Ugadi Pachadi Recipe
Ugadi pachadi is a special dish prepared and served during the Ugadi festival in South India, especially in Andhra and Karnataka region. It is a unique mixture of various flavours representing the different aspects of life like, sweet, sour, bitter, tangy and spicy. It is a simple, raw and easy to make recipe.
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 no Raw Mango peeled and chopped very finely
- 1 lemon size Tamarind
- 4 tablespoon Jaggery
- 1½ tablespoon Neem flower
- 2 no Green Chilli chopped finely
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cup Water
Instructions
- Soak tamarind in water for 10 mins. Squeeze and extract the juice.
- Now take that juice in a bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well. Taste and adjust the sweetness and salt.
- Chill for few hours and serve.
Notes
- The main trick is to balance the six tastes, ensuring that no single flavour overpower the others.
- Use fresh and raw baby mangoes for best taste.
- You can add chopped banana, pottukadalai ( fried gram dal ) for an added taste and crunch.
- If neem flowers are not available, you can add a couple of neem leaves.
- Add water gradually to achieve the correct consistency. If not, it may look runny.
Storage and serving
Ugadi pachadi can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Use a dry spoon for serving the pachadi to prevent contamination. Serving : Ugadi pachadi is generally served in a small bowl at the start of the new year, to symbolize the acceptance of life's ups and downs in the coming year. You can serve them by adding chopped banana, coconut pieces for added nutty texture. You can even add some fresh herbs like coriander and mint leaves for earthy flavour.Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Ugadi Pachadi Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
36
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.002
g
0
%
Sodium
780
mg
34
%
Potassium
1
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
0.02
g
0
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
0.01
g
0
%
Vitamin A
2
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
6
mg
1
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.