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The discussion revolves around the use and construction of tandoor ovens, with participants sharing their experiences and insights. One user, who received a tandoor as a gift, expresses satisfaction with its performance, particularly for making naan and chicken tikka, despite initial concerns about authenticity due to its aluminum construction. Others discuss the feasibility of building DIY tandoors, with suggestions for using clay pots and charcoal, while also debating the merits of gas versus charcoal heating methods. Overall, the community shows enthusiasm for tandoor cooking, with several members considering building their own or purchasing one, and sharing recipes and tips.

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Offline slimboyfat

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Tandoor oven
« on: October 09, 2005, 02:39 PM »
Hi,

I was looking around for a tandoor oven to build or put in the garden and found this


http://www.barbecue-online.co.uk/acatalog/BBQ_Shop_Nipoori__Charcoal_BBQs_54.html

To be honest I don?t think it will give an authentic taste because it?s made from aluminium but then again who knows?? 

I also found this link for the more adventurous

http://piers.thompson.users.btopenworld.com/index.html



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Offline pete

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Re: Tandoor oven
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2005, 03:58 PM »
I had one given for a 50th birthday present
We got it from
http://www.tandoori-oven.com/
It for outside use
We don't have the space inside
I've made Chicken tikka and naans mainly
I'm very pleased with it
I thought at one time, that it would be linked, to the "taste"
But it's not
In fact, I've been making naans in it today
I've been getting quite adventurous
I do a "curry paste/coriander/fenugreek/garlic ginger puree" naan
It's lovely
The aroma when cooking is exceptional
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Offline pete

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Re: Tandoor oven
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2005, 04:00 PM »
Above is the uncooked naan
Here is a pile of the finished ones
They seem to keep happily for four days in a polythene bag
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Offline raygraham

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Re: Tandoor oven
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2005, 05:38 PM »
They look ace Pete!!

Went on the site but there is no hint of the price! How much do these things cost?

Ray
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Offline pete

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Re: Tandoor oven
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2005, 08:10 AM »
Scary that!
It was ?400
I was told that it would last a lifetime (as long as the ceramic inside doesn't crack)
I've used it about 20 times, now
That works out at ?20 a session, so far
The price still hurts!
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Offline George

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Re: Tandoor oven
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2005, 08:33 AM »
Pete

Your nan bread look good. Is it easy to slap them on the hot inside of the tandoor, then pull them off and get them out again without them falling into the fire?

Regards
George
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Re: Tandoor oven
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2005, 08:34 AM »
Quote from: pete on October 10, 2005, 08:10 AM
It was ?400

I hope that includes the VAT and shipping!
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Offline raygraham

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Re: Tandoor oven
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2005, 11:26 AM »
I hope it includes personal delivery from F.H.M's babe of the month for that kinda dosh!
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Offline George

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Re: Tandoor oven
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2005, 11:39 AM »
Quote from: raygraham on October 10, 2005, 11:26 AM
I hope it includes personal delivery from F.H.M's babe of the month for that kinda dosh!

How on earth do they come up with a price of anywhere near ?400 for what amounts to be a giant flower pot? Nice if you can afford one, though, and I guess the price does include the metal frame and perhaps a gas burner and several other elements.

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George
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Offline pete

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Re: Tandoor oven
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2005, 01:01 PM »
Quote from: George on October 10, 2005, 08:33 AM
Pete

Your nan bread look good. Is it easy to slap them on the hot inside of the tandoor, then pull them off and get them out again without them falling into the fire?

Regards
George

You get the naans roughly to the shape you want, by using a rolling pin
You then hold a special small cushion in your left hand
You drape the naan over it and make minor shape adjustments
You dip your right hand's fingers into some cold water
Dab the fingers around the edge of the naan and a bit in the middle
You then "confidently" roll it onto the side of the heated tandoor
It sticks very easily although, I always seem to lose one in a session
I have to wear an old jumper as the heat takes off you arm hairs
It is incredibly hot

The ?400 price tag was slightly cheaper than it should have been
There were delivery problems,  so he knocked a bit off
I suppose the main reason I got it , was because I thought I could get the "taste"
It shows just how far, this obsession can drive you
Even though it didn't lead to the "taste", I still really enjoy using it
Everybody loves the chicken tikka I make
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