Soak the tamarind in ½ cup warm water for fifteen minutes or till it softens and take out the pulp.

Meanwhile, pluck the tender flowers from neem sprigs.

In the tamarind pulp add a little water.

In a bowl add the jaggery, banana, coconut pieces, mango, roasted gram , salt, chilli powder.

Pour the tamarind extract and blend nicely with fingers preferably or a spoon.

Add the neem flowers at the end and share it with family and friends.

This Ugadi Pachadi is also a healthy low-calorie pachadi and the neem flowers, tamarind, jaggery and raw mangoes contain nutrients that cleanse our system and acts as a prevention of disease).

The myriad flavours of this delicacy tickle the palate and the taste lingers for a long time.