करछुल en 30 secondes
- A skimmer with holes used for frying and removing foam.
- Feminine noun essential for traditional Indian deep-frying recipes.
- Distinct from a solid ladle; allows liquids to drain through.
- Commonly made of stainless steel, brass, or iron handles.
The Hindi word करछुल (Karchhul) is a specialized culinary term that refers to a skimmer or a perforated spoon. In the context of an Indian kitchen, which is often a hub of deep-frying and slow-boiling, the karchhul is an indispensable tool. Unlike a standard spoon or a solid ladle (known as a kalchhi), the karchhul is characterized by its flat, disc-like head filled with small holes. These holes serve a vital purpose: they allow liquid, such as oil, water, or milk, to drain away while retaining the solid food items or the unwanted foam on top of a boiling pot.
- Primary Function
- To remove impurities, foam (scum), or fried items from a liquid medium.
- Physical Description
- A long handle attached to a wide, flat, circular or slightly concave head with multiple perforations.
People use the word karchhul most frequently during the preparation of traditional Indian snacks like pakoras, puris, or jalebis. When you are deep-frying, you need a tool that can lift the crispy items out of the boiling oil without bringing the oil with them. This is where the karchhul shines. It is also used in the process of making ghee or boiling milk; as the milk boils, a layer of foam or impurities often rises to the surface. A cook will use the karchhul to gently skim this layer off, ensuring the final product is pure and clear.
माँ ने गरम तेल से पकौड़े निकालने के लिए करछुल का इस्तेमाल किया। (Mother used the skimmer to take out the pakoras from the hot oil.)
The word carries a sense of domesticity and traditional wisdom. It isn't just a tool; it's a symbol of the meticulous nature of Indian cooking, where every step—including the removal of foam—is done with care to achieve the perfect taste and texture. In many households, the karchhul is a heavy, brass or stainless steel heirloom passed down through generations, acquiring a patina of thousands of family meals.
दूध के ऊपर की झाग को करछुल से हटा दो। (Remove the foam on top of the milk with the skimmer.)
Using करछुल in a sentence requires an understanding of its grammatical gender and its specific role in the kitchen. In Hindi, करछुल is a feminine noun (स्त्रीलिंग). This means that any adjectives or verbs associated with it must reflect this gender. For example, you would say 'बड़ी करछुल' (big skimmer) rather than 'बड़ा करछुल'.
- Subject Position
- करछुल मेज़ पर रखी है। (The skimmer is kept on the table.) - Note the use of 'रखी' (feminine).
- Object Position
- मुझे वह स्टील वाली करछुल देना। (Give me that steel skimmer.)
When describing actions, करछुल is usually the instrument of the verb. Common verbs paired with it include निकालना (to take out), छानना (to strain/filter in a broad sense), and हटाना (to remove). Because it has holes, it is never used for serving soups or liquids; for that, you would use a कलछी (ladle). Using the wrong word in a kitchen context can lead to messy results!
हलवाई ने करछुल से गरम-गरम जलेबियाँ छानीं। (The confectioner strained hot jalebis with the skimmer.)
In more complex sentences, you might describe the material or the state of the tool. 'जंग लगी हुई करछुल' (a rusted skimmer) or 'चमकती हुई करछुल' (a shining skimmer). If you are instructing someone, you might say, 'करछुल को सावधानी से पकड़ो' (Hold the skimmer carefully). This level of detail helps in providing clear culinary instructions.
क्या आपके पास एक छोटी करछुल है? (Do you have a small skimmer?)
The word करछुल is a staple of everyday domestic life in Hindi-speaking regions. You are most likely to hear it in the following three environments:
- Home Kitchens: This is the most common place. A mother might ask her child to find the karchhul in the utensil basket, or a grandmother might explain how to use it to skim the cream off the milk.
- Street Food Stalls (Dhabas/Halwai): If you stand near a halwai (sweet maker) frying samosas or kachoris, you will see them wielding a large, often iron, karchhul. They might shout to an assistant to clean the karchhul or bring a larger one.
- Cooking Shows and Recipes: In Hindi-language YouTube cooking channels or TV shows (like MasterChef India), chefs will use the term करछुल to specify the exact tool needed for deep frying or skimming, distinguishing it from a chammach (spoon) or palta (spatula).
