{"product_id":"boat-shape-hansraj-stone-mortar-and-pestle","title":"Boat Shape Stone Mortar and Pestle | Hansraj Kharal, 6 to 24 Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBoat Shape Hansraj Stone Mortar and Pestle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis boat shape stone mortar and pestle is carved from solid Hansraj stone, a hard black stone that does not chip while you grind. The long boat bowl gives you room to crush wet chutney, dry masala and Ayurvedic herbs, so it suits both the daily kitchen and the kharal work of an Ayurveda practitioner. Known across India as khalbatta, kutne wala or hamam dasta, it is offered in ten sizes from 6 inch to 24 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy you will love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Hansraj stone, polished black finish, built to last generations of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy body stays put on the counter, so you grind with both hands instead of holding the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong boat bowl suits rolling and crushing, the way a sil batta works, which is why it is loved as a chutney maker stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand grinding keeps the texture and aroma that an electric mixer flattens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pestle is cut from the same Hansraj stone as the mortar, so both wear evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes 14 inch and above are big size pieces 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 at a time. Press and roll the stone pestle along the length of the bowl to break the material, then work it into a paste. Use it for green chutney, garlic and ginger paste, whole spices such as pepper, cumin and cardamom, guacamole and dried herbs. For dry spice grinding, wipe the bowl dry first. Rinse between a wet and a dry batch.\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\u003e11\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, since stone holds the smell. Scrub stuck paste with a stiff brush or a pinch of rice. Air dry 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 it is natural stone, colour and grain vary slightly from piece to piece, so your okhli 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 with water, grind raw rice paste 2 to 3 times until the stone turns grey, then grind garlic, cumin and water, and rinse again 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 spice batches, 8 inch or 10 inch works well. For a large family or bulk masala, choose 14 inch and above, up to the 24 inch piece that weighs 60 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a kharal or khalbatta called in English?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKharal, khalbatta, kutne wala and hamam dasta are all regional names for a mortar and pestle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the pestle made of the same stone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The pestle is cut from the same Hansraj stone as the mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it every day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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