Bujji Store Kalvam Stone Mortar and Pestle Set,Masher, Khalbatta, Kharal, Musal,for Kitchen, Home, Herbs and Spices

Name : Bujji Store Kalvam Stone Mortar and Pestle Set,Masher, Khalbatta, Kharal, Musal,for Kitchen, Home, Herbs and Spices

It is important, before using your mortar and pestle set for the first time, that you clean and season both pieces. This will clean out any stone dust left in the items from when it was manufactured.

1. Wash the items in clean water without soap or detergent.Let the mortar and pestle air. dry.

2. Grind a small handful of white rice. Discard the rice and then repeat this step until the rice grinds white. It can take multiple tries to get the rice to grind white.

3. Next., add 4 cloves of garlic, then mash it together with the rice.

4. Add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to the garlic. Grind it all together and then discard.

5. Wash the mortar and pestle again in clean water with no soap and let them both ai.r dry."

1. **Writing Medium : ** *Kalvam* has been traditionally used as a writing medium, especially on slates or blackboards, in rural schools and educational settings.

2. **Art and Craft : ** It is commonly used by artists for sketching, drawing, and in creating intricate traditional designs or kolams (Rangoli), due to its smooth texture and chalk-like properties.

3. **Ayurvedic Remedies : ** In some traditional medicinal practices, *Kalvam* is believed to have healing properties and is used as an. ingredient in certain Ayurvedic remedies for skin ailments.

4. **Marking Tool : ** It is used for marking fabrics or sur

Country of Origin : India