Aliv Ladoo – Halim Ladoo

Aliv Ladoo is a super soft, healthy, and delicious sweet dish. It is one of the traditional Maharashtrian recipes prepared during winter or post pregnancy time. These ladoos are studded with dark red brown garden cress seeds or aliv, jaggery, and coconut. 

Alivache ladoo recipe is extremely easy and has numerous health benefits. Garden cress or aliv seeds have a sharp, peppery, and tangy flavors and are extremely nutritious. After soaking them in the liquid they plump up and turn into a gel-like texture just like chia seeds. 

Halim or Aliv seeds are extremely hot and can produce a lot of heat in the body. Consuming them moderately is very beneficial during the winter season. Garden cress seeds are iron rich and also loaded with omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids which is essential to promote good heart health. 

Garden cress seeds provide essential vitamins and minerals for breast milk and breast tissue growth. These tiny seeds may help stimulate breast milk production and several essential nutrients. Aliv ladoo makes a powerful nutritional dish for new moms. 

These seeds help to support immune health and fight against toxic compounds. When aliv seeds are combined with jaggery, they produce a lot of heat to combat cold symptoms like cough and cold. Adding freshly grated coconuts will balance the heat produced by jaggery and aliv seeds. Coconuts are a good source of magnesium which is essential for maintaining strong bones. 

Ingredients

• Aliv Seeds/ Garden Cress Seeds
• Jaggery
• Coconut
• Coconut Water

Aliv Ladoo Step By Step Recipe

Cleaning Aliv Seeds

Roast the aliv seeds in a pan for 2-3 minutes and let them cool down. Some dirt will stick to the pan so very slowly transfer the seeds to an extremely thin strainer to  separate the impurities. 

Transfer the aliv to a plate, let them cool down, and with your fingered try to separate and discard super tiny stones or dirt from the seeds. 

Soak The Seeds

Transfer the seeds to a bowl, add coconut water, mix well, and let them soak for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until they plump up. 

Mixing

In a pan, mix together the grated coconut, jaggery, and soaked aliv seeds. Cover the pan and set aside for 30 minutes.

Cooking 

Cook the ladoo mixture on medium low heat by stirring it continuously for about 12-15  minutes. 

The mixture will change into a darker color and thicken. It will start to bind together and separate from the pan. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down completely. 

Shaping 

Take about 3 tbsp of mixture and start pressing the mixture with your palm and fingers. Roll the mixture to shape into a smooth round ball. 

Repeat the same steps with the remaining mixture and form into 10 ladoos. 

Keep the ladoos on a plate to air dry them and store in the container. 

Tips For Making Aliv Ladoo

• Roasting the aliv for 2-3 minutes will enhance the taste of the ladoos. It will also help to separate the super tiny dirt from them. Most of the small particles of dirt usually stick to the bottom of a pan which you can discard easily. 
• Cleaning the aliv before soaking them is very important as they may contain a lot of tiny stones. 
• Soaking the garden cress seed helps for a good digestion and they turn more nutritious and gelatinous. 
• Use the best quality jaggery while making the aliv ladoo for the best results. Do not use powdered jaggery for this recipe. 
• Freshly grated coconut tastes amazing in the recipe and you can use the coconut water for soaking the halim seeds as well. 
• Cooking the aiv ladoo mixture for 12-15 minutes is important to form a round ladoo shape. 

Variations

• Soaking the aliv in coconut water is completely optional. You can use regular water or water and milk in the same ratio. 
• Roasting the Halim seeds is completely optional.
• If the fresh coconut is not available, you can use frozen grated coconut. 
• Adding some soaked, peeled, sliced almonds is a great option for more nutritious ladoos. 
• Add some black raisins to increase a good dose of iron in the recipe. 
• You can add some cardamom powder for flavoring as well. 

How To Store Aliv Ladoo? 

Aliv ladoos can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 in an airtight container. Make sure to keep them in a dry place and away from the moisture. You can store them in the refrigerator for 10-12 days. 

How To Serve Aliv Ladoo? 

Aliv ladoo tastes absolutely amazing. They are absolutely temping but heat producing so eating 1 ladoo daily is recommended. 

Enjoy a ladoo with a glass of milk and some fruits for a nutritious breakfast or as an after school snack option. 

It is vegan friendly and makes the perfect vrat recipe while fasting.  

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