Here are some images and descriptions of traditional Indian stone grinders, commonly known as Sil Batta or Ammikallu. These tools have been used for centuries in Indian households for grinding spices, making chutneys, and preparing pastes.
1. Sil Batta (Flat Grinding Stone)
– A flat stone slab (Sil) with a cylindrical stone roller (Batta) used to grind spices, herbs, and grains.
– Commonly made of granite or sandstone.
– Often used to make chutneys, masalas, and pastes.
2. Ammikallu (Mortar and Pestle)
– A heavy stone mortar (Ammi) with a pestle (Kallu) used for pounding and grinding.
– Typically used in South India for grinding rice, lentils, and spices.
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3. Chakki (Hand Mill)
– A pair of circular stone discs used to grind grains like wheat into flour.
– Operated manually or with the help of a handle.
4. Traditional Wet Grinder
– A larger stone grinder used to grind soaked rice and lentils for making batters like idli and dosa.
– Often has a rotating stone wheel inside a stone basin.
If you’re looking for specific images, you can search for these terms on platforms like Google Images or Pinterest:
– “Sil Batta images”
– “Ammikallu photos”
– “Indian traditional stone grinder”
– “Chakki hand mill”
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