Watalappan — Sri Lankan Coconut Custard Dessert in Toronto
Watalappan — the iconic Sri Lankan halal dessert. Coconut, jaggery, cardamom, cashews. Where to buy authentic in Toronto.
Watalappan: the dessert that defines Sri Lankan halal feasting
Watalappan is a Sri Lankan halal coconut custard — steamed jaggery, coconut milk, eggs, cardamom, and cashews.
What makes it Sri Lankan
Coconut milk and jaggery (palm sugar) are the base. Cardamom adds warmth. Cashews add texture.
When watalappan appears
- Eid celebrations
- Ramadan iftar
- Wedding desserts
- Family gatherings
How we make our watalappan
Our watalappan is prepared the traditional Northern Sri Lankan way using halal-certified ingredients. Cooked fresh to order, no warming-tray reheats. Spice level customized to your preference (mild, medium, hot, or Sri Lankan hot).
Pairing recommendations
Best paired with white rice, side curries (chicken, fish, or vegetable), pol sambol (coconut chili relish), and a cooling mango lassi.
Catering portions
watalappan catering trays available in three sizes: small (feeds 5-8), medium (feeds 10-15), large (feeds 20-30). Pricing varies by protein choice.
Why our watalappan stands out
Most Toronto Sri Lankan halal restaurants compete on price. We compete on authenticity and consistency — careful fresh preparation, halal certification documented, and recipes that haven't changed since the family opened the kitchen. The result is the same dish you'd get from a Northern Sri Lankan kitchen, served in Scarborough.
Order options
Available for takeout, delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, direct), and catering. Direct orders save delivery platform fees and support our small family business directly.
Our vattalappam
Our Vattalappam is $15: a rich coconut custard made with pure kithul jaggery, fresh coconut milk, eggs and warm spices (cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon), steamed until just set. Kithul is what makes it taste dark and caramel-like rather than just sweet. Several of our catering combos come with kithul watalappan.
What to order at Blessed Kitchen
- Kottu Roti, $13, with an egg omelette
- Biriyani, $12, chicken, beef, mutton or vegetable
- Chicken Devil or Beef Devil, $12.99
- Chilli Chicken, $14.99, and Chilli Shrimp, $18.99
- Boneless Mutton Devil, $14.99
- Puttu Mixed, $20, with your choice of meat, dhal curry and coconut sambol
- Coconut Roti, $12, or Roast Bread, $13
- Fried Rice, $20 to $23, and Sri Lankan Noodles, $15
- Paalandi Half Chicken, $40, for the table
- Vattalappam, $15, and Mango Lassi, $6
How to order
Order direct for pickup or delivery, or call for catering.
- Order direct from our kitchen for pickup or delivery, with no app markup.
- Call or text (647) 449-2924 for catering and large orders.
Blessed Kitchen, 328 Passmore Avenue, Unit 59, Scarborough. All meat is HMA-certified halal.
Allergy notes
Some of our dishes contain egg (kottu, egg masala, watalappan), dairy (yogurt sambal), fish (maasi sambal is made with dried Maldives fish) and nuts (green pea cashew curry). If anyone has an allergy, tell us when you order and we will tell you what to avoid.
Frequently asked questions
How much is vattalappam?
$15.
What is in it?
Kithul jaggery, coconut milk, eggs, cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Is it in your catering combos?
Yes, several combos include kithul watalappan.
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- Hidden Gem Halal Restaurants in Scarborough
Catering with Blessed Kitchen
Blessed Kitchen is a family-run halal Sri Lankan & Indian kitchen in Scarborough, catering across the GTA roughly $20 to $30 per person (quoted on menu and headcount) (20-guest minimum) — biryani, kottu roti and more, delivered fresh. Get a catering quote.