Hot and Spicy Mutton Masala( Fiery Lamb curry)

Hello all, two days back i got settled in my new home. I love the neighborhood. Since its heavily snowing here i am not able to get out frequently. Still my kitchen is half set and i am preparing simple meals. 
For now i am posting my drafted recipes. And once my kitchen is fully done i will start posting full fledged recipes.


Ingredients for Mutton Masala

Mutton pieces-3/4kg

Onions big (finely chopped)-3

Tomatoes big (finely chopped)-2

Ginger and Garlic paste-2tbsp

Kashmiri Red chilli paste or chilly powder-1tbsp

Pepper powder-2tbsp

Turmeric powder-1/2tsp

Coriander powder-2tbsp

Sombu/ Fennel powder-1tbsp

Salt and oil as required

Coriander and mint leaves-1cup

For tempering

Cardamon-2

Cloves-4

Cinnamon-2"

Star anise-1

Bay leaf-1

Grind following to smooth paste

Cashew nuts-10

Coconut shredded-4tbsp

Poppy seeds-1tbsp

Method

Pressure cook the mutton with 1/4tsp turmeric and 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste until tender. In a large wok heat enough oil and add the tempering ingredients. When the aroma rises and the chopped onions and rest of ginger and garlic paste. Saute until the raw smell of ginger and garlic leaves. Now add the chopped tomatoes, red chilli paste, pepper powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and fennel powder. Stir fry until the tomatoes and masala powders are cooked. Add the ground coconut paste and cooked mutton (along with its juice). Season with enough salt. Since juice of mutton is added the mixture will be thin, rise the flame and cook the meat until semi dry. Finally add the chopped mint and coriander leaves. Mix well and serve hot with Roti or Ghee rice.