Beyond the literal kitchen, the word occasionally appears in literature or folk songs to depict a scene of rural or traditional life. It evokes the sounds of a bustling kitchen—the clinking of metal against metal and the sizzling of oil. However, in very modern, urban, English-influenced households, you might hear the English word 'skimmer' replacing 'karchhul', but the Hindi term remains the standard for the vast majority of the population.
बाज़ार से एक नई करछुल खरीद लाओ, पुरानी वाली टूट गई है। (Buy a new skimmer from the market; the old one is broken.)
For learners of Hindi, the word करछुल presents a few common pitfalls. Understanding these can help you sound more like a native speaker.
- Gender Confusion
- Many learners assume kitchen tools are masculine. Using 'मेरा करछुल' (my skimmer - masculine) is incorrect. It must be 'मेरी करछुल' (my skimmer - feminine).
- Confusing with 'Kalchhi'
- A 'कलछी' (Kalchhi) is a solid ladle used for liquids like dal. A 'करछुल' has holes. If you ask for a karchhul to serve soup, you will end up with an empty bowl and a lot of spilled liquid!
Another mistake is pronunciation. The 'र' (r) in karchhul is a soft tap, and the 'छ' (chh) is an aspirated 'ch' sound. Some learners might confuse it with 'कछुआ' (kachhua - turtle) because of the similar phonetic start, which can lead to humorous misunderstandings in the kitchen!
गलती: मुझे वह करछुल (masculine) चाहिए।
सही: मुझे वह करछुल (feminine) चाहिए।
While करछुल is the standard word for a skimmer, Hindi has several related words for kitchen utensils that are often used in similar contexts. Understanding the differences is key to culinary fluency.
- झारा (Jhaara)
- This is a very large skimmer used by professional cooks (halwais) for frying large quantities. It usually has a much longer handle and a bigger head than a domestic karchhul.
- छलनी (Chhalni)
- This refers to a sieve or strainer. While a karchhul is used inside the pot to lift items out, a chhalni is often used to pour liquid through (like straining tea or flour).
- कलछी (Kalchhi)
- A solid ladle without holes, used for serving dal, curry, or soup.
In some regional dialects, you might hear the word पौना (Pauna), which is specifically a flat perforated spoon used for making puris. However, करछुल remains the most universally understood term across the Hindi heartland.
पकौड़े तलने के लिए करछुल सबसे अच्छी है, लेकिन चाय के लिए छलनी चाहिए। (A skimmer is best for frying pakoras, but for tea, you need a strainer.)
How Formal Is It?
Le savais-tu ?
In ancient times, these were often made of wood or clay before metal became the standard. The design has remained virtually unchanged for centuries.
Guide de prononciation
- Pronouncing 'chh' as a simple 'ch' (like 'chip'). It must be aspirated (with a puff of air).
- Pronouncing 'u' as a long 'oo'. It is a short 'u' like in 'pull'.
- Confusing the 'r' with a rolled 'rr'. It should be a single tap.
- Forgetting the 'l' sound at the end.
- Mistaking it for 'Karchul' (without aspiration).
Niveau de difficulté
Easy to read, but 'chh' and 'u' sounds need attention.
Requires remembering the 'chh' (छ) and the 'u' (ु) vowel mark.
Aspiration of 'chh' is the main challenge for English speakers.
Distinctive sound, usually easy to recognize in context.
Quoi apprendre ensuite
Prérequis
Apprends ensuite
Avancé
Grammaire à connaître
Feminine Noun Endings
करछुल (ends in consonant, but is feminine by convention).
Instrumental Case with 'से'
करछुल से (with the skimmer).
Pluralization of Feminine Nouns
करछुल -> करछुलें.
Adjective-Noun Agreement
बड़ी करछुल (Big skimmer).
Oblique Plural
करछुलों में (In the skimmers).
Exemples par niveau
यह एक करछुल है।
This is a skimmer.
Simple demonstrative sentence.
करछुल लाओ।
Bring the skimmer.
Imperative sentence.
करछुल छोटी है।
The skimmer is small.
Adjective 'छोटी' agrees with feminine 'करछुल'.
मेरी करछुल कहाँ है?
Where is my skimmer?
Possessive 'मेरी' is feminine.
वह करछुल साफ़ है।
That skimmer is clean.
Use of 'वह' as a demonstrative.
