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.
Word Forms
- tandoors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tandoori, naan, tonir, lavash, tagine, tajine.
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