Grind coconut and fennel seeds to a smooth paste by adding some water. Set aside till use.
Heat a kadai. Dry roast all the spices given till they are golden. Remove them to a blender and make into a fine powder. Set aside till use.
Heat oil in the same kadai or a pressure cooker. Add in the whole spice and let them sizzle for a min.
Add in shallots, green chillies and curry leaves. Saute till light golden.
Now add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a couple of mins.Add in salt and turmeric powder and mix well.
Add in tomatoes and saute till they are completely mushed up.
Add in the spice powder and toss well. Add in the washed mutton pieces and add some water.
Now if you are making this in pressure cooker then cover it up and cook for 5 whistle, simmer the flame for 15 to 20 mins. Turn the heat off and let the pressure go all by itself.
Now open the cooker and add in coconut masala, more water if needed and mix well.
Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 mins till the oil separates on top.