Rose cookies and kalkals are a few of the remnants of the Portuguese and the British Raj. They are a throwback to a time when Christmas comprised simpler treats and homely traditions.. The Rose cookie ...

As Hyderabad celebrates Christmas today, the mood is festive with fairy lights and classic red and white decorations. Just like every other festival in India, food is the heart of Christmas too. While ...

Consoad: Bolcoke, marzipan, rose cookies, kulkuls... The tray of Christmas goodies shared by the Anglo-Indian community in Kerala’s Fort Kochi Kulkuls, rose cookies, marzipan, matrimony... nothing ...

Have you ever tasted a Gulkand Rose cookie? This sweet, floral treat gets its rich, aromatic flavour from rose jam (gulkand). Without eggs, the cookie is a bit dense and crumbly — offering a unique, ...