Find products - Advanced search

with at least one of the words
with all of the words
with the exact phrase
without the words
priced from ($)	to
in this category	Accessories     - Girls Accesories         - Armlets & Bands         - Bangles         - Bindis         - Brooch, Pins & Bands         - Mang Tikas         - Handbags             - Casual HandBags                 - Clutches             - Trendy Handbags         - Sandals             - Men Shoes             - Women Shoes     - Stoles & Scarves         - Dupatta & Scarf         - Kaftans         - Ponchos         - Shawls     - Wedding         - Bridal         - Bridegroom         - Gifts & Decor Clothing     - Boy's Outfits         - Dhoti Kurta         - Kurta Pajama         - Sherwani Suit     - Girl's Dresses         - Kids Saree             - Tunics         - Lehenga Choli         - Pattu Pavadai         - Salwar Kameez     - Men's Apparel         - Bride Groom         - Dhoti Kurta         - Kurta Pajama         - Sherwani             - T-shirts     - Women's Clothes         - Bridal Wear         - Indo Western Dress         - Kurtis & Tunics         - Lehenga Choli         - Petticoat & Blouse         - Salwar Kameez         - Sarees         - Skirts & Pants Home & Kitchen     - Furnishing         - Electronics         - Home Decor         - Pillow & Cushion         - Spreads & Blankets     - Furniture         - Chairs         - Jhoola Swings         - Tables     - Handicrafts         - Accessories         - Art & Paintings         - Home Decor         - Idols & Statues         - Metal Handicraft         - Wood Handicraft     - Kitchen         - Cookware         - Houseware         - Mixer Grinder         - Spare Parts         - Utensils Indian Grocery     - Groceries                 - Dal         - Fresh Produce         - Frozen Food         - Gourmet Food         - Instant Meals         - Juice & Drinks         - Masala & Spices         - Pickles & Paste         - Tea & Coffee     - Health & Beauty         - Bath & Shower         - Hair & Care         - Health & Household         - Henna         - Skin Care         - Vitamins & Ayurvedic         - Yoga     - Sweets & Snacks         - Dairy & Ice Cream         - Dry Fruits & Nuts         - Haldiram & Bikaji         - Indian Namkeen         - Indian Snacks         - Indian Sweets         - Mukhwas Jewelry     - Costume Jewelry             - Bangles         - Earrings         - Necklace Sets             - Bands     - Semi-Precious         - Bridal Jewelry         - Earrings         - Necklace Sets             - Bands     - Silver Jewelry         - Bangles & Kada         - Idols & Statues         - Jewelry & Accessory         - Payals (Anklets) Movies & Games         - MP3             - Folk & Wedding             - Hindi Classical             - Hindi Movies             - Kids Songs             - Regional Movies             - Religious         - Blu-ray             - Hindi Movies             - Hindi Songs             - Kids Movies             - Regional Movies             - Specialty     - Indian Books         - Business & Economy         - Children Books         - General Reading         - Religion & History     - Indian Magazines         - Bollywood         - Kids Magazines         - Lifestyle         - Regional     - Toys & Games         - Indoor         - Outdoor Puja & Festivals     - Gifts & Flowers         - Chocolates & Cakes         - Flowers & Bouquets         - Gift Baskets     - Indian Festivals         - Diwali Gifts         - Eid Gifts         - Holi Colors         - Other Festivals         - Rakhi Gifts     - Pooja Store         - Idols & Statues         - Pooja Mandir         - Puja Samagri Special Offers
Reset	Search
Return to basic search

This search took 0.1191 seconds

Tandoori Oven - It's History, Types & Online Shopping Options

Tandoor oven is a very traditional way of cooking in North India and it is specially used for making different kinds of breads and non vegetarian preparations. Tandoors are usually found in commercial establishments like restaurants / hotels and very few people are lucky to have a Tandoori Oven at home.

What is a Tandoori Oven?

