Rose Cookies or Rose Biscuits is the cookie or biscuit typical of Anglo-Indian cuisine that is a favourite among Indian Christians during the Christmas season.[1][2] These are similar to European Christmas rosette served during the dinner on Christmas eve.[3]
| Alternative names | Acchu Murukku |
|---|---|
| Type | Cookie |
| Course | Snack, dessert |
| Place of origin | Cochin (Kochi) |
| Region or state | Kerala (Malabar region) |
| Created by | Syrian Christians[citation needed] |
| Serving temperature | Variable |
| Variations | Kembang goyang |
Also known as Gulabi Puvvulu in Telugu.[4] In Tamil it is called Acchu Murukku and in Malabarese it is Achappam. These sweet fried cookies are shaped like a rose,[5] complete with holes to represent layers of petals.[6]
They are made from flour, sugar, eggs and coconut milk and are very popular [7] in South India like Kerala.
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