Telangana Ugadi Pachadi Six Flavour Festival Chutney

Method

1. 1

   Combine all six ingredients in a small bowl: raw mango, neem flowers (or bitter leaves), grated jaggery, red chilli powder, salt and tamarind paste.

2. 2

   Add a small splash of water. Mix gently.

3. 3

   Taste — all six flavours should be distinctly present: the bitterness of neem, sweetness of jaggery, sourness of raw mango and tamarind, spiciness of chilli and saltiness all together in each bite.

4. 4

   Add freshly grated coconut if desired.

5. 5

   Serve in very small portions — this is a ritual preparation consumed symbolically on Ugadi morning, not a full meal preparation.