Street food Watalappam — the authentic version

The best Watalappam I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The deeply coconut-rich intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. pandan was used without hesitation, the way it should be.

Sri Lankan cuisine differs markedly between Sinhalese, Tamil, and Burgher traditions on the same island. The a Jaffna Tamil restaurant setting meant eating standing up or on a low stool, which is how this food is supposed to be encountered. king coconut water was sold right next to it. Don't wait to find the 'right' restaurant. Find the street version first.