aleev ladoo (garden cress sweet balls)

Aleeve/halim/garden cress seeds have numerous health benefits. When soaked in water or milk,get swollen. Seeds can be grown easily in winter season. The leaves along with its stem can be used as salad toppings and in chutneys with coriander leaves.



Aleeve kheer or porridge is said to be beneficial for lactating mothers. In general aleeve is a rich source of vit A,C and E.
Other health benefits can be found in detail here.




Aleevache ladoo

Ingredients
1 cup aleeve
2 cups coconut water or 1 cup milk+ 1cup water or 2 cups milk
2 cups freshly grated coconut
2 cups grated jaggery

Method
Check the aleeves for any impurities( other than aleeve). Soak aleeves in water or milk for 2 hrs.
Mix grated coconut, jaggery  and soaked aleeve in a thick bottom pan.
Cook the mixture on a very low flame.( first the jaggery will melt and then slowly it will become thick)
Stir continuously so that it doesn't get stuck to the bottom.
The mixture will turn into a big ball like structure. (it will come together and will become dry)
Turn off the gas and let it cool completely.

Take a small portion and give a round shape to it. Repeat the procedure to make remaining ladoos.


Note
These ladoos contain coconut hence won't last long. It is better to refrigerate them. You can microwave the required portion/ladoos as and when required.