Marinate mutton with all ingredients mentioned under Marination section for 30 minutes
Boil spices except garlic mentioned under masala section in 1.5 cups to 2 cups water, the red chillies should go soft and tender. Switch off the heat
Allow boiled spices to cool completely. Strain the spices through sieve. Do not throw away strained liquid
Add garlic and boiled spices to grinder. Grind to smooth paste and keep it aside
Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, star anise and cumin seeds to pan
Saute spices until aromatic
Add finely sliced onions and saute them until golden brown
Add marinated mutton and mix well. Saute over low heat for 10 minutes
Add only half of the ground spice paste
Add 1/4 cup of strained liquid and mix well. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes
Add remaining ground spice paste
Add rest of the strained liquid and salt. Mix well. Always add salt to mutton only after its 35-45 percentage cooked. Cover and cook over low heat until mutton is cooked
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot
