Makhni Paneer Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion pureed approx 1 cup after pureed
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1.5 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp tandoori masala
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp milk, lukewarm
• 5 saffron strands
• 8 oz paneer, cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves, kasoori methi
• 10 whole cashews.
• 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
• 1.25 cup water, divided (1 + 1/4 cup)
• 1 cup basmati rice washed and soaked for 20 minutes