Heat oil in a kadai and add the whole spices. Let them crackle and then gradually add half the quantity of onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add the garlic paste, ginger paste and then the red chilli paste and mix well.
Add the mutton pieces, salt, tomatoes and the remaining onions, and mix well.
Add the green chillies, curd and lemon juice.
Fry the meat for 12-15 minutes, adding a little water and then pressure cook this (the korma) for about 20 minutes.
Cook the rice for about 5 minutes in a separate vessel and then drain the excess water.
Bring the korma and the rice together in a heavy bottomed cooking vessel, carefully arranging them in multiple layers. Sprinkle the ghee as you layer the rice and the korma.
Add the finely chopped coriander, mint leaves and salt (to taste).Cover the vessel with a thin cloth and cook on a low flame for about 10 minutes in 'dum style'.
Notes: how to make red chilli paste? Soak 10-15 red chillies in water for 1/2hour then grind it to paste with same water
