Ugadi Pachadi

Ugadi Pachadi is made in every Andhra household on Ugadi which is a telugu new year day. Ugadi is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and karnataka. It is also celebrated in Maharashtra and is called Gudi Padwa.

Ugadi Pachadi is a blend of 6 different tastes offerd by nature , like Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Tang, Hot, Salt. This pachadi signifies life. Life is a mixture of different experiences like happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise and Jealousy. Lets see how this unique, yummy chutney is made.

Ingredients :

• Jaggery ( Sweet = Happiness ) - 1 cup grated
• Neem Flowers ( Bitter = Sadness ) - 1 tbsp
• Green Chillies ( Hot = Anger ) - to taste
• Salt ( Salty = Fear ) - to taste
• Tamarind Pulp ( Sour = Jealousy ) - 4 tbsp
• Green Raw Mango ( Tang = Surprise ) - 1 cup

Method :

• This would be the easiest recipe on earth. Mix all the above ingredients and add little water to it to form like a sauce.

Tip : If you prefer it very thin, add more water and adjust salt to taste.

Variation: The above mentioned 6 ingredients are a must in this recipe. However you can add few other things to it as well, like chopped ripe banana or small pieces of sugarcane.

Enjoy !!
Happy Ugadi to one and all !!