Black Stone Ammikal (Mortar and Pestle) 1 Set 12 inches

The flat black stone in the old house corner, too heavy for anyone to move.

• What: Ammikal (sil batta), a grinding stone set
• Size: 12 inches, one set
• Made from: Black stone
• Best for: Thengai chutney, thuvaiyal and fresh masala paste

What it is

Before the mixie arrived, almost every Tamil kitchen had an ammikal on the floor or the back step, worked by hand with a little water. In North Indian homes the same thing is the sil batta. This is a 12-inch black stone set, big enough for a proper batch of chutney.

Stone crushes rather than chops, so coconut, chilli and ginger come out as a paste that holds together, coarser and fuller than a blender gives. It is heavy and needs a firm surface. Choosing between grinding tools? The ammikal for wet chutney and masala; the Hamam Dasta Brass No.2 for cracking whole spices; the white marble Hamam Dasta Size 4 for a spoonful of garlic or ginger.

Tip: Sprinkle water on as you grind, a few drops at a time. Too much and the paste slides away instead of breaking down.

Goes well with: Coconut Breaker, Natures Turmeric (Haldi) Sticks, Heera Black Pepper Whole

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