{"product_id":"octagonal-hansraj-stone-mortar-pestle","title":"Octagonal Stone Mortar and Pestle | Hansraj Kharal, 6 to 24 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOctagonal Hansraj Stone Mortar and Pestle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis octagonal stone mortar and pestle is carved from solid black Hansraj stone and is made for everyday Indian cooking. Home cooks know it as a kharal, khalbatta or kutne wala. The eight flat faces give your hand a firm hold, the heavy base stays put on the counter while you pound, and the deep bowl keeps spices inside instead of flying out. The pestle is cut from the same Hansraj stone as the mortar, so both wear evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy you will love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy natural stone body that does not slide or rock while grinding, so both hands stay free to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal outer shape with flat faces for grip, available from 6 inch up to a big size 24 inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard, dense stone with a smooth finish that resists chipping during daily pounding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand grinding keeps the texture and aroma that an electric mixer flattens, which is why a chutney stone still beats a machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits kitchen use and Ayurvedic work alike: masala, pastes, herbs, Parad Sodhan and Bhavana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the mortar on a flat surface. Add a small quantity at a time, press and rotate the pestle to crush, then pound for a coarser cut. Use it as a stone masala grinder for cumin, pepper, cardamom and dry spices, as a chutney sil batta for coriander, mint, garlic and green chilli, and as a khalva yantra for herbs and Ayurvedic preparations. Wipe the bowl between two different pastes so flavours stay clean.\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\u003e5.5\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\u003e18\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\u003e25\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\u003e15\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\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\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 \u003cstrong\u003enot pre-seasoned\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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, no dishwasher. Scrub stuck masala with a brush or a pinch of rock salt, then air dry fully before storing so the stone stays dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Bihar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach hamam dasta is shaped by hand by artisan families in villages of Bihar, India. Because it is natural stone, colour and grain vary slightly from piece to piece, so your okhli will not look exactly like the photo.\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 it with water, 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 water only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I choose for a home kitchen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor small daily chutney and spices the 6 Inch or 8 Inch is easy to lift at 1.5 kg and 4 kg. For a regular family the 10 Inch or 12 Inch gives a 3.6 to 4.2 inch bowl depth. Sizes 14 Inch and above are big size pieces for joint families, bulk masala and Ayurvedic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a kharal or khalbatta called in English?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is simply a mortar and pestle, also sold as a stone grinder or pathar ka khalbatta. In different regions it is called kutne wala, sil batta, okhli, hamam dasta, kundi sota or rubbu rolu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean it after making chutney?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse with plain water and scrub with a brush. Soap soaks into stone, so avoid it, and let the piece air dry fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for daily grinding of spices and herbs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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