Go beyond the regular, whip up a modak mocktail for your Ganesh Chaturthi bash

This interesting twist to Ganapati's favourite dessert will win hearts.

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The refreshing drink will be the perfect addition to your Ganesh Chaturthi menu.
A favourite at Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, modaks can be found everywhere. The delectable sweets form an important part of the festivities, and are now available in numerous flavours, ranging from chocolate to even savoury versions.

However, there is another way to serve Ganpati's favourite dessert - as a drink. Mannrangi consulting chef, Vikram Arora, shares a recipe to whip up a Modak mocktail that is sure to be a hit at your Ganesh Chaturthi bash.

Makes: 1 glass


Ingredients
Vanilla ice-cream: 50 gm
Jaggery: 25 gm
Fresh coconut: 50 gm
Ghee: 5 gm
Green cardamom powder: 1 gm
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Milk: 50 gm
Almonds: 2.5 gm
Pistachio: 2.5 gm
Cashews: 2.5 gm

Method
- Heat ghee in a pan, add grated coconut, stir till it turns golden brown
- Add grated jaggery, continue to stir it till it melts. Then add cardamom powder
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- Then add dry fruits to mixture
- Blend the mixture with ice-cream and milk in a blender
- Garnish with dry fruits and a modak
- Serve chilled
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The Ambanis are known to be sticklers for tradition and rituals. Whether it's visiting temples across the country to offer the wedding invitations of their children, or celebrating all festivals with much fervour. Ganesh Chaturthi, too, is marked with much pomp and show every year at the Ambani household. The Altamount road residence of India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is decked-up as the family kicks-off the festival with a lavish bash.

This year saw new additions to the Ambani clan, as Isha and Akash were joined by their spouses - Anand and Shloka, respectively - and their in-laws. Nita Ambani, dressed in a red outfit, offered prayers to the Ganesha idol at their home as the puja began.

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Anant Ambani's girlfriend Radhika Merchant, who has in the last year become a constant at family events and outings, also opted for a shade similar to her beau.

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Nita Ambani, who is often seen holding Radhika Merchant's hand at events - hinting at a close bond between the duo, was once again all smiles as she spent some time with her youngest child's girlfriend. Merchant wore a pink lehenga with a diamond necklace and maang tika.

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The ladies also opted for crimson shades for their attire.

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The Bachchans, regulars on the Ambani guest-list, also joined the celebrations. It was an all-white affair for the family, with the Big B dressed in kurta-pyjama and wife Jaya in a saree. Abhishek Bachchan, who came sans wife Aishwarya, teamed his white kurta with a yellow Nehru jacket.

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Bollywood's favourite couple, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, set couple goals as they shared smiles and hugs at the function. The couple arrived with friend and the director of their upcoming film 'Brahmastra', Ayan Mukerji.

Bhatt dazzled in an ivory saree with a mustard border, worn over a pink blouse. The 36-year-old 'Barfi' actor opted for an all-grey ensemble. Rumours that the couple may tie the knot after Rishi and Neetu Kapoor's return to India later this year have been doing the rounds for quiet some time, but there has been no official confirmation from the stars.

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The Tendulkars arrived in full force for the function. The Master Blaster, dressed in a maroon kurta, was accompanied by wife Anjali, who opted for a pink suit, and children Sara and Arjun.

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Actress Madhuri Dixit-Nene arrived with husband Sriram Nene for the function. The 52-year-old posed with her 'Dil' co-star Aamir Khan, who was dressed in a white kurta.

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'Uri' star Vicky Kaushal made a dapper appearance in a red bandhgala that he accessorised with a white pocket square for the puja. Karisma Kapoor, who came with cousin Armaan Jain, also opted for red for the occasion. The actress kept her look minimalistic, with sleek, tied hair and gold earrings.

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Actress Kriti Sanon turned heads in a Baadla saree by designer Manish Malhotra, for the function. She completed her look with a floral bun, chaandbalis and chunky bangles.

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