In a bowl mix together paneer, cardamom powder, maida and knead to form a soft dough.

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.

Pat each portion into a disc.

Heat ghee in a pan and add five to six discs depending upon the capacity of the pan. 

Shallow fry the discs until golden on both sides.

Heat together water and sugar and bring the syrup to single thread consistency.

Set aside and dip the malpuas for 10 minutes in the syrup.

Remove them from syrup and garnish with pistacios and rose petals.