Coconuts play an important role in Parsi cooking and are symbolic of prosperity and life in Zoroastrian culture and religion. At most food markets in India, there are stalls dedicated to cracking, ...

To ‘‘open’’ a sweet young ‘‘hut’’ coconut: Remove plastic and place it on its side on a clean towel. Hold the flat end with one hand (chopping takes place about 5 inches from this hand). About 1½ ...