What Is Tandoori Food

Tandoori-style food is India’s popular cuisine. Tandoori basically refers to any food that has been cooked in a tandoor. A tandoor is an old-fashioned earthen oven that is used to grill food using a charcoal flame. Tandoori food is known for its succulence, be it chicken or fish it has to be juicy, smoky, and flavorsome. In contemporary times practically it is not possible to keep a tandoor at home because of the compact architecture of modern homes which usually have very small or no private outdoor space.

There are two most commonly relished types of tandoori Food

Whole Chicken /Fish

Tikka which is made with boneless pieces

Apart from Chicken and Fish which is a favorite of non-vegetarians, there is also an option for vegetarians in for of Paneer and Potato Tikkas.

Tandoori food is very popular in India, it is enjoyed with a basic onion salad and Minty chutney. The most popular tandoori dishes are

Tandoori Roti

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Paneer

Paneer Tikka

Chicken Tikka

Tandoori Aloo and many more.

If you do not have a tandoor at home and you still want to try your hand at making delicious Tandoori food at home, you can buy a Microwave oven with Charcoal Lighting Technology and enjoy amazing home-cooked Tandoori food.

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