To make preparing and serving easier
choose a few crowd-pleasing items over an extensive array.
To reduce tension on the day of the gathering
prepare and cook the ingredients a day or two ahead of time.
To expedite service and let visitors assist themselves
set up a self-serve buffet to minimize the need for individual plating.
To cut down on the amount of table settings required
choose finger foods
rice-based meals
and curries that are simple to serve and consume.
Incorporate traditional Ganesh Chaturthi fare such as modaks
puran poli
and bhaji to pay homage to the occasion while guaranteeing your guests' indulgence in comfort food.