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tandoori

 

[ tรฆndสŠษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

barbecued, grilled, roasted

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tandoori

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเค‚เคฆเฅ‚เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tandoori

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tandoori

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฝะดัƒั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tandoori

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒณใƒ‰ใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tandoori

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tandoori

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tandoori

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ„๋‘๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุฏูˆุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tandoori

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tandoori

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆๆœ้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tandoori

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tandoori

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฝะดัƒั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tandoori

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tandoori

Word origin

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.