एक करछुल दो।
Give one skimmer.
Simple request.
करछुल मेज़ पर है।
The skimmer is on the table.
Locative 'पर' (on).
यह करछुल नई है।
This skimmer is new.
Adjective 'नई' is feminine.
रसोई में करछुल रखी है।
The skimmer is kept in the kitchen.
Verb 'रखी' is feminine plural/singular.
करछुल से पकौड़े निकालो।
Take out the pakoras with the skimmer.
Instrumental 'से' (with/by).
मुझे बड़ी करछुल चाहिए।
I need a big skimmer.
Adjective 'बड़ी' is feminine.
क्या यह करछुल गरम है?
Is this skimmer hot?
Interrogative sentence.
माँ करछुल से दूध की झाग हटा रही हैं।
Mother is removing the milk foam with the skimmer.
Present continuous tense.
करछुल को पानी से धो लो।
Wash the skimmer with water.
Direct object with 'को'.
दुकानदार ने मुझे एक पुरानी करछुल दी।
The shopkeeper gave me an old skimmer.
Past tense 'दी' (gave).
बिना करछुल के पूरी तलना मुश्किल है।
It is difficult to fry puris without a skimmer.
Postpositional phrase 'के बिना'.
जब तेल गरम हो जाए, तब करछुल से जलेबियाँ निकाल लेना।
When the oil gets hot, then take out the jalebis with the skimmer.
Conditional 'जब... तब' structure.
यह करछुल पीतल की बनी हुई है।
This skimmer is made of brass.
Genitive 'की' for material composition.
हलवाई ने बड़ी करछुल का उपयोग करके समोसे छाने।
The confectioner strained the samosas using a large skimmer.
Compound verb 'उपयोग करके'.
करछुल के छेद बहुत छोटे हैं, इसलिए तेल धीरे निकलता है।
The holes of the skimmer are very small, so the oil drains slowly.
Causal 'इसलिए' (therefore).
क्या आप मुझे बता सकते हैं कि करछुल कहाँ मिलेगी?
Can you tell me where I can find a skimmer?
Indirect question with 'कि'.
मैंने कल बाज़ार से दो नई करछुलें खरीदीं।
I bought two new skimmers from the market yesterday.
Plural form 'करछुलें'.
करछुल का हत्था बहुत लंबा है ताकि हाथ न जले।
The handle of the skimmer is very long so that the hand doesn't burn.
Purpose clause with 'ताकि'.
अच्छी करछुल वह है जो हल्की भी हो और मज़बूत भी।
A good skimmer is one that is both light and strong.
Relative-correlative 'वह... जो'.
भारतीय रसोइयों में करछुल का स्थान अनिवार्य है, विशेषकर तलने वाले व्यंजनों के लिए।
The place of the skimmer in Indian kitchens is mandatory, especially for fried dishes.
Formal vocabulary like 'अनिवार्य' (mandatory).
यदि आप करछुल का सही ढंग से उपयोग नहीं करेंगे, तो पकौड़े बहुत तैलीय हो सकते हैं।
If you do not use the skimmer correctly, the pakoras can become very oily.
Future conditional sentence.
पुराने ज़माने में करछुलें अक्सर लोहे की हुआ करती थीं।
In olden times, skimmers used to be frequently made of iron.
Habitual past 'हुआ करती थीं'.
करछुल की बनावट ऐसी होती है कि वह अतिरिक्त वसा को आसानी से अलग कर देती है।
The design of the skimmer is such that it easily separates excess fat.
Descriptive 'ऐसी... कि' structure.
साफ-सफाई के दौरान करछुल के छेदों में फंसी गंदगी को निकालना मुश्किल होता है।
During cleaning, it is difficult to remove the dirt stuck in the holes of the skimmer.
Complex noun phrase 'फंसी गंदगी'.
उसने करछुल को इतनी तेज़ी से घुमाया कि तेल की कुछ बूंदें बाहर गिर गईं।
He spun the skimmer so fast that some drops of oil fell out.
Resultative 'इतनी... कि'.
आधुनिक किचन में अब सिलिकॉन की करछुलें भी लोकप्रिय हो रही हैं।
In modern kitchens, silicone skimmers are also becoming popular now.
Present continuous with 'हो रही हैं'.
