Rose Cookies
| Alternative names | Acchu Murukku |
|---|---|
| Type | Cookie |
| Course | Snack, dessert |
| Place of origin | Kerala |
| Region or state | Kerala |
| Created by | Syrian Christians |
| Serving temperature | Variable |
| Variations | Kembang goyang |
Rose Cookies is the typical Anglo Indian cookie and the favorite among Indian Christians during Christmas season. These are similar to European Christmas rosette served during Christmas eve meals.[1]
Description[edit | edit source]
Also known as Gulabi Puvvulu in Telugu.[2] In Tamil it is called as Acchu Murukku and in Malayalam it is called as Achapam. These sweet fried cookies are shaped like a rose,[3] complete with holes to represent layers of petals.[4]
They are made from flour, sugar, eggs and coconut milk and are very popular [5] in South India like Kerala.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Rose’s Christmas Cookies is the bible for holiday bakers Retrieved 30 November 2013
- ↑ A rosy sweet for Christmas “Rose Cookies” by Esme Stephens Retrieved 30 November 2013
- ↑ 10 Traditional Christmas Sweet Recipe Retrieved 30 November 2013
- ↑ Good ol’ Christmas Retrieved 30 November 2013
- ↑ Experiencing the true spirit of Xmas in Kerala Retrieved 30 November 2013
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