Kashmiri Rogan Josh

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5 tablespoons vegetable oil

7 black peppercorns, left whole

3 black cardamom pods, left whole*

5 green cardamom pods, left whole*

4 whole cloves

1 cinnamon stick

1 piece mace

1 onion, finely chopped

1 (1 1/2-pound) leg of lamb or mutton, bone intact, cut into pieces

6 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole

1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut in half

Water, as needed

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon red chile powder

2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds

1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala

2 tomatoes, blended to a pulp in a food processor

3 tablespoons plain yogurt

Kosher salt

Boiling water, as needed

Handful chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems