Ugadi 2025: 5 must-try traditional recipes

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Mavinakayi Chitranna

As Ugadi coincides with the onset of the mango season, no celebration is complete without indulging in dishes featuring this king of fruits. Mavinakayi Chitranna (Mango rice) is a tangy and spicy rice preparation made with cooked rice, raw mango, and a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts.

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Obbattu Saaru

Obbattu Saaru, also known as Holige Saaru, is a simple and flavorful curry made using the leftover filling from obbattu and rasam powder.

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Ugadi Pachadi

A quintessential dish representing the essence of life, Ugadi Pachadi is a mix of six flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, spicy, and tangy. Made with a combination of jaggery, tamarind, neem flowers, raw mango, salt, and chilies, it offers a symbolic reminder of the varied experiences life brings, encouraging us to accept them with grace.

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Kosambari

A healthy lentil salad, Kosambari is made with soaked moong dal, cucumber, grated coconut, and a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. It’s a light and nutritious addition to the festive spread.

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Dry Fruit Payasa

A perfect dessert that satiates one’s craving for sweets post a perfect meal.

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