Kalku dushi (sweet coconut peas)

Instructions

1. Soak the peas overnight, then drain and rinse them.
2. Put the peas in a pan with the water, bring to a boil, then cook for 30 minutes over medium heat until tender.
3. Drain the peas, keeping a little of the cooking water.
4. Return the peas to the pan with the coconut milk, brown sugar, cinnamon and clove.
5. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring so the sugar melts and the milk thickens.
6. Add the vanilla and the pinch of salt, then remove the cinnamon and clove.
7. Serve warm or cold, sprinkled with grated coconut if you like.