Food & Health

What is Kalvam? South Indian Traditional Grinding Stone — History & Uses

Kalvam, Ammikal, Aatukal — different names across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka for the same essential tool. This article explains what a Kalvam is, how it differs from a mortar and pestle, the three main types (flat, boat-shape, and compact round), and why stone grinding produces flavours no electric blender can match