Ugadi Pachhadi

Ugadi is the New Year's Day for the people of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
It is celebrated in the month of March/April and Ugadi marks the first day of the new year.
The Special food items we prepare for Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh are Ugadi Pachhadi and Bhakshyalu , Mango Rice.

Ugadi Pachhadi contains 6 ingredients each ingredient is described as follows

Tamarind Juice for Sourness
Raw Mango for Tang
Neem flowers for bitterness
Jaggery for sweetness
Green chilly or Red chilly powder for heat
Pinch of Salt for Saltiness
Coconut (Optional)
Banana (Optional)

Preparation:

• Soak Tamarind in water for 10 mins,squeeze juice from tamarind.
• Add Jaggery to the Tamarind water then add green mango pieces,salt to taste,Neem flowers,chopped Coconut (optional)and a pinch of Red chilly powder or 2 green chillies,add banana(optional).