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Achu Muruku
Achappam Rose Cookie Achu Murukku (2).jpg
Alternative names Acchu Murukku
Type Cookie
Course Snack, dessert
Place of origin Cochin (Kochi)
Region or state Kerala (Malabar region)
Created by Syrian Christians
Serving temperature Variable
Variations Kembang goyang

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. These are similar to European Christmas rosette served during the dinner on Christmas eve.

Description

Also known as Gulabi Puvvulu in Telugu. In Tamil it is called Acchu Murukku and in Malabarese it is Achappam. These sweet fried cookies are shaped like a rose, complete with holes to represent layers of petals.

They are made from flour, sugar, eggs and coconut milk and are very popular in South India like Kerala.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Rosette (pastel) para niños

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