Dori Danda, Hand Painted Wooden Mortar and Pestle (Chattu Watta)

The dori danda, also known as chattu watta, is the wooden mortar and pestle used in Pakistani kitchens for grinding spices, herbs and grains. This handmade dori danda is made from natural wood and painted by hand with colourful floral patterns, so it works as a kitchen tool and looks good on the counter. If you have searched for “dori danda in English”, the answer is mortar and pestle.

Details

• Natural wood, shaped by hand
• Hand painted patterns with a smooth finish that is easy to clean
• Standard size for everyday kitchen tasks, with small variations from piece to piece

How to use your dori danda

Place spices, herbs or grains in the pot, then crush them with the danda to the texture you like. It suits pastes, ground spices and dips, for daily cooking or for special occasions.

Made by hand in Pakistan

This piece is made by Arif, a 29 year old artisan from Balochistan who works in the traditional way. For more traditional kitchen pieces, see our wooden hot pot with brass work and wooden sugar pot with lid and spoon, or browse all wooden products.

Frequently asked questions

What is a dori danda in English?

A dori danda is a mortar and pestle. In many homes it is also called a chattu watta.

What can I grind in it?

Spices, herbs and grains, and it also works for making pastes and dips.

Is the painting done by hand?

Yes. The patterns are hand painted by the artisan, so no two pieces are exactly the same.