{"product_id":"hexagonal-granite-mortar-and-pestle-kharal","title":"Hexagonal Granite Mortar and Pestle | Stone Kharal, 6 to 24 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHexagonal Granite Mortar and Pestle for Daily Indian Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hexagonal granite mortar and pestle is a heavy black stone kharal made for everyday chutney, masala and herb grinding. The six flat edges give the base real stability, so the piece stays put on the counter while you pound. The pestle is cut from the same black granite stone as the mortar, so both wear evenly over years. It suits home cooks who want a traditional khalbatta in the kitchen and Ayurveda practitioners preparing bhasma and bhavana in the same bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense natural stone with a smooth finish that crushes seeds and whole spices instead of heating and shredding them like an electric mixer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix-sided base sits flat and does not rock, so this stone grinder needs only one hand to steady it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePestle and mortar are the same black granite, giving a matched grinding surface for a stone masala grinder or Ayurvedic kharal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep bowl keeps wet pastes, garlic, ginger and green chutney inside instead of splashing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes from 6 inch up to 24 inch, so you can pick a small spice pestle mortar or a big size piece for bulk masala and large families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut dry spices in the bowl and crack them with short downward taps, then switch to a circular grinding motion for powder. For chutney, pound garlic, chilli and salt first, then add coriander or mint and grind to the texture you want. Ayurvedic users can prepare bhasma and carry out bhavana in the same bowl. Rinse between recipes so flavours do not carry over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (inch)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBowl depth (inch)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePestle length (inch)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (kg)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 3.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 x 4.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 5.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 x 6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 x 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 x 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 x 8.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 x 9.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 x 10.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFirst-Time Seasoning, Required Before First Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is not pre-seasoned. Season it once before you cook with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 1: Rinse and dry the mortar and pestle with clean water. Do not use soap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 2: Grind a paste of raw rice until the mortar turns grey. Discard it and repeat 2 to 3 times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 3: Grind garlic, cumin and water to a paste. This removes the stone smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 4: Rinse with water only. The mortar and pestle is now ready to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash with plain water only. No soap, no detergent. Scrub stuck paste with a stiff brush or a little coarse salt, then air dry the stone fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Bihar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped and finished by hand by artisan families in villages of Bihar, India. Because this is natural stone, colour and grain vary slightly from piece to piece, so your kutne wala will not look exactly like the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this stone mortar and pestle need seasoning before first use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not pre-seasoned. Rinse and dry it, grind raw rice paste 2 to 3 times until the mortar turns grey, then grind garlic, cumin and water to remove the stone smell, and rinse with plain water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I choose for a family kitchen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor daily chutney and small masala, the 6 inch or 8 inch is enough. A family of four usually picks 10 inch or 12 inch, and 14 inch and above are big size pieces for bulk masala and Ayurvedic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a kharal or khalbatta called in English?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKharal, khalbatta, kutne wala, sil batta, okhli and hamam dasta are all regional names for a stone mortar and pestle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the pestle made of the same stone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The pestle is always cut from the same black granite stone as the mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it every day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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