{"product_id":"hexagonal-tamda-stone-mortar-and-pestle","title":"Hexagonal Stone Mortar and Pestle | Tamda Kharal, 6 to 24 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHexagonal Stone Mortar and Pestle in Tamda Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hexagonal stone mortar and pestle is carved from solid black Tamda stone and finished smooth, made for everyday Indian cooking and for Ayurvedic work. Home cooks know it as a kharal or khalbatta, and the six flat edges give it a steady base that does not rock on the counter while you pound. The pestle is made of the same Tamda stone as the mortar, so both pieces wear evenly for years. Available from 6 inch up to a big size 24 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix flat edges give a wide, stable base and a clean look on an open kitchen shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy natural stone, from 1.5 kg in the 6 inch to 68 kg in the 24 inch, so the mortar stays put while grinding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushing instead of cutting keeps the texture and aroma of chutney and masala that an electric mixer flattens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep bowl and long stone pestle suit wet pastes, dry spices, herbs and guacamole alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes 14 inch and above are a true big size choice for large families, bulk masala and Ayurvedic preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow To Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut a small quantity in the bowl, press and rotate the pestle to crush, then pound for a finer paste. Use it as a masala kutne wala for ginger, garlic, green chilli, coriander and whole spices, or as a chutney sil batta for coconut and tomato chutney. Ayurveda practitioners use this kharal for bhasma work and bhavana, grinding and levigating in the same bowl. Work in batches rather than filling the bowl to the rim.\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 or detergent. Air dry fully before storing so the bowl stays fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted In Bihar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand carved by artisan families in villages of Bihar, India. Because this is natural stone, colour and grain vary slightly from piece to piece, so your khalbatta will not be identical to 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 with water, grind raw rice paste 2 to 3 times until the mortar turns grey, then grind garlic, cumin and water, and rinse with water only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I choose for a family kitchen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor daily chutney and masala for a small family, the 8 inch or 10 inch works well. For large families and bulk masala, choose 14 inch and above, up to the 24 inch big size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a kharal or khalbatta called in English?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKharal, khalbatta, kutne wala, okhli and hamam dasta all mean a mortar and pestle set in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after grinding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse with plain water and scrub with a brush or a little coarse salt. Never use soap or detergent, and air dry fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does Tamda stone compare with granite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuyers comparing this with granite mortar and pestle sets choose Tamda for its dense black grain and smooth finish. 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