Matanjan Rice | Zarda satrangi recipe | मीठे चावल बनाने की विधि | Mezbaan Cuisine | Abdul Qadeer

Matanjan / Zarda Satrangi Recipe (Sweet Colorful Rice) Methay Chawal ki tarkeeb | मीठे चावल बनाने की विधि | Mezbaan Cuisine | Abdul Qadeer.

“Matanjan, also known as Zarda Satrangi, is a rich and festive Pakistani & Indian style sub-continent sweet rice dish made with aromatic sella rice cooked in cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. The rice is infused with vibrant food colors and mixed with ghee, sugar syrup, milk, and an indulgent blend of dry fruits including almonds, pistachios, raisins, coconut slices, and colorful tutti frutti. What makes this recipe truly special is the addition of khoya, murabba, gulab jamun, and soft rasgullay, creating a luxurious sweetness and beautiful presentation. Perfect for weddings, Eid, Dawats, and celebrations, this Matanjan is a classic dessert that brings flavor, color, and tradition together in every bite.”

Here is a recipe of Matanjan | Zarda Satrangi Recipe (Sweet Colorful Rice)

Ingredients:

Rice 1 kg (sella)
Sugar 800 gm
Ghee 250 gm
Water 4 litre
Milk 250 ml
Cardamom pods 4-5 pcs
Cinnamon stick 2 medium
Cloves 8-10 pcs
Star anise 2 pcs
Raisins 2 tbsp
Almonds 2 tbsp
Pistachios 2 tbsp
Coconut 2 tbsp sliced
Tutti fruity green 1/4 cup
Tutti fruity yellow 1/4 cup
Tutti fruity red 1/4 cup
Khoya 1 cup (for garnish)
Murabba karonda 1/2 cup
gulab jamun 150 gm (5-6 pcs)
Ras gully 150 gm (10-12 pcs)
Chandi ka warq 1 (for garnish)
Food color (green 1/4 tsp,
red 1/4 tsp, yellow 1/4 tsp)

👩‍🍳 instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice
1. Wash the 1 kg sella rice and soak for 3 hours.
2. In a large pot, boil 4 litres water.
3. Add 4-5 cardamom pods, 2 cinnamon sticks, 8–10 cloves, and 2 star anise.
4. Add soaked rice and cook until 90% done (kaachi pakki).
5. Strain and set aside.

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2. Prepare the Sugar Syrup (Sheera)
1. In a wide pot, add 250g ghee.
2. Add 250 ml milk and let it boil.
3. Add 800g sugar and cook until sugar dissolves.

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3. Add Colors
1. Divide the cooked rice into three parts.
2. In each part, add a tablespoon of water with:
• Green color – 1/4 tsp
• Red color – 1/4 tsp
• Yellow color – 1/4 tsp
3. Gently mix so the colors coat evenly.

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4. Layer the Zarda

In the pot add boiled rice & coconut slices with sugar syrup & cook until rice absorbs sugar syrup:
1. Add colored rice portions on top before simmer.
2. Sprinkle:
• Raisins
• Almonds
• Pistachios
• Tutti fruity (green, yellow, red)
• Murabba karonda
• Gulab Jamun (5–6 pcs)
• Rasgulla (10–12 pcs)

3. Cover tightly and cook on dum for 15–20 minutes on low flame.

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5. Final Mix & Garnish
1. Gently mix the rice so colors stay separate (don’t over-mix).
2. Add:
• Khoya (1 cup) for garnish
Finally, decorate with chandi ka warq.

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✨ Your Matanjan / Zarda Satrangi is ready!

Sweet, colorful, festive and perfect for Dawats & Mehndi! 🎉

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