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Mutanjan is a traditional, festive Pakistani sweet rice dish (meethay chawal) famous for its vibrant colors, typically served on special occasions like weddings and Eid. While often confused with Zarda (which is predominantly yellow), Mutanjan is characterized by its multicoloured appearance, using yellow, red, and green food colors, along with dry fruits, khoya, and small rasgullas or cham cham.
Here is a breakdown of how to prepare it, based on popular recipes:

Key Ingredients
Rice: 1 kg Sella Rice (parboiled rice) is preferred for the best texture.
Sweetener: 800g - 1 kg Sugar.
Fat: 1 cup Oil or Ghee.
Colors: Yellow, Red, and Green food colors.
Aromatics: Green cardamom (hari elaichi), cloves (long), and Kewra essence.
Garnish/Mix-ins: Tutti frutti, dry fruits (almonds, pistachios, raisins, coconut slices), Khoya (barfi), and small rasgullas or cham cham.
Liquid: 1 cup Milk or Water (or a mixture).

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