Vindaloo Chicken

3 lbs skinless chicken, and jointed
2 large onions, sliced8 ounces ghee ( clarified butter)
2 green chilies, chopped
1 ounce fresh ginger, chopped finely
3 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 pint water
1 teaspoon salt
2 ounces desiccated coconut

Melt the ghee in a large pan and fry the onions till soft and golden.
Add the chillis, ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander and garam masala, fry for 3 minutes.
Add the vinegar and water stir and add the chicken bring to the boil, cover the pan and simmer for30 minutes.
Remove the lid from the pan and boil to reduce the liquid by half.
Add the salt and coconut, replace the lid and simmer on low for 15 minutes.