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Ugadi Pachadi

Ugadi Pachadi Is One Of The Special Food Of This Auspicious Day.It Is Notable From Past As It Contain 6 Flavors That Resembles To Our Life. The Six Flavors Are Sour, Sweet, Tangy, Bitter, Spicy & Salt.

The 6 Different Tastes That Correspond To The Taste And Emotions Are:

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

As The Ugadi Pachadi Contains 6 Different Taste, It Is Also Call Symbol Of Life. As Life Is Mixture Of Pain, Surprise, Joy, Anger, Fear & Sadness.One Should Lead This New Year Mixing All Flavors With Equal Balance.

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 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 !!!!