Neem Flower (Veppam Poo)

Veppam poo is a must for the Tamil New Year Day. It is added to any one of the dishes which signifies, apart from the medicinal value, life’s bitter part and it should be accepted.

Typically, this flower is included in mango pachadi. Another unique dish is Veppam Poo Rasam. To make it, start by picking the white neem flowers from their stems, washing them, and laying them out on a paper towel to dry in the shade. Heat a teaspoon of ghee in a kadai, then add a handful of flowers and sauté over low heat until they become crispy. Allow it to cool and then grind it into a powder.

Recipes with Veppam Poo

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  Veppam Poo (Neem Flower) Rasam

  Difficulty: Easy

  This simple and easy to make Rasam is made with Neem Flower (Veppam Poo). This dish is also specially made during Tamil New Year.

  Cuisine: Indian, Tamil
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  Veppam Poo Pachadi

  Difficulty: Easy

  This Veppam Poo Pachadi is made with Mango Pachadi and then adding veppam poo powder with it.

  Cuisine: Indian, Tamil