Clean the mutton and leave to drain.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Splutter the fennel seeds.
Add in the onions and saute with a pinch of salt till soft.
Add the ginger and garlic paste and fry for a couple of minutes till the raw smell is gone.
Add in the tomato and tomato paste and cook till the tomato gets mashed.
Now add in the coriander, turmeric, chilli and pepper powders and saute till the coriander gets a dark shade.
Add in the coconut milk and mutton, close the lid of the cooker and cook till the mutton is done. Normally I cook for three whistles on high and leave for 15 minutes on low flame, and then allow the pressure to go on its own.
Open the lid of the pressure cooker, sprinkle in the garam masala. Adjust the salt and add curry leaves finally.
Serve warm with rice, chapathis, or even bread!