Mortar and Pestles

 Can you believe use of mortar and pestle was for medicinal and culinary purposes.

we Indians love our mortar and pestle to the core. And why not? The kind of flavor it adds to our spices are unmatched. Now, the real deal with them is that there are different types available in the market. You can get mortar and pestle in – wood, glass, marble, ceramic, stone, stainless steel, etc.

                                                         

But before buying a mortar and pestle, you must be fully aware of which is the best kind of mortar and pestle. Mortar and pestle are usually rough and heavy. But it would help if you did not go for too heavy mortar and pestle. They will be challenging to manage, and can’t change the location repeatedly. Also, the ideal mortar and pestle for your house shouldn’t be too rough. But make sure that your mortar and pestle are not too smooth; otherwise, it will be quite slippery as well. Now, one of the best parts about mortar and pestle is that they are round in shape. The rounded shape ensures that the product and the water does not spill out. Also, make sure that the mortar and pestle when placed on the ground are stable; if it begins moving, the spice’s grinding won’t be that easy. So, having a sturdy base is quite important.

When it comes to the pestle, they shouldn’t be too narrow. But the grinder shouldn’t be too heavy as well. A broader and rounded base is essential when it comes to pestle. A good pestle ensures that the grinding of spices will be comfortable and smooth. Elementary presents to you its marble mortar and pestle, which is high on style and utility. It has a compact size, which will fit perfectly on your kitchen counter.

The difficult part with every mortar and pestle is that they differ significantly in seasoning. To maintain a mortar and pestle, you need to be fully aware of seasoning that mortar and pestle require.

Now, you might think that what is a seasoning in terms of mortar and pestle. Seasoning means treatment or conditioning of the mortar and pestle to ensure that it stays in the best shape. Seasoning refers to the preparation of the product for the best grinding.

Seasoning is also known as “Cure”, “Breaking – in” or “Prepping” in case of mortar and pestle.

Now, the important part is why do we season a new mortar and pestle. The primary reason is that mortar and pestle are made up of organic material, and therefore it is quite porous. Thus, it is the seasoning which makes the spice taste better and grinding better also. Also, seasoning removes all kinds of dirt from the mortar and pestle surface.