India, Jan. 9 -- Winter foods in Indian households are often selected with extra care, emphasising strength-building ingredients prepared in familiar forms. Halim seeds ladoo fit naturally into this seasonal pattern. Made with garden cress seeds, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, these small laddoos are commonly prepared during colder months for women and families who need steady nourishment.

Halim seeds, also known as garden cress seeds, have a long history in Indian and Middle Eastern food traditions. The plant is believed to have originated in Persia and spread to the Indian subcontinent centuries ago through trade. In Ayurveda and Unani practices, halim seeds were valued for their iron content and were often included in winter foods and post-...