करछुल की उपयोगिता केवल तलने तक ही सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि यह उबालने में भी काम आती है।
The utility of a skimmer is not limited to frying alone, but it is also useful in boiling.
Correlative 'केवल... ही नहीं, बल्कि... भी'.
पारंपरिक पाक कला में करछुल की महत्ता को नकारा नहीं जा सकता, क्योंकि यह शुद्धता का प्रतीक है।
In traditional culinary arts, the importance of the skimmer cannot be denied, as it is a symbol of purity.
Passive voice 'नकारा नहीं जा सकता'.
लेखक ने रसोई के वातावरण का वर्णन करते हुए करछुल की खनक का उल्लेख किया है।
While describing the kitchen atmosphere, the author mentioned the clinking of the skimmer.
Participle phrase 'वर्णन करते हुए'.
करछुल के माध्यम से अशुद्धियों को दूर करना एक सूक्ष्म कौशल है जिसे अनुभव से सीखा जाता है।
Removing impurities through a skimmer is a subtle skill learned through experience.
Abstract noun usage 'माध्यम' and 'कौशल'.
यद्यपि आजकल कई मशीनें आ गई हैं, फिर भी हाथ से बनी करछुल का अपना ही आनंद है।
Although many machines have arrived nowadays, a handmade skimmer still has its own joy.
Concessive 'यद्यपि... फिर भी'.
करछुल की धातु और उसके छिद्रों का आकार सीधे तौर पर भोजन की गुणवत्ता को प्रभावित करता है।
The metal of the skimmer and the size of its pores directly affect the quality of the food.
Adverbial phrase 'सीधे तौर पर'.
एक कुशल रसोइया करछुल के वजन से ही उसकी गुणवत्ता का अनुमान लगा लेता है।
A skilled cook estimates the quality of a skimmer just by its weight.
Emphatic particle 'ही'.
इतिहासकारों का मानना है कि करछुल जैसे उपकरणों का विकास आग पर खाना पकाने की शुरुआत के साथ ही हुआ होगा।
Historians believe that the development of tools like the skimmer must have happened with the beginning of cooking on fire.
Speculative past 'हुआ होगा'.
सांस्कृतिक उत्सवों में करछुल केवल एक बर्तन नहीं, बल्कि सामूहिक भोज की तैयारी का एक अभिन्न अंग बन जाती है।
In cultural festivals, the skimmer is not just a utensil, but becomes an integral part of preparing a communal feast.
Complex sentence structure with 'बल्कि'.
करछुल की सूक्ष्म छिद्रमय संरचना द्रवगतिकी के सिद्धांतों का एक व्यावहारिक उदाहरण प्रस्तुत करती है।
The micro-porous structure of the skimmer presents a practical example of the principles of fluid dynamics.
Highly technical and academic vocabulary.
विभिन्न आंचलिक क्षेत्रों में करछुल के नाम और रूप में जो विविधता मिलती है, वह भारत की भाषाई समृद्धि का परिचायक है।
The diversity found in the name and form of the skimmer across various regional areas is indicative of India's linguistic richness.
Complex relative clause 'जो... वह'.
धातुशिल्प की दृष्टि से, एक पूर्णतः संतुलित करछुल का निर्माण करना किसी कलाकृति से कम नहीं है।
From the perspective of metalcraft, creating a perfectly balanced skimmer is no less than a work of art.
Comparative 'किसी... से कम नहीं'.
रसोई के उपकरणों का क्रमिक विकास, जैसे कि करछुल से आधुनिक एयर-फ्रायर तक, मानव सभ्यता के खान-पान के बदलते रुझानों को दर्शाता है।
The gradual evolution of kitchen appliances, such as from the skimmer to the modern air-fryer, reflects the changing dietary trends of human civilization.
Parenthetical insertion 'जैसे कि... तक'.
साहित्यिक कृतियों में करछुल का बिम्ब अक्सर ग्रामीण जीवन की सादगी और संघर्ष के प्रतीक के रूप में उभरता है।
In literary works, the imagery of the skimmer often emerges as a symbol of the simplicity and struggle of rural life.
Abstract literary analysis.
क्या यह संभव है कि करछुल की परिकल्पना प्राचीन काल के जल-निकासी तंत्रों से प्रेरित रही हो?
Is it possible that the concept of the skimmer was inspired by ancient drainage systems?
