Belan and Chakla
This belan, or rolling pin, is a mainstay in every Indian kitchen. It’s thinner and lighter than an American rolling pin, and usually made out of wood. Use one to roll out chapatis or rotis (unleavened flatbreads) and puris (deep-fried flatbreads) before cooking, among other types of Indian breads.
Traditionally, Indian kitchens did not have countertops, and the chakla was used to roll out dough while sitting on the floor. While counters are now a part of urban Indian kitchens, many cooks still use this raised wooden board to flatten dough with a belan. Bonus: It works great as a cheese board, too (but you should never tell an Indian mom that).
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Amrita Thakkar