Saffron Mortar (Najr), Metal, Medium

This saffron mortar (najr) from Hayala is a medium metal pounder weighing about 40 g. Use it to grind saffron threads fine before adding them to Saudi coffee, rice or dessert syrup. Delivery outside Riyadh takes 1 to 3 working days.

🔎 Key features

• Made of metal and easy to wipe clean after each use.
• The medium size holds saffron threads with a pinch of sugar.
• Also suits crushing a small amount of cardamom or cloves.
• About 40 g, so it stays steady on the tray while you pound.

🥄 How to crush saffron

Place a few saffron threads in the najr, add a pinch of sugar so they break down easily, and pound to a fine powder. Dissolve it in a spoonful of warm water, then stir it into coffee, pour it over rice before serving, or add it to dessert syrups.

📏 Specifications at a glance

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🧽 Cleaning and storage

Wash with warm water, dry fully, and keep it in a dry spot or on the coffee tray.

❓ Common questions

What is a najr?
A small hand mortar used to pound saffron and spices.

Why add sugar while crushing saffron?
Sugar grains help the threads break up instead of sticking to the mortar.

Can I crush other spices in it?
Yes, small amounts of cardamom or cloves. Wash it between spices.

What size is it and how much does it weigh?
It is a medium size and weighs about 40 g.