Thoroughly wash and clean the mutton pieces.

Combine coconut, tomatoes, coriander leaves, green chilies, red chillies, ginger, garlic, poppy seeds, roasted gram dal, salt, and sambar powder in a mixer-jar.

Grind this mixture into a paste with some water.

Transfer the paste to a bowl and set aside.

In a pressure cooker, heat sunflower oil on medium flame.

Add curry leaves and allow them to crackle.

Add the sliced onions and fry until they turn brown in color.

Add the ground masala paste and cook until the oil comes to the surface.

Add the mutton pieces and mix well.

Add 1 1/2 cups of water and close the pressure cooker.

Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles and then turn off the flame.

Allow the pressure to release naturally.

Serve Halli Style Mutton Saru with Ragi Mudde, Steamed Rice, or Ghee Roast Dosa.