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Traditional Shil Nora (Batan And Uña) - Ancient Stoneware

Bengali Shil Nora (Batan And Una), Also Known As Shil Noda, Is A Traditional Significance Grinding Tool Used In Bengali Cuisine. It Is Primarily Used For Grinding Or Crushing Spices, Herbs, And Other Ingredients To Prepare Various Dishes. Shil Nora Consists Of Two Parts: A Flat, Sturdy Stone Slab The Batan Proper Is Called ''Shil'' And A Cylindrical Stone Pestle Una Called ''Nora.'' The Shil Is Usually Made Of Granite Or Other Hard Stones And Has A Flat Surface With A Slightly Curved Or Concave Shape. The Nora Is A Cylindrical Stone Rod With A Rounded End, Which Is Used To Crush Or Grind The Ingredients On The Shil. Bengali Shil Nora Is An Essential Kitchen Tool In Bengali Households, Especially For Preparing Traditional Dishes Like Masalas (spice Mixes), Pastes, Chutneys, And Various Curry Bases. It Is Considered To Be More Effective In Grinding Compared To Modern Electric Grinders, As It Allows For Better Control Over The Texture And Consistency Of The Ingredients. A Woman Is Pounding Masala In Heavy Shil Nora (Batan And Una) At Tehtatta, West Bengal; India On 15/07/2024. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11435863
Date Taken	15 July 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

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