This is the same recipe of vattalapan with the inclusion of cocoa powder.Even melted

chocolate can be added.I made this with cocoa powder,as I did not want any sugar in it.

My previous posts on vattalapan ,were with jaggery,and another with sugar.You can

check on the dessert list.While I was mixing to make vatallapan….in the spur of the

moment Idecided to add cocoa powder ,and it turned goooood.Though the dominating

taste is jaggery,the little cocoa powder does make the difference…So do try and send in

your comments and suggestions .So let’s get into the recipe now.

INGREDIENTS

200-250 gm jaggery (preferably Kitul)

6 eggs

1 cup thick coconut milk

Pinch of salt

1/4 tsp grated nutmeg

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

1/2 tsp.cardamon powder

1 tblsp cocoa powder

Few cashewnuts for the topping.

1/2 cup water to melt the jaggery

METHOD

Heat the jaggery and water to make a syrup.Remove from fire.Whilst the jaggery is

hot,Add the cocoa powder and mix well.Set aside.Beat the eggs and coconut milk

together.Add the restof the ingredients and pour into a bowl.Add the cashewnuts .Cover

and steam till done.

Note:You can bake this dessert in a water bath too.

Variation :Brown sugar or Demerara sugar can be used as a substitute for jaggery.

Link to vatalappan WATALAPPAN (COCONUT AND JAGGERY CUSTARD)

Coconut pudding –Link to coconut pudding