What are symbolic tastes of ugadi ? Did you know ever had this question in mind. If yes, I am here to explain the significance of six different tastes of Ugadi Pachadi. As it is linked to various aspects of our life.
In my current blog, I would like to share with you what each taste in the ugadi pachadi symbolizes various emotions of our lives. It would be very interesting to know how the emotions of our life is linked to the tastes.
Since my roots are from Andhra pradesh though i am raised in Tamil Nadu, I have always loved to celebrate this festival. This beings so much joy eating this ugadi pachadi with mixed tastes.
What are symbolic tastes of Ugadi ?
Before we get to know the symbolic tastes , It is very important for us to understand what this festival is about. This is new year accordingly to the Lunar calendar which is celebrated in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Basically Ugadi is a regional New year celebration in Andhra and Karnataka. Which usually falls in the month of March or April according to the English Calendar. People from these states celebrate by making a Ugadi Pachadi or Chutney to begin the year with a happy note.
Six Important Ingredients of Ugadi Chutney
Let me help you understand what are all the six important ingredients in Ugadi chutney. What does each ingredient symbolize?. Every ingredient denotes different emotions of the life to say life is all about mixed emotions.
While each ingredient is linked to various emotions and aspects of life. You should also know that there are many health benefits for each ingredient. Let us know get started to know what each ingredient symbolizes and also the health benefits.
Chilli
The particular ingredient chilli is hot. This ingredient symbolizes the anger or the outburst of the life. This doesn’t mean one should encourage this emotion. It means life can make a person experience negative situations. One must be aware of such situations and we need to prepare to handle them rather out-bursting the negative emotions
Health Benefits of Chilli
Chilli fights inflammation because of the substance called capsaicin
It helps clear the congesting for stuffy nose
Chilli can also boost immunity
Tamarind
This ingredient gives sour taste significant for unpleasant experience of the life. Every person goes through unpleasant situations in life as life is always not a bed of roses. It conveys to take all situations equally
Health Benefits of Tamarind
Stimulates metabolism and keeps the digestive system strong
It anti-inflammatory properties
Tamarind also boosts immunity
Salt
This ingredient symbolizes fear for the salty taste. We all go through fear of losing wealth, people and materials. Fear of losing health is the only good fear and rest should not impact us. So always eat healthy and good food. What we eat is what we are.
Health Benefits of Salt
Salt plays an important role in thyroid functioning
It keeps body hydrated
They can be used to prevents low blood pressure
Mango
This ingredient has tangy taste which denotes unexpected twists and turns in our life. Life is full of surprises. This is to convey that we need to take life as it comes and enjoy the pleasant surprises. As every thing happens for good
Health Benefits of Mango
Mango helps maintaining the cholesterol level
It helps cleansing the skin
When eaten moderation can help weight loss
Neem
This ingredient denoted the bitterness in life. Life is filled with ups and downs. Look forward for the Ups when there is a down.
Health Benefits of Neem
One of the best wound healer when the neem paste is dabbed on the wound.
Neem helps in treating skin disorders
it can also boost immunity
Jaggery
This ingredient impacts sweetness to indicate the happiness in life. While this is the taste everyone would love taste, we also need to understand that life is mixed emotions.
Health Benefits of Jaggery
It helps in preventing constipation
Jaggery detoxifies the liver and purifies the blood
They can also boost immunity
I am sure you must have had a wonderful experience knowing the symbolic tastes of Ugadi. Please feel free to share your comments in the below section, i would be happy to respond.