Subjunctive mood 'रही हो'.
पकवानों की शुद्धता बनाए रखने के लिए करछुल का उपयोग करना एक ऐसी परंपरा है जो आधुनिक स्वच्छता मानकों के भी अनुरूप है।
Using a skimmer to maintain the purity of dishes is a tradition that is also consistent with modern hygiene standards.
Complex adjectival clause.
विद्वानों का तर्क है कि करछुल जैसे सरल उपकरण ही हमारी सभ्यता की तकनीकी प्रगति की आधारशिला रहे हैं।
Scholars argue that simple tools like the skimmer have been the cornerstone of our civilization's technological progress.
Formal argumentative structure.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
— Literally to hit with a skimmer, but often used to mean stirring vigorously.
उसने गुस्से में कड़ाही में करछुल मारी।
— To drain oil using the skimmer.
पूरी निकालने के बाद करछुल से तेल अच्छी तरह झार लें।
— The skimmer and the frying pan (often used together).
रसोई में करछुल और कड़ाही तैयार रखो।
Souvent confondu avec
A ladle without holes. Used for soup, not frying.
A general spoon. Too small for most skimming tasks.
A sieve. Used to pour things through, whereas a skimmer is dipped into the liquid.
Expressions idiomatiques
— Hands that are rough or used to hard labor, like metal tools.
मेहनत करते-करते उसके हाथ करछुल जैसे हो गए हैं।
Informal/Metaphorical— To interfere or try to take a share of something already being prepared.
जब काम पूरा होने वाला था, तो वह भी करछुल मारने आ गया।
Slang— The sound of prosperity or a busy, happy home.
उस घर में हमेशा करछुल की खनक सुनाई देती है।
Literary— Something that requires skill with hands, like cooking.
खाना बनाना कोई आसान काम नहीं, यह तो करछुल का खेल है।
Informal— To do something with the wrong tool (since milk would leak through).
तुम करछुल से दूध माप रहे हो? कोई बड़ा बर्तन लो!
Humorous— Getting nothing despite effort (like a skimmer that lets liquid go).
इतनी मेहनत के बाद भी हाथ में खाली करछुल ही आई।
Metaphorical— Used to describe a very thin or sharp skimmer edge.
इस पुरानी करछुल की धार अभी भी तेज़ है।
Descriptive— To be the person in charge of the kitchen/resources.
अब घर की करछुल बहू के हाथ में है।
Cultural— To describe something full of holes.
उसकी बनियान में करछुल जैसे छेद हो गए हैं।
Informal— Something that has been thoroughly drained or cleaned.
उसने अपनी थाली करछुल की तरह साफ़ कर दी।
HumorousFacile à confondre
Similar starting sound 'Ka-chhu'.
Kachhua means turtle; Karchhul means skimmer. One is an animal, the other is a tool.
नदी में कछुआ है, रसोई में करछुल है।
Both are long-handled kitchen tools.
Kalchhi is solid for liquids; Karchhul has holes for solids.
दाल कलछी से परोसें, पकौड़े करछुल से निकालें।
Often used interchangeably in dialects.
Karchhi often refers to a smaller ladle or a variant spelling.
कुछ लोग करछुल को करछी भी कहते हैं।
Both have holes and are used for frying.
Jhaara is typically much larger and used in commercial kitchens.
घर के लिए करछुल ठीक है, दुकान के लिए झारा चाहिए।
Both used for frying.
Palta is a flat spatula for flipping; Karchhul is for lifting and draining.
पराठा पलटे से पलटें, पूरी करछुल से निकालें।
Structures de phrases
यह [noun] है।
यह करछुल है।
[noun] से [verb] निकालो।
करछुल से पकौड़े निकालो।
अगर [condition], तो [noun] लाओ।
अगर तेल गरम है, तो करछुल लाओ।
[noun] की बनावट [adjective] है।
करछुल की बनावट छिद्रित है।
[noun] के बिना [task] असंभव है।
करछुल के बिना झाग हटाना असंभव है।
[noun] का विकास [historical context] को दर्शाता है।
करछुल का विकास पाक-कला के इतिहास को दर्शाता है।
[noun] को [adverb] साफ़ करो।
करछुल को अच्छी तरह साफ़ करो।
[adjective] [noun] कहाँ है?
मेरी करछुल कहाँ है?
