)


- Shahana S

Appam

 Appam also known as hopper is a popular authentic srilankan dish, which is often eaten as a breakfast &/or dinner depending on its flavour.

This delicious dish is made from fermented rice flour, yeast & a little sugar. Recipes can be adapted according to one's choice of filling. There are many different types of filling to suit dietary requirements for various times of the day. As a light breakfast meal usually Appam is served plain with a sambal on side &/or with a filling of egg. For a heavier, dinnertime filling, appam can be served with a coconut milk filling, usually eaten with jaggery.

The appam appears as a crispy bowl with a soft base (where filling is added). In order to create this interesting appearance it is usually made in an Appa Chatti allowing for the traditional unique appam shape.The contrast of textures will be sure to tantalise your tastebuds.

Although the procedure to create the appam batter is a little tricky & lengthy, cooking it is rather easy & the end result is nothing less than a mouthwatering meal.

I don't know about other Srilankan households, but appam is definitely the most awaited meal at my house :D

Appa Satti

Egg Appam

Plain Appam

By Shahana S