Thump, thump, thump, thump. From Oaxacan kitchens to Bangkok food stalls, from villages in Africa, India and Greece, the steady beat of the mortar and pestle is the sound of dinner under way. Wood ...

A mortar and pestle is a must-have tool in all kitchens. This traditional grinder has been in use since ancient times. Years back when electric grinders were not available, this simple kitchen tool ...

Meet the mortar and pestle (the bowl is the mortar, and the pestle is the club-like pounding tool). Simple? Yes. And utterly invaluable in a kitchen. Tools don’t get much more basic than a mortar and ...

The mortar, pestle and cutting board in your kitchen are modern versions of manos and metates—ancient cooking implements found in archaeological sites around the world. A mano is a hand-held stone ...

Which marble mortar and pestle is best? You don’t have to go out to a restaurant to get the fresh, tableside guacamole that you love. With a marble mortar and pestle, this delicious snack is available ...

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Representational image: iStock An inveterate traveler, acclaimed Australian chef Christine Manfield is known for her love of Indian spices. Tracing country's culinary traditions through her books, the ...