Method:

• Heat the sugar in a clean, dry frying pan.
• Stir till the sugar melts and turns brown and add about 9 tbsps. of hot water.
• Bring the water to boil and keep on the fire till it thickens.
• Take it off the fire and keep aside until required.
• Heat the milk over boiling water.
• Beat the eggs and add the caramelised sugar and salt to it.
• Add this mixture to the milk, stirring all the time.
• Add the essence and pour into custard cups and steam.