Talbot....this is by way of a Madhur Jaffrey recipe that I have adapted.
Chop a small onion into very small pieces, and fry gently in butter, until golden. You could use a small red onion if you like. Lay to one side.
Gently boil some basmati rice, until not quite tender, and lay aside.
Using a dry frying pan, gently toast some desiccated coconut, until straw-coloured. Keep an eye on the pan, as the coconut will burn easily if left to its own devices....it shouldn't be very brown, just slightly.
Combine all the ingredients together in a large pan, and gently fry with a little bit of butter, and serve immediately.