Caramel Custard

Ingredients:

1. Sugar                               : 3/4 cup
2. Milk                                 : 2 1/2 cup
3. Eggs                                 : 4
4. Vanilla essence                 : 1 tsp

Method:

• Take quarter cup of sugar in a thick-bottomed pan. Add a few drops of water and heat till the sugar caramelises.
• Pour the caramel into a mould and let it cool. 
• Heat milk, either in a microwave  oven or on a gas stove. 
• Place a metallic ring in the pressure cooker. Add 4 cups of water and heat. 
• Break eggs into a bowl. Add 1/2 cup of sugar, vanilla essence and mix gently. Add warm milk and mix. Strain the mixture.
• Pour the egg-milk mixture into the mould with the caramel.
• Cover with aluminium foil and place it in the cooker. Cover with lid and steam for 25-3- minutes.
• Do not use the whistle. Remove when done. 
• Serve, turned out with caramel side up, either hot or cold.