Ugadi It means the beginning of the new year in Telugu and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, where it is also known as Yugadi or Samvatsaradhi. This year Ugadi falls on his April 9th. In addition to observing customary rituals and prayers, various traditional dishes are prepared to commemorate this day. From the iconic Ugadi Pachadi to Bobatru, a variety of delicacies grace homes during this festive season. Introducing delicious dishes that are easy to make.
1. Ugadi Pachadi
Ugadi pachadi is a typical dish prepared for celebrations. This unique concoction consists of tamarind, raw mango, neem flowers, jaggery, salt, and red or black pepper. All these ingredients are mixed together to make a dish offered to God and shared with the family.
2. Pulp Payasam
Known as paruppu in South India, lentils are commonly used in a variety of dishes, from savory to sweet. Pulp payasam, also known as moong dal payasam, is a creamy and delicious dessert made with yellow moong lentils, jaggery, coconut milk and flavored with cardamom.
3. Poornam Bhullel
Poornam Bhurel, also known as Bhurel or Poornal, is a special delicacy served during Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A sweet and flavorful filling wrapped in lentil batter and fried.
4. Lemon rice
Lemon rice, also known as chitranna or nimakaya purihora, is a popular South Indian dish. A flavorful and tangy rice preparation made by adding fresh lemon juice, fried nuts, aromatic herbs and spices to steamed rice, giving it a pleasant spicy, tangy and nutty taste. You can
5. Kosambari
Kosambari is a simple South Indian salad from Karnataka. This tempering salad has South Indian spices like moong dal, cucumber, coconut, lemon juice, herbs, and curry leaves.
6. Bobbattle
Bhobattu, also known as Holige or Obattu, is a South Indian festive dessert made of sweetened flatbread stuffed with a cooked mixture of chana dal, jaggery, cardamom powder, and nutmeg.
By incorporating these delightful dishes into your Ugadi celebrations, you can savor the rich culinary traditions of South India and ring in the new year with joy and flavour.
