Neem flowers

Azadirachta indica

flower · spice

Tiny, very bitter white flowers, fried or dried into rasam, and into ugadi pachadi for the New Year, which blends the six tastes.

Origin

India

Season (United States)

March to April

Preparation

A pinch, not a daily tea: neem oil and extracts are toxic, especially for children.

Did you know?

Ugadi pachadi is a reminder that the coming year will mix sweet and bitter.