The dry grinder or 'pistle and mortar' set made of marble is seen in practically every Indian home. The pistle is the elongated marble piece that is used to crush and powder the ingredients. The base or mortar is the container that prevents the ingredients from spreading out or getting lost in the effort. This dry grinder or 'pistle and mortar' set made of marble is ideal to crush spices and even garlic and ginger. Although, most people do not use the same one for dry and wet grinding, it can be used. The kitchen equipment makes it very easy to handle a lat-minute sprinkle or spices and condiments.
The dry grinder or 'pistle and mortar' set made of marble is very easy to maintain. If the equipment is being used exclusively for spice grinding, there is no need to even wash it out every time it is used. The residual scent and flavor just gets passed on to the next lot of spices being ground. Dry grinding different spices like cardamom, cloves and cinnamon etc, is very common in Indian cooking. Nowadays, even in the modern Indian kitchen, the dry grinder or 'pistle and mortar' set made of marble is a common sight.
The equipment can be easily stored and is very versatile in use. It adds to the aesthetic appeal of the kitchen. In fact, an Indian kitchen is incomplete without this traditional addition. It stands in one corner of any shelf and usually turned upside down after each use. This is simply to prevent dust or insects from getting in, in case the marble dry grinder or 'pistle and mortar' set is being used exclusively for dry spice grinding only. There are variations in steel and wood that are also available in the market, but without a doubt, marble has its own appeal. It is safe to use and very durable if handled with care. Many dry grinders or 'pistle and mortar' sets made of marble have become family heirlooms. They are passed down from one generation to another. The modern Indian home even displays the equipment in the living room or dining room, to add to the décor. In a number of homes, the equipment is displayed even though the power of electronics is used to do the grinding.
The Indian dry grinder is unique in design and very versatile in use. Although it is being coveted as a 'display piece', it is also consistently put to use, everyday, in homes traditionally run.
The dry grinder or 'pistle and mortar' set made of marble is seen in practically every Indian home. The pistle is the elongated marble piece that is used to crush and powder the ingredients. The base or mortar is the container that prevents the ingredients from spreading out or getting lost in the effort. This dry grinder or 'pistle and mortar' set made of marble is ideal to crush spices and even garlic and ginger. Although, most people do not use the same one for dry and wet grinding, it can be used. The kitchen equipment makes it very easy to handle a lat-minute sprinkle or spices and condiments.