Famille de mots
Noms
Verbes
Adjectifs
Apparenté
Comment l'utiliser
Common in household and culinary contexts.
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मेरा करछुल
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मेरी करछुल
Karchhul is feminine, so the possessive pronoun must be 'मेरी'.
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Using Karchhul for soup
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Using Kalchhi for soup
A karchhul has holes; the soup will just leak out.
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करचुल (Karchul)
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करछुल (Karchhul)
Missing the aspiration in 'chh' makes it sound incorrect.
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बड़ा करछुल
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बड़ी करछुल
Adjectives must agree with the feminine gender.
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Confusing with Chhalni
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Using the right tool
Chhalni is a stationary strainer; Karchhul is a moving spoon.
Astuces
Gender Memory
Think of the 'L' at the end of Karchhul as 'Lady' to remember it's feminine.
Frying Tip
Always use a karchhul for frying to avoid bringing excess oil to your plate.
Don't Confuse
Remember: Karchhul = Holes. Kalchhi = No Holes.
The 'Chh' Sound
Imagine you are sneezing 'chh' to get the aspiration right.
Choosing a Karchhul
Look for one with a long handle to protect your hands from oil splashes.
Hygiene
Use a small brush to clean the holes where oil can get trapped.
Traditional Cooking
Using the word 'करछुल' in an Indian kitchen will impress your hosts!
Label It
Put a sticky note on your skimmer at home with the word 'करछुल' on it.
Skimming Foam
Use it gently on the surface of boiling milk to get a clear liquid.
Watch and Learn
Watch a Hindi cooking video and listen for the word when they fry something.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of a 'Car' (कर) that is 'Chill' (छुल) because it's skimming the hot foam off to make the milk cool down.
Association visuelle
Imagine a silver spoon with tiny stars (holes) in it, floating in a sea of golden oil.
Word Web
Défi
Try to identify three different types of 'करछुल' next time you visit an Indian utensil shop or a local market.
Origine du mot
The word 'करछुल' originates from Middle Indo-Aryan roots, possibly descending from Sanskrit 'कर' (kara - hand) + 'छुल' (relating to a vessel or tool). It has evolved through Prakrit forms to its current Hindi usage.
Sens originel : A hand-held tool for liquid management.
Indo-AryanContexte culturel
No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral household term.
Westerners often call this a 'spider' or 'slotted spoon', though the Indian karchhul usually has smaller, more numerous holes.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Deep Frying
- तेल से निकालो
- करछुल से छानो
- गरम तेल
- कुरकुरा करना
Boiling Milk
- झाग हटाओ
- मलाई निकालना
- दूध उबालना
- ऊपर से तैरना
Shopping for Utensils
- कितने की है?
- मज़बूत करछुल
- स्टील वाली दिखाओ
- हल्की करछुल
Cleaning Dishes
- छेद साफ़ करो
- साबुन से धोना
- चिकनाई हटाना
- सुखा कर रखना
Teaching Cooking
- इसे पकड़ो
- सावधानी बरतें
- धीरे से चलाओ
- इसका उपयोग करें
Amorces de conversation
"क्या आपको पता है कि पकौड़े तलने के लिए कौन सा बर्तन चाहिए?"
"आपकी रसोई में सबसे पुरानी करछुल कौन सी है?"
"क्या आप स्टील की करछुल पसंद करते हैं या पीतल की?"
"क्या आपने कभी करछुल से दूध की झाग हटाई है?"
"बाज़ार में नई तरह की सिलिकॉन करछुलें कैसी हैं?"
Sujets d'écriture
आज मैंने रसोई में करछुल का उपयोग करके क्या बनाया? उसका अनुभव कैसा था?
मेरे घर की पुरानी करछुल की कहानी क्या है? वह कहाँ से आई?
अगर करछुल बोल सकती, तो वह गरम तेल के बारे में क्या कहती?
रसोई के अन्य बर्तनों की तुलना में करछुल क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है?
एक ऐसी घटना लिखें जब आपने गलत बर्तन (जैसे चम्मच) का उपयोग किया और आपको करछुल की याद आई।
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is a feminine noun. You should use 'मेरी' (my) and 'अच्छी' (good) with it. For example, 'यह करछुल बहुत अच्छी है।'
A Karchhul has holes and is used for frying or skimming. A Kalchhi is solid and is used for serving liquids like dal or soup.