Tandoor oven is a very traditional cooking appliance used mostly in North Indian cooking. The actual Tandoor is cylindrical in shape and is made of baked clay / terracotta.

The concept of Tandoor comes back from the olden ages, which were used to cook different kinds of non vegetarian food as well as breads. In olden days, all Tandoori Ovens used to be made of natural Clay and would use Charcoal as a heating option. Tandoor is a clay oven that is used in North India to prepare various kinds of food that are unique in taste. The food is cooked in a way where the outer side becomes crispy and fried, whereas the inner side remains soft and moist. Dishes like Naan roti, Tandoori kebabs and chickens, vegetable kebab, paneer Kabab and various other bread items are made in a tandoor. These days, Tandoori Ovens are made to look stylish with the actual Tandoor Pot (Matka) made of either Clay or Metal (Mild Iron). Tandoors are usually found in restaurants and very few people are lucky to have a Tandoori Oven at home.

What makes Tandoori food special?

Tandoori food is known to be unique and popular because of its distinctive taste. It has a smoky kind of flavor that is usually produced because of the design of the clay oven. The heat in the tandoor is generated from the coals inside. As the food cooks inside the Tandoor, the juices of the food fall into the flames and get burned to produce a smoky flavor that is the patent tandoor smell. There are different kinds of tandoors based on the requirements and the space. Some of the most popular tandoors are square tandoors, clay tandoors, drum tandoors, and residential tandoors. Square tandoors are common in restaurants & commercial catering houses all across the world, they are also called punjabi tandoors.

Square Tandoors

A square tandoor is commonly used in all restaurants across the world and is good for commercial use. A stainless steel box is made and smoothened after which a clay box is placed inside the box and covered with a fiber blanket and a thermal insulation so that the heat is kept inside the pot. A combination of clay and charcoal is required in Tandoori cooking. Gas tandoors are more or less similar to square tandoors but are fitted with burners that help heat up the pot.

Clay Tandoors

Clay pots are handmade with care. A clay tandoor pot should be selected with care and caution. Additives like hair of goat, hay are added in the mixture of clay so that the clay can take the strength.

Catering / Drum Tandoor - Drum tandoors are fitted in stainless steel barrels with SS straps tied round the top, the centre and the bottom. The pot inside the barrel is insulated with thermal insulations rock salt and ceramic powder. Handles are used for lifting, pulling and pushing the tandoor. These tandoors are used by restaurants for onsite cooking. They are portable with wheels at the bottom.

Residential Tandoors - If you want to buy a small tandoor oven for home backyard parties, you can try out the drum style baby tandoor. These may use either charcoal or propane gas. They are portable with wheels at the bottom. Some also come with Grill Table attached for easy cooking.

How is a Tandoor used?

Tandoors are commonly used in all restaurants that prepare North Indian food. A fire is built in the bottom and that heats the walls of the clay oven as well as the air inside to 900 degree Fahrenheit. The fire is then died down so that the temperature remains same. Breads are then slapped on the sides of the oven and cooked. Non vegetarian food is cooked on long metal rods that are inserted into the oven. Your delicious food is ready!

Looking for an online Indian store to buy Tandoori Oven in the USA? As a leading desi supermarket in United States, it is like shopping for best price at an online Indian Tandoori Oven shop near me with Free Shipping option. Continue browsing our marketplace for SALE and discount between 5% to 50% on Tandoori Oven and 1000s of other traditional Indian products at our one stop shop. Come and celebrate your culture with us. Our Indian online store offers Tandoori Oven, Indian groceries, fresh sweets & snacks, gift baskets, latest fashion Indian clothes, traditional Jewelry, utensils, kitchenware, cookware, handicrafts & home decor, religious & pooja Items, unique return gifts, furniture and much more. Just search for anything in your Indian shopping list and you are sure to find the best deal with free home delivery option. Have one to sell? visit our merchant FAQ for more details.