ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tandoor

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /tænˈdʊə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tandoor is a noun meaning A cylindrical clay oven used in the cuisine of the Caucasus, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent to make flat bread or to cook meat.

Meaning

A cylindrical clay oven used in the cuisine of the Caucasus, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent to make flat bread or to cook meat.

Example Sentences

You can cook naan in a normal oven, but the results will inevitably disappoint; even Indians generally wait to savour them in restaurants, as very few homes are equipped with a tandoor.

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Related dictionary entries include tandoori, naan, tonir, lavash, tagine, tajine.

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