{"product_id":"boat-shape-granite-stone-mortar-pestle","title":"Boat Shape Stone Mortar and Pestle | Black Granite Kharal, 6-24 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBoat Shape Stone Mortar and Pestle in Black Granite\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis boat shape stone mortar and pestle is cut from solid black granite and finished smooth, made for cooks who want real stone grinding at home. The long boat bowl gives your hand a straight line to work along, so spices roll and crush instead of jumping out. Known in Indian kitchens as a kharal or khalbatta, it suits daily chutney and masala work as well as Ayurvedic preparation. The pestle is made from the same black granite as the mortar, so both wear together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy you will love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid natural stone sits heavy on the counter and stays put while you pound, so you grind with less effort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe boat shape keeps whole spices, garlic and herbs inside the long bowl instead of scattering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand grinding keeps the oils, texture and aroma that an electric mixer flattens out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen sizes from 6 inch to 24 inch, including big size pieces of 14 inch and above for large families, bulk masala and Ayurvedic work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePestle in matching black granite, useful as a stone masher for ginger, garlic and soaked dals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a small quantity at a time. Press and rotate the stone pestle to break the ingredient, then pound to open it up. For chutney, start with garlic, chilli and salt, then add coriander or mint and work it down to the coarse texture a sil batta gives. For masala, dry roast and cool the spices first, then crush them in this kutne wala. For bhasma and bhavana work, grind in slow circles and keep the surface clean between batches.\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\u003e1.8\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\u003e2.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 x 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 5.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 x 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5\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 6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 x 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 x 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 x 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 x 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\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, as stone holds the smell. Scrub stuck masala with a stiff brush or a little rice, then air dry fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Bihar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is shaped by hand by artisan families in villages of Bihar, India, using methods passed down at home. Because it is natural stone, colour and grain vary slightly from piece to piece, so your hamam dasta 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 without soap, grind raw rice paste 2 to 3 times until the mortar turns grey, then grind garlic, cumin and water, and rinse with plain water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I choose for a family?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor daily chutney for 2 to 4 people, the 8 inch or 10 inch works well. For 5 or more people and bulk masala, choose 12 inch or 14 inch. The 16 inch to 24 inch sizes, weighing 21 kg to 60 kg, are big size pieces for heavy and Ayurvedic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a kharal or khalbatta in English?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKharal, khalbatta, kutne wala, okhli and khalva yantra are regional Indian names for a mortar and pestle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the pestle the same stone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the pestle is always made from the same black granite as the mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it every day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Once seasoned, it handles daily spices, chutney and pastes. 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