How Do You Spell TANDOORI?

Pronunciation: [tˈandɔːɹˌi] (IPA)

The word "tandoori" is often spelled with an "i" at the end, but the correct spelling is "tandoori" without the extra "i". The "d" and "r" sounds in this word are pronounced together in English, making it difficult to hear the distinction between them. In IPA phonetic transcription, "tandoori" is spelled as [tænˈdʊərɪ], with the stress on the second syllable. This word is commonly used to refer to Indian dishes that are cooked in a tandoor oven.

TANDOORI Meaning and Definition

1. Tandoori is an adjective that describes Indian cuisine, specifically food prepared in a traditional clay oven called a tandoor. The term "tandoori" derives from the word "tandoor," which is a cylindrical, charcoal or wood-fired oven made of clay or metal.

   Commonly associated with North Indian and Pakistani cuisine, tandoori dishes typically involve marinating meat, fish, or vegetables in a blend of yogurt and various spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. The marinated ingredients are then threaded onto skewers or placed directly on the hot walls of the tandoor, resulting in a distinct smoky and charred flavor.

   Tandoori preparation is often characterized by its vibrant red color, which is achieved by adding either red chili powder or food coloring agents like annatto or saffron to the marinade. Furthermore, the high temperature inside the tandoor cooks the food quickly, giving it a tender and juicy texture while still retaining its natural flavors.

   Some popular tandoori dishes include tandoori chicken, tandoori naan (oven-baked bread), tandoori tikka (marinated and grilled chunks of meat), and tandoori paneer (grilled Indian cottage cheese). Tandoori cuisine has gained immense popularity not only in South Asia but also worldwide, due to its unique taste and the growing popularity of Indian food.

Common Misspellings for TANDOORI

• tadoori
• Pandoobi
• Tandorn
• Pandooro

Etymology of TANDOORI

The word "tandoori" comes from the Punjabi language, which is spoken mainly in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is derived from the word "tandoor", which refers to a traditional cylindrical clay oven used for cooking and baking in South Asia and Central Asia. The tandoor is heated with charcoal or wood, and it is commonly used to prepare various dishes, including bread (such as naan) and meat. Tandoori refers to the cooking method and the food prepared in the tandoor oven.

Similar spelling words for TANDOORI

• tandearil,
• tandoor.