Make cuts all over the chicken.

Grind the coconut well and keep aside.

Grind coriander, turmeric, chillies, spices and the broken nuts together.

Mix this and a little of the salt in some curd, spread all over the chicken and marinate for 2 hrs.

Melt ghee in a pan and fry the onions to golden brown colour and keep it aside.

Fry the chicken evenly.

Blend the ground coconuts, curd and 3 cups of water and mix it with the chicken.

Add the fried onions and close the lid and simmer over a slow fire turning it from time to time till the chicken is soft and the gravy is thick.

:-Cut into pieces and serve.