Ugadi Pachadi Recipe

Ugadi Pachadi is a must have on the day of Ugadi.All things that go into the pachadi are “new” for the season like raw mangoes , jaggery ,Tamarind etc.The idea behind the Ugadi pachadi is to combine all the 6 Tastes. It Symbolizes the fact that life is a mixture of different experiences (sadness, happiness, Pleasure,sweetness ,pain , and sometimes bitterness) , which should be accepted together with all flavors and equal Balance. Each ingredient of this pacchadi, adds one or more of these tastes..

Neem Flowers for bitterness
 Raw Mango for tanginess
Tamarind Juice for sourness
 Green Chilli/ Red Chilli Powder for hotness
 Jaggery for sweetness
 Pinch of Salt for saltiness

Ingredients:

 1 Cup -Jaggery ( grated finely)
1 Cup – Raw Green Mangoes (skin peeled, and finely chopped)
3 tbsp -Tamarind Pulp
1 tbsp -Neem Flowers (if not available, substitute with grated bitter gourd or bitter gourd juice )
Salt as per taste
Chilli powder as per taste
Water

Method ::

Soak tamarind in water for 1/2 hour.

Then take out tamarind pulp.

Take tamarind pulp in a bowl to it add finely chopped mango pieces ,coconut pieces, grated jaggery,salt ,chilli powder,neem flowers and adjust the taste and the water to your liking and so that you are able to get all the tastes in this mixture.Mix Well till jaggery is melted.Serve in small bowl or cup.

There are many variations in making ugadi pachadi but the main ingredients (reflecting all the six flavors) are as specified above.. We make it like a drinkable juice consistency .