Tandoori Cuisines
Tandoori Cuisine
Tandoori cuisine is characterized by marinating meat, seafood, or paneer in yogurt and spices, then cooking it in a traditional clay oven called a tandoor. This technique yields smoky, tender dishes, often served with chutney and naan bread.
Tandoori Delights:
- Tandoori Chicken: Chicken marinated in yogurt, tandoori masala, and a mix of spices, then roasted in a tandoor for a smoky flavor and juicy texture.
- Tandoori Paneer Tikka: Marinated cubes of Indian cottage cheese grilled until smoky and charred, making it a favorite vegetarian option.
- Tandoori Fish Tikka: Delicate fish marinated with spices, grilled to perfection in a tandoor, offering a tender, melt-in-the-mouth experience.
Other Tandoori Specialties:
- Tandoori Lamb Chops: Marinated lamb chops grilled to succulent perfection, with a crisp outer layer and juicy interior.
- Tandoori Shrimp Tikka: Plump shrimp marinated in spices and yogurt, grilled for a spicy and succulent finish.
- Tandoori Prawns: Juicy prawns marinated in a blend of Indian spices and lemon juice, grilled until perfectly cooked.
- Tandoori Pomfret: A flavorful fish marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled to a golden perfection, served with onions and cucumber.