what is tandoori

A tandoor is a large urn-shaped oven, usually made of clay, that has been used since antiquity to bake unleavened flatbreads and roast meat. It is predominantly used in Western Asian, Central Asian, South Asian, and Horn of African cuisines. Tandoori cooking involves marinated meat being cooked over an intense fire in a tandoor, a clay oven, which creates a smoky and extremely hot environment. Tandoori chicken is a popular dish associated with Punjabi Hindus, made from chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in a tandoor. The tandoor is an essential element in creating tandoori dishes, known for their rich, smoky flavor and juicy texture