Veppam Poo Pachadi | Neem Flower Pachadi

Veppam Poo Pachadi is a traditional South Indian style Pachadi that is both delicious and healthy. It is a must-have dish during Tamil New Year festival.

The 6 tastes are represented by neem flower buds, tamarind extract, jaggery, pepper or green chillies, and salt.

This pachadi represents the ups and downs of life and how we must control all of our emotions in order to live a happy life.Check out how to make traditional and yummy veppam poo pachadi recipe below.

Ingredients

Veppam Poo(Neem Flower buds)-2 Tbsps 

Thin Tamarind extract -1/2 cup 

Jaggery-2-3 Tbsps 

Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp 

Pepper powder-1/4 tsp 

Salt to taste

Green chillies-1 no chopped fine 

Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp 

Ghee-1-2 tsps 

Recipe Video

Method

👉Heat ghee in a pan add mustard seeds, green chillies allow it to splutter.

👉Add washed neem flower buds and sauté well for 2 mins.

👉Pour the thin tamarind extract add turmeric powder and salt and pepper powder mix well and it to boil until raw smell goes .

👉Add jaggery and mix well and continue to boil for 2-4 mins until the mixture thickens.

👉Switch off the gas and transfer to dry cup.

Preparation Time-15 mins