Ugadi Pachadi
A traditional Andhra dish symbolizing six flavors, prepared during the Ugadi festival.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Strainer (for tamarind pulp)
Ingredients
Ingredients for Ugadi Pachadi
- 1 small raw mango finely chopped
- 2 tbsp neem flowers fresh or dried
- 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
- 2 tbsp jaggery grated
- 2 cups water
- 2 green chilies finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak and extract tamarind pulp, and mix with jaggery until dissolved.
- Add raw mango, neem flowers, green chilies, and salt. Stir well.
- Adjust water for desired consistency and balance flavors.
Notes
- Store Ugadi Pachadi in the refrigerator for up to a day.
- For a less spicy version, reduce the number of green chilies.
- Ensure the neem flowers are fresh or properly dried for authenticity.
