Rose Cookies facts for kids
Alternative names | Acchu Murukku |
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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
In Spanish: Rosette (pastel) para niños
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