The ancient coconut species, Niu-Kafa, found in the Indian subcontinent, had a unique genetic trait—only ONE variant, just like humans! Unlike other plants and animals, which evolved into multiple species, the coconut remained singular. Its pure water, nourishing food, oil, fuel, wood, fiber, and natural self-preservation made it a sacred symbol of life and divinity.

Coconut: The one ingredient that unites chutneys in the south and sweets in the north but also makes the two cuisines so different from each other! 😊