1. Grind all the masala ingredients to a paste.
2. Heat remaining oil or ghee and fry sliced onions till brown.
3. Add the paste and fry well.
4. Add chicken and cook till all the liquid it gives out is dried.
5. Add salt and about 1 � cup water.
6. When the chicken is cooked, continue to boil on high heat till the masala coats the chicken pieces.
7. Add coconut and cook for 5 more minutes.
8. Serve with rice or chapathi.

Serves: 4-6