Khal Nuri
খল-নুড়ি
KHOL (rhymes with hall) NOO-REE
Khal Nuri (খল-নুড়ি) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional Bengali mortar and pestle used to grind spices, herbs, medicines, and other ingredients by hand. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer KHAL NURI (4,4).
Meaning & usage
Khal Nuri consists of a mortar (khal) and pestle (nuri) used for crushing and grinding ingredients by hand. Traditionally found in Bengali homes, apothecaries, and Ayurvedic practices, it was used to prepare spice blends, herbal remedies, medicinal pastes, and condiments. Though largely replaced by modern grinders, the khal nuri remains an enduring symbol of traditional Bengali culinary and healing practices.
In a sentence
We still use a khal nuri to grind fresh mustard and green chilies for kasundi. Grandfather prepared the remedy by crushing fresh basil leaves in a khal nuri.
Khal Nuri as a crossword answer
Khal Nuri is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Bengali mortar and pestle used to grind spices, herbs, medicines, and other ingredients by hand” (4,4)
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