India, Feb. 4 -- My earliest memory of Aliv laddoo goes to my childhood when these laddoos were made for new mothers in the family. We children would also get to taste these tasty laddoos for breakfast.

Garden Cress Seeds or Aliv is available mostly in the winter season. It is grown largely in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. These seeds strengthen the body as they are a rich source of calcium, folic acid, vitamins A and C, and amino acids. They are used to treat digestive issues, regulate menstruation and improve breast milk for new mothers.

Aliv (Garden Cress Seeds) Laddoo

Ingredients

Garden cress seeds: 100 gms

Coconut water: 1 cup

Grated coconut: 1 cup

Grated jaggery: 1.5 cups

Cardamom and nutmeg powder: a pi...