Ugadi Pachadi / 6 Taste Pachadi

Ugadi Subakankshalu!!! Ugadi is the Telugu New Year which is celebrated by Hindus in Andhra. Yugadi/Ugadi in sanskrit means the beginning of new age. On this day, a very special and traditional dish is made called Ugadi Pachadi/6 Taste Pachadi  with Raw Mango, Coconut, Tamarind, Jaggery, Chillies and Neem Flowers. This marks that all these flavors will be balanced in our life and is a very easy to make dish.

Jaggery- Sweet- Which represents the happiness of life
Tamarind – Sour- That signifies the sour moments of life which makes our life worth living
Salt- Which represents the fear
Neem Flowers – Bitter- That means sadness
Mango – Tangy- Which represents disgust
Chillies – Spice- That signifies anger

Ugadi Pachadi
Ugadi Pachadi
Ugadi Pachadi
Ugadi Pachadi
Ugadi Pachadi - Recipe
Recipe – Ugadi Pachadi

May this festival usher in prosperity and lot of new beginnings.

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