What is the purpose of the tandoori oven?

Tandoori, or tandoor (or tonir in Armenia), is a furnace made of clay, cylindrical or with an inverted bell, used in many countries in the Middle East and Asia.

How does it work?

Wood or coal is burned in the base of the oven, so that the internal temperature is very high (almost 500 degrees)The most modern ovens are made with gas or electric and the food placed inside the oven is cooked thanks to both the flame and the heat that is released.

What to cook?

It can be used to prepare many recipes, both vegetable and meat, but also to bake some particular types of bread (such as naan).

Tandoori some recipe tips:

    • Tandoori chicken: the pieces of meat are marinated for one night in a mixture of spices and yogurt, then they are cooked in the oven, and before being served the dish must be accompanied by the typical rice pilaf.

    •  Chicken tikka: the meat, which is always marinated before being cooked, is cooked on some skewers and can be the basis of another typical dish of Indian cuisine based on curry, Chicken tikka masala, that’s it.

As these are marinated meats cooked with many spices, herbs and sauces, the recipes obtained are tasty, salt-free and especially rich in a unique flavor.

But what is the secret of the taste of Tandoori?

The secret of tandoori’s unique flavor lies in the ingredients used for marinating. The use of these ingredients not only gives the food a unique taste, but also has health benefits. In addition, the secret of the success of this type of cooking is the cylindrical oven made of terracotta, heated with charcoal or wood. This cooking method makes the food juicy and tender inside and crunchy outside. The intense heat of tandoor cooks food evenly, while the smoke gives the food a distinctive smoky taste.

Benefits for the health.

Tandoori also has health benefits. Cooking in tandoor requires little to no oil, which makes the food less fatty than other cooking methods and the spices used in marinating have antioxidant and anti-aging propertiesinflammatory. In addition, the yogurt used in the marinade provides a good dose of probiotics, benefits for intestinal health.

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