Topic: Tandoori ovens in winter

[chrisbr]

Am thinking of getting a tandoori oven and was wondering if anyone who has one uses it in winter outside or are they just a summer (what summer) thing?

seems alot of money if they can only be used in dry/warm weather.


Chris

[jb]

The main thing is that you have to protect the clay inside the oven from the rain etc.It should come with its own cover,I keep mine in my shed covered when not in use.I do use it in Winter,I fire it up in the shed and keep the doors open so the smoke just goes outside.

[mickdabass]

Hi Chrisbr

My main worry with the tandoor is the frost. The Clay lining is porous, so if it gets damp and then freezes, the outcome would be a big bucket full of clumps of mud lol!!

[chrisbr]

Thanks for the replies. 

I like the idea of using it in a shed as they are a lot of money and seems a shame to not use it over winter.  But I am worried about the frost but if kept under a cover in the shed when not in use and only use it in the shed on dry and warmer days then I should get some winter use out of it.

Or should I stick to oven/grill/BBQ and save the money?

Chris

[jb]

Thanks for the replies. 

I like the idea of using it in a shed as they are a lot of money and seems a shame to not use it over winter.  But I am worried about the frost but if kept under a cover in the shed when not in use and only use it in the shed on dry and warmer days then I should get some winter use out of it.

Or should I stick to oven/grill/BBQ and save the money?

Chris

My wife brought me one last xmas,I have to say it's fantastic.The look on people's faces when I tell them I have my own tandoori oven(especially when I'm chatting to the staff in my local restaurant) is a picture.That aside,I've been able to make chicken tikka better than most places I eat in and indeed with a bit of practice I've produced some mighty fine naan breads.Now I have one I really don't think you can replicate these things without using a tandoori oven.So yes they are expensive but I think you'll have a lot of use(and fun)out of it.As long as you don't expose it to the elements you will be ok.

[mickdabass]

Couldnt agree more jb.
Mine keeps me out of mischief for hours
They say charcoal are the best. I use mine in a greenhouse with an opening roof vent when the weathers bad i.e all this summer lol. Even made some tikka nibbles on christmas day

[chrisbr]

I think I'm convinced now 

Have even convinced the wife which was easier than I thought 

Maybe turkey tikka this Xmas   


Thanks
Chris

[Peripatetic Phil]

Have even convinced the wife which was easier than I thought 

She /wants/ something ... !

[chrisbr]

Have even convinced the wife which was easier than I thought 

She /wants/ something ... !

  was so shocked she said yes I never thought of that.  Could be an expensive time ahead 

[Peripatetic Phil]

And here's a recipe to use with it, Chris.
** Phil.