When I started checking out words for H in Marathi, I was going to dead ends in most cases. For lack of knowledge in the language, I couldn't even guess if there were dishes that start with H or ingredients as having spent some considerable time looking for H. As I had said I have shortlisted Aliv for A.
Somewhere in the mayhem of searching, I landed in the Tarladalal site that said Halim Ladoos are famous Mahatratrian Sweet. So searched what Halim was and surprised to know it was another word for Aliv. I thought halim was another word for Aliv in Marathi itself. So I went ahead to make this dish. Only later I realized that Watercress Seeds are called Aliv is in Marathi and Halim in Hindi. It is also as Haleem seeds
Anyway, it was too late to redo, so I present you with the delicious sticky Aliv Ladoo that got done as Halim Ladoo.
Thanks to Archana for parceling these Aliv seeds all the way from Goa. I planned to make it on Sunday morning, so soaked it early morning. However, I ended up getting to this by evening, by which time it soaked more than 4 hours. There were a couple of other recipes that I looked at after soaking, where they have asked to soak these seeds in milk. So I also incorporated what the other recipes mentioned by adding milk to the mix while it was getting cooked.
I adapted from Tarladalal and this recipe says, 100 gms of garden cress seeds offer 100 mg of iron.
Alivache Ladoo
Recipe
Halim Ladoo
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Garden Cress Seeds / Halim Aliv
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1/2 cup Jaggery grated
- 1/4 cup Semolina / Rava
- 1 tbsp Fresh Coconut grated
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Almonds Coarsely Powdered
Instructions
How to make the Halim Ladoo
- Soak the garden cress seeds in 1/2 cup of water/milk in a deep bowl for 3 hours. Once it is soaked, the seeds will get bloated so do not drain the liquid.
- Heat the ghee in a non-stick pan, add the Rava and saute for a couple of minutes. Next, add the fresh coconut and continue sauteing.
- Now, add the grated jaggery and mix well. After 3 to 4 mins, when the mixture comes together, add the soaked halim. It will be a thick mass.
- Mix well and saute for a couple of minutes. Now, add the milk and simmer for a few minutes as you continue stirring. Add the nuts and stir till the mixture starts to leave the sides.
- Switch and let it sit for a few minutes or till you can bear the heat. Once you are ready to make the balls, grease your palm with ghee and start making balls.
- These do not make a hardball so you will have to press well.
- However, since it will be sticky, the ladoos will sort of stick together.
Suma Gandlur says
What an interesting laddu recipe, Valli. Had no idea at all that there were these seeds and they were used in cooking. Sound very yummy with the ingredients that went in there.
vaishali sabnani says
The ladoos look delicious..never mind what has been used, but they surely are tempting. Some alphabets are truly difficult to crack, specially if the language is not known.
Amara Annapaneni says
Never heard of these seeds Valli, you are such a professional when it comes to cooking. Those ladoos are very tempting:)
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
This is the hardest challenge we face when we deal with foreign languages. These laddoos are so interesting. Never heard of these and glad that Archana could send it to you. You have really worked hard for this.
Usha says
It is difficult to know the ingredients in local language when it is not out native. I was unsure if I use the right English name for my today's post. Anyway, ladoo looks tempting
Harish says
One of the main advantages of doing American recipes is the convenience with the language. Ladoo looks fabulous!
Kalyani says
Kudos on ur effort Valli !! The ladoo looks healthy n delicious
Sapana Behl says
Wow you did a lot of research and presented an interesting and unique recipe of ladoo.They sounds delicious.
Gayathri Kumar says
All your laddoo posts are so nice Valli. I think we don't get the seeds here. Will ask Archana to bring some for our next meet..
Padma Rekha says
When I saw the name I thought of Hyderabadi Haleem Now I came to know what Halim is wonderful choice Valli laddoo s are looking delicious...
The Pumpkin Farm says
i had this by dozens post shlok....even otherwise i always loved it...you have had the patience to create complex recipes Srivalli...am not amused but amazed by your dedication
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says
Delicious ladoos.. I had similar name confusions too. 😉
Priya Suresh says
I never heard about this seeds, quite a new one for me, those laddoos looks prefect and healthy.
Smruti Shah says
Such an interesting recipe Valli. I have heard Avil seeds for the first time. Great choice for H, super innovative!
Harini-Jaya R says
You should post the picture of the seeds Valli. Just for reference. Never heard of these though. Sounds very interesting.
Nalini's Kitchen says
Sounds new to me,never heard of this seed.BTW ladoo looks delicious and nutritious.
Chef Mireille says
never before seen watercress seeds - would love to see what they look like - I am on ladoo overload - they all look so delicious
veena krishnakumar says
This is an interesting recipe Valli. Very new to me. Looks nice
Ruchi Indu says
Interesting ladoo recipe. Havent heard of this seeds though. will have to check if I get it near my place..