No, for tea you need a 'छलनी' (Chhalni) which is a sieve or strainer. A karchhul is used to lift items out of liquid, not to strain the liquid itself into a cup.
Traditionally they were made of brass or iron. Nowadays, stainless steel is most common, and you can also find silicone versions in modern kitchens.
The most common and accurate word is 'करछुल' (Karchhul).
The plural is 'करछुलें' (Karchhulen).
It is a Hindi word used primarily in North India. Other regions have different names in their local languages, like 'Jhari' in some areas.
The holes allow the liquid (like oil or water) to drain back into the pot while you lift out the solid food.
Yes, it is a very basic and common word in every Hindi-speaking household.
In big cities, people will understand 'skimmer', but 'करछुल' is the authentic Hindi term.
Teste-toi 180 questions
Write a simple sentence using 'करछुल'.
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Translate: 'Bring the skimmer from the kitchen.'
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Describe a karchhul in Hindi (2 sentences).
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Explain why we use a karchhul for frying pakoras.
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Write a short paragraph about traditional Indian kitchen tools including 'करछुल'.
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How do you spell 'skimmer' in Hindi?
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Translate: 'My skimmer is new.'
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Translate: 'I bought a steel skimmer yesterday.'
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Translate: 'The holes in the skimmer are very small.'
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Describe the difference between a karchhul and a kalchhi in Hindi.
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Write 'Small skimmer' in Hindi.
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Write 'Big skimmer' in Hindi.
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Translate: 'Wash the skimmer properly.'
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Translate: 'Be careful, the skimmer is hot.'
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Use 'करछुल' in a sentence about a street food vendor.
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Write 'One skimmer' in Hindi.
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Write 'Where is the skimmer?' in Hindi.
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Translate: 'Give me that steel skimmer.'
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Translate: 'The skimmer is kept on the table.'
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Write a sentence about cleaning a rusted skimmer.
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Pronounce the word 'करछुल' out loud.
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Explain the use of a karchhul in a kitchen (in Hindi).
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Compare a karchhul and a spoon in Hindi.
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Say 'The handle is long' in Hindi.
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Talk about buying a brass skimmer in Hindi.
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Listen to the word 'करछुल' and identify its meaning.
Which tool was mentioned: 'करछुल' or 'कलछी'?
Is the skimmer new or old? (Listening to: 'मेरी करछुल नई है')
What is the material mentioned? (Listening to: 'स्टील की करछुल लाओ')
What action is being done? (Listening to: 'करछुल से झाग हटा दो')
Listen and repeat: 'करछुल'
Where is it? (Listening to: 'करछुल रसोई में है')
Who is using it? (Listening to: 'माँ करछुल का उपयोग कर रही हैं')
How many? (Listening to: 'दो करछुलें लाओ')
What is the problem? (Listening to: 'करछुल का हत्था बहुत गरम है')
Identify 'करछुल' in a list of words: 'आम, सेब, करछुल, केला'
Is it big or small? (Listening to: 'बड़ी करछुल लाओ')
What food is mentioned? (Listening to: 'करछुल से पकौड़े निकालो')
Is it clean? (Listening to: 'करछुल साफ़ नहीं है')
What is it made of? (Listening to: 'पीतल की करछुल बहुत भारी है')
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Summary
The word 'करछुल' (Karchhul) is a feminine Hindi noun for a skimmer. It is vital for deep-frying (like pakoras) and skimming foam from milk. Example: 'करछुल से पकौड़े छान लो' (Strain the pakoras with the skimmer).
- A skimmer with holes used for frying and removing foam.
- Feminine noun essential for traditional Indian deep-frying recipes.
- Distinct from a solid ladle; allows liquids to drain through.
- Commonly made of stainless steel, brass, or iron handles.
Gender Memory
Think of the 'L' at the end of Karchhul as 'Lady' to remember it's feminine.
Frying Tip
Always use a karchhul for frying to avoid bringing excess oil to your plate.
Don't Confuse
Remember: Karchhul = Holes. Kalchhi = No Holes.
The 'Chh' Sound
Imagine you are sneezing 'chh' to get the aspiration right.
Exemple
उबलते पानी से झाग निकालने के लिए करछुल का इस्तेमाल करें।
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