So here we go.... Heat oil in a shallow cooking pot and fry onions until translucent, add the cashews and fry together, until the onions are deep brown, not burnt. Using a spatula press the onions against the side of the pot to extract oil.  Let the onion cool  and place in a blender and puree.

Now into the remaining oil saute the green chillies, bay leaves, ginger, garlic, lamb, coriander powder, garam masala and salt for about 10 minutes, keep stirring sontinuously. Then reduce heat and add chilli powder and yogurt, leave to simmer until the yogurt is absorbed.

Add the onion/cashew puree and mix well, there after add the mace and cardamom powder and saute for a couple of minutes. Then add the water and cook till the meat is tender, before serving stir in the lime juice.

Serve with rice or rotis.

P.s. The flavor of the marrow-bone stock is essential to this dish, so be sure purchasing the right meat. You can replace half the cashews with almonds if you want, this gives the dish an other "taste-effect".

->Depending on the age and type of your lamb, it can present a more gamey taste. I got the tip from my mom to wash and clean the mutton with lime juice, yogurt and flour to remove the gamey smell of lamb/mutton. Mix these three things and apply it generously on the meat and keep aside for a couple of minutes and wash off clear. Trimming off the excess fat also helps avoiding the smell and taste... After considering these few things, you will surely have a great mutton curry. Enjoy your meal!...