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Ugadi Pachadi is a traditional South Indian dish prepared during Ugadi, it’s a new year celebrated in many parts of India with various names like Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra. There are different styles of preparation which can be found like Telangana style pachadi, Andhra Style Pachadi. This drink is very special and everyone in my home likes it very much.

Here is one poem which is generated using AI on Ugadi Pachadi. It is interesting.

Ugadi Pachadi, a traditional dish,
A symbol of life’s diverse wish.
Made on the Telugu New Year’s Day,
Its flavors depict various hues at play.

Bitterness of neem signifies challenges faced,
Sweetness of jaggery for joys embraced.
Tanginess of tamarind, a reminder of surprises in store,
Salt for balance amidst life’s uproar.

Black Pepper spice represents the fiery zeal,
Raw mango symbolizes growth, so real.
This concoction, a blend of flavors profound,
Echoes life’s journey, in every sip found.

Ugadi Pachadi, a culinary delight,
Teaching lessons through flavors bright.
Embracing the New Year with hope and cheer,
This tradition cherished, year after year.

Ugadi Pachadi

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Ugadi Pachadi is a traditional South Indian dish prepared during Ugadi, it's a new year celebrated in many parts of India with various names like Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra.It's a unique blend of six tastes - sweet, sour, bitter, salty, tangy, and spicy, symbolizing the various experiences of life.The ingredients, including jaggery, tamarind, neem flowers, mango, salt, and black pepper represent the essence of life's ups and downs.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Resting Time 3

Total Time 3 20

Course Special

Cuisine Indian

Servings 10 Glasses

Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

1 Plate
1 flour sieve
1 Water Sieve
1 Claypot If not available, take steel one.
1 Chopper Board
1 Knife

Ingredients

¼ cup Neem flower petals
1 no. Raw Mango
100 gm Tamarind Soaked in water for 3 hours.
2½ l Water
500 gms Jaggery grated or small pieces
2 tbsp Melon Seeds
2 tbsp Watermelon seeds
2 tbsp Almonds chopped into small pieces
2 tbsp Coconut grated
1 tsp Black Salt
½ tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Fennel Seeds

Instructions

Collect Neem flowers from neem trees, and follow the process as shown in video to separate the petals and collect them in a small bowl.
Take 1 no. Raw Mango and chop into small pieces.
Mash 100 gm Tamarind which was soaked in water then sieve it. Collect tamarind pulp in the claypot.
Add 2½ l Water in the claypot. Add 500 gms Jaggery in it. Mix it.
Now add 2 tbsp Melon Seeds, 2 tbsp Watermelon seeds, 2 tbsp Almonds, 2 tbsp Coconut, 1 tsp Black Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds, ¼ cup Neem flower petals and chopped raw mango. Mix it and leave it for 3 hours.
Ugadi pachadi is ready.