Ingredients

• 2tsp - neem flower
• 4 tsp - grated jaggery
• 3 tsp tamarind
• pinch of red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp - mustard seeds
• Salt a per taste
• 1 tsp - oil
• 1 tsp - finely chopped raw mango
• 1.25 cup - water

How to Make Ugadi Pachadi

• Soak tamarind in water for 1/2 hour.
• Boil the water for 5 minutes.
• Cool and blend in mixie till smooth.
• Pass through a sieve, removing any fibres, etc.
• Add mango pieces to the juice.
• Boil till mango pieces are tender.
• Add jaggery, let it cook till it melts.
• Remove from fire and keep aside.
• Heat oil, add mustard seeds.
• When it splutters, add neem flower and fry till light brown.
• Add chilli powder and salt.
• Mix well.
• Mix the neem flower to tamarind juice.
• Serve in small quantities.