Achappam

Deep fried cookie made with rice flour and other indredients

An achappam is a deep fried rose cookie made with rice flour. It is a signature Kerala snack believed to come from Dutch influence. In Kerala, it is a traditional snack made in Malayalee houses. It has since spread to South East Asia, where it has various local names such as kuih loyang (brass), acuan (mould), cap (stamp), bunga ros, bunga durian, goyang (shake), kembang loyang, dok jok, etc. Achappam are shaped like flowers, slightly sweet crunchy, and available in teashops and snack shops all around Kerala and tamilnadu. Molds are common in Keralites' kitchens as well as in Christian families of tamilnadu for making Achappam during special occasions.

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