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rose cookies recipe | achappam | Kerala style achu murukku | eggless rose cookies - Christmas recipe |

rose cookies is a crunchy and crispy snack which can be made in batches in advance and enjoyed with family and friends at tea time and during the festive mood. Learn how to make achappam.

Eggless rose cookies - Christmas recipe are not cookies in the real sense, but are so called because they look like dainty roses. This traditional snack is believed to be of Anglo-Indian origin, and is made commonly during Christmas time. In the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu it is quite often made during the festival of Diwali and a popular Diwali recipe.

To make rose cookies, combine the plain flour, cornflour, sugar, cinnamon powder and baking soda in a deep bowl and mix well. Add approx. 3/4 cup of water gradually, mix well and whisk well to make a smooth batter of coating consistency. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan very well. Dip the rose cookie mould in the hot oil. And allow it to heat up for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the rose cookie mould from the oil and dip half mould into the batter taking care that the mould is evenly coated with the batter. Dip the mould again in the hot oil and as the cookie cooks, loosen the cookies slightly using a fork and deep-fry till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Repeat steps 4 to 7 to make 24 more cookies. Just before serving, dust the cookies with the powdered sugar evenly and serve immediately.

Achappam is made by coating a cinnamon-flavoured, mildly-sweet plain flour batter on a rose-shaped mould and deep-frying till crisp. The cookies are then dusted with powdered sugar, which gives them an additional appeal, both in terms of appearance and taste.

These achu murukku can also be stored in an airtight container but make sure you cool them completely before storing, and do not sprinkle sugar till the time of serving, because if you sprinkle sugar and store, it will release water and make the cookies soggy.

Tips for rose cookies. 1. Add the water gradually while making the dough, as the amount of water depends on the quality of the flour. It should be thick enough to coat the rose cookie mould and not of dropping consistency like a dosa batter. 2. Greasing the cookie mould by dipping in hot oil is necessary each time you fry a new cookie. 3. If you don’t have powdered sugar, grind the table sugar in a mixer and sieve it before use.

Enjoy rose cookies recipe | achappam | Kerala style achu murukku | eggless rose cookies - Christmas recipe.
Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

20 Mins

Total Time

30 Mins

Makes

25 cookies

Ingredients

For Rose Cookies

Method

  1. Combine the plain flour, cornflour, sugar, cinnamon powder and baking soda in a deep bowl and mix well.
  2. Add approx. 3/4 cup of water gradually, mix well and whisk well to make a smooth batter of coating consistency.
  3. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan very well.
  4. Dip the rose cookie mould in the hot oil. And allow it to heat up for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Remove the rose cookie mould from the oil and dip half mould into the batter taking care that the mould is evenly coated with the batter.
  6. Dip the mould again in the hot oil and as the cookie cooks, loosen the cookies slightly using a fork and deep-fry till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
  7. Drain on an absorbent paper.
  8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 to make 24 more cookies.
  9. Just before serving, dust the cookies with the powdered sugar evenly and serve immediately.

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How to make Rose Cookies, Achappam

 

    1. Combine the plain flour, cornflour, sugar, cinnamon powder and baking soda in a deep bowl and mix well.
    2. Add approx. 3/4 cup of water gradually, mix well and whisk well to make a smooth batter of coating consistency.
    3. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan very well.
    4. Dip the rose cookie mould in the hot oil. And allow it to heat up for 2 to 3 minutes.
    5. Remove the rose cookie mould from the oil and dip half mould into the batter taking care that the mould is evenly coated with the batter.
    6. Dip the mould again in the hot oil and as the cookie cooks, loosen the cookies slightly using a fork and deep-fry till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
    7. Drain on an absorbent paper.
    8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 to make 24 more cookies.
    9. Just before serving, dust the cookies with the powdered sugar evenly and serve immediately.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per cookie
Energy48 cal
Protein0.6 g
Carbohydrates5.8 g
Fiber0.1 g
Fat2.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium0.4 mg

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Preeti

March 13, 2025, midnight

Rose cookie is not originally an Anglo indian recipe. Keralites make this with very different ingredients which had been modified over the years buy other communities who have made this their own.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Preeti, Thanks for that piece of information. Do try the recipe and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!

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Lata

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi I would to try this recipe but we can not get Metal rose in UK any other suggestions please Thanks Lata

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Lata, you can try using any other shape metal cookie mould.. which will be available in any utensils shop..

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Archana

March 13, 2025, midnight

Wow.. these rose cookies are just so so crunchy.. I read the recipe.. and hunted for the mould.. I found this mould in a utensils shop.. And made this recipe.. and it turned out so good.. it was just over within 1 hour.. a hit recipe in mu house..

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Sonia Simon

March 13, 2025, midnight

Unfortunately, ,, the real achappams are made with rice flour and coconut milk with added sugar and sesame seeds. Maida is not used by Christians in kerala..also no baking soda

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Sonia, you are right.. but this a quick and instant method of making it and also a variation..

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