Authentic Ugadi Pachadi Recipe | Traditional Andhra & Telangana Style Festive Delight Pure Organic Zone

Ugadi Pachadi Recipe (Traditional Andhra & Telangana Style)

Ugadi Pachadi is a special dish prepared for Ugadi (Telugu New Year), symbolizing the six flavors of life—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy, and tangy. Each ingredient represents different emotions of life.

Ingredients (Serves 4-5)

1. Raw Mango – 1 small (chopped finely) (Sourness - life’s challenges)

2. Neem Flowers – 1 tbsp (Bitter - difficulties in life)

3. Jaggery – ½ cup (Sweet - happiness)

4. Tamarind Pulp – ¼ cup (Tangy - surprises)

5. Salt – ½ tsp (Saltiness - fear & stability)

6. Chili Powder or Green Chilies – ½ tsp or 1 chopped chili (Spicy - anger & excitement)

7. Water – 1 to 1.5 cups

Preparation Steps

1. Soak Tamarind – Soak tamarind in ½ cup warm water for 15 minutes. Extract the pulp and discard the fibers.

2. Dissolve Jaggery – Mix jaggery in 1 cup of water and let it dissolve completely.

3. Mix Ingredients – In a bowl, mix the tamarind pulp, jaggery water, and chopped raw mango.

4. Add Flavors – Add neem flowers, salt, and chili powder (or chopped green chili).

5. Adjust Consistency – If needed, add more water to get a slightly liquid consistency.

6. Stir Well and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Serving & Tradition

• Ugadi Pachadi is offered as prasad to deities before consuming.

• It is the first dish eaten on Ugadi day, symbolizing acceptance of life’s ups and downs.

          😊 🌿 🍃🥭🌳