Tandoori: meaning, definitions and examples
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tandoori
[ tรฆndสษri ]
cooking style
Tandoori refers to a traditional cooking method originating from the Indian subcontinent. It involves cooking food in a tandoor, which is a clay oven that uses charcoal or wood for heat. This cooking style typically imparts a smoky flavor to the food, often used for meats, poultry, and bread such as naan. The marinating process usually includes yogurt and a variety of spices, creating rich flavors and vibrant colors. Dishes prepared in this way are popular in Indian cuisine and have gained recognition worldwide.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Tandoori chicken is a favorite among many.
- She learned how to make tandoori naan.
- The restaurant specializes in tandoori dishes.
Translations
Translations of the word "tandoori" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tandoori
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคเคฆเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Tandoori
๐ฎ๐ฉ tandoori
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฝะดััั
๐ต๐ฑ tandoori
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใณใใช
๐ซ๐ท tandoori
๐ช๐ธ tandoori
๐น๐ท tandoori
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฏูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ tandoori
๐ธ๐ฐ tandoori
๐จ๐ณ ๅฆๆ้
๐ธ๐ฎ tandoori
๐ฎ๐ธ tandoori
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฝะดััะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tandoori
๐ฒ๐ฝ tandoori
Etymology
The word 'tandoori' has its roots in the Persian language, specifically the word 'tandoor', which means 'oven'. The concept of the tandoor has existed for thousands of years, attributed mainly to the cooking practices in Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. As cultures intermingled, particularly through trade and invasion, the technique spread to various regions. In India, tandoori cooking developed special regional varieties, especially linked to Punjabi cuisine, where it became synonymous with vibrant spices and flavored meats. The term 'tandoori' began to be widely adopted in the 20th century, particularly as Indian cuisine gained popularity throughout the world, leading to a fusion of traditional and modern interpretations of tandoori dishes.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,636, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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