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Introduction
Alivache or Halim seeds (garden cress) are tiny powerhouses of iron. These laddoos are given to new mothers or eaten in winter for warmth and strength.
Ingredients
1/2 cup aliv seeds
1 cup jaggery
1/2 cup grated coconut
1 tbsp ghee
Instructions
Soak aliv in warm water.
Cook with jaggery, coconut, and ghee.
Form into laddoos while warm.
Pro Tips
Roast aliv lightly to enhance flavor before soaking.
Serving Suggestions
Have with warm milk as a mid-morning snack.
Fun Fact
These laddoos are part of postnatal care in traditional Maharashtrian homes.