{"product_id":"oval-stone-mortar-and-pestle-hansraj","title":"Oval Stone Mortar and Pestle | Hansraj Stone Kharal, 6 to 24 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOval Stone Mortar and Pestle in Hansraj Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis oval stone mortar and pestle is a traditional kharal carved from solid Hansraj stone, made for cooks who want real chutney, masala and herb paste at home. The long oval-capsule bowl gives the pestle a straight path to travel, so spices gather at the ends instead of flying out. The stone is hard and dense, so it does not chip while grinding, and the piece stays put on the counter. Suitable for daily kitchen use and for Bhavana work in Ayurvedic preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural stone body and a pestle cut from the same Hansraj stone, built to last generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval bowl shape keeps spices in the centre line, making a khalbatta that is faster for wet masala and chutney.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth black finish is easy to rinse clean and comfortable to work in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy weight holds the piece steady, so no slipping while you pound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand grinding keeps the texture and aroma that an electric mixer flattens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig size options from 14 inch upward suit joint families, bulk masala and Ayurvedic work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut a small quantity in the bowl, crush with the flat face of the stone pestle, then move to a circular grinding stroke. Dry spices like cumin, pepper, coriander and cardamom break best in short strokes. For chutney, garlic and ginger paste, add a little water and keep grinding until smooth. Work in batches rather than filling the bowl. For Bhavana, use the same kharal and rinse between herbs.\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 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 stubbed masala with a brush or a little salt, then air dry fully before storing so the surface stays dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Bihar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach kutne wala is shaped and finished by hand by artisan families in villages of Bihar, India. Because it is natural stone, colour and grain vary slightly from piece to piece, and no two are identical.\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. Grind raw rice paste 2 to 3 times until the stone 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 kitchen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 6 inch and 8 inch sizes suit small daily spice work. The 10 inch and 12 inch handle regular chutney and masala for a family. From 14 inch up to 24 inch, with bowl depth 5 to 8.6 inch, the big sizes suit joint families and bulk grinding.\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 all refer to a stone mortar and pestle used for hand grinding.\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 Hansraj stone as the mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from a granite mortar and pestle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuyers comparing this with granite will find the same hand-grinding action. 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