• 200 gms paneer (roughly 1.5 cups)
• 1 tablespoon fresh cream
• a generous pinch of kasoori methi
• 3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
• a tiny pinch saffron
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon rose water / kewra water
• salt to taste

To blanch and grind:

• 1 medium sized big onion
• 2 tablespoon whole cashews
• 2 tablespoon almonds
• 1 tablespoon melon seeds
• 2 cups water

To temper:

• 2 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon shahi jeera
• 2 nos green cardamom
• 2 nos clove
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 1 small bayleaf