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Ugadi Pachadi

Ugadi pachadi is a special dish prepared and consumed during the festival of ugadi, which is also called the New Year in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and parts of Maharastra.

Ugadi Pachadi is a symbolic dish that embodies the various flavors of life and is made from a mixture of six key ingredients, each representing different flavors:

Raw Mango - Tanginess ( Surprises )
Tamarind - Sour- Sweet ( Sarcastic, Unpleasantness )
Jaggery - Sweet ( Happiness )
Salt - Salty ( Fear )
Red Chilli Powder - Spicy ( Anger )
Neem Flowers - Bitter ( Sadness )

The combination of these flavors symbolizes the different experiences that one may encounter and the importance of embracing both the ups and downs that come with it.

Ingredients :

Tamarind - 50 g
Jaggery - 200 g
Raw Mango - 3 Tbsps. Chopped
Fresh Coconut - 3 Tbsps. Chopped
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 Tsp.
Salt - 1/2 Tsp.
Ajwain - 1 Tsp.
Putnalu / Roasted Chana Dal - 2 Tbsps.
Neem Flower - 1 Tbsp.

Preparation:

Clean And Soak Tamarind In Water For About 30 Minutes Or Till Tamarind Becomes Soft.
Soak Jaggey In Water And Mix Well Till Jaggery Completely Dissolves In Water
Now Filter The Jaggery Water.
Now Extract Juice From Tamarind And Filter.
Add Jaggery Water, Tamarind Water & Water As Per the Sourness Of Tamarind.
Now Add Ajwain, Neem Flower, Raw Mango, Fresh Coconut, Red Chilli Powder, Salt & Putnalu.
Note: Fresh Coconut, Ajwain & Putnalu Are Optional. These Are Added For More Tasty While Having The Recipe.
Mix Well.
And Serve & Enjoy On This Ugadi.
Happy Ugadi !!!!