Some quintessential ingredients used during Ugadi include neem flowers, raw mango, tamarind, jaggery, chilli, and salt.
These are traditionally combined in Ugadi Pachadi, where each flavour symbolises different emotions of life like sweetness, bitterness, tanginess, and spice, reminding us that the coming year will bring a mix of experiences.
Quintessential ingredients that are used in the festival
- Jaggery (Sweet – Joy)
- Tamarind (Sour – Life’s Surprises)
- Neem Flowers (Bitter – Hardships)
- Green Chili / Black Pepper (Spicy – Energy)
- Salt (Salty – Stability)
- Unripe Mango (Tangy – Adaptation)
Read the full story that first appeared in Deccan Chronicle dated March 16, 2026 here:
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