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FAQ on Tandoori BBQ
Q: How is it different from a normal charcoal BBq?
A: The radiant heat transfer method enclosed by specific shape of the clay oven pot results in less loss of vitamins and proteins out of the food being cooked. Thus one gets a perfect aromatic flavor full of nutritious values. Whereas in a normal BBq heat only comes from the underneath, if unattended can burn the meat.
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Q: Does an open barbecue cook in the same way? |
A: A traditional barbecue cannot cook the food in the same way. It is open cooking and the only heat source comes from the charcoal underneath, which makes the meat vulnerable to burning. You can place 10 skewers of meat in the Small Home Tandoor, walk away and return in 8- 10 minutes and your food is sizzling ready to eat.
Q: Is the Clay durable?
A: The clay used in Golden Tandoors is sourced from select location in Northern India (where it is available best) and made by hand into the curvaceous shape by master craftsmen still using centuries old technique and experience. It is reinforced by natural edible additives to give it strength for a long lasting experience.
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Q: What's the advantage of using Charcoal? |
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A: With charcoal you have to prepare the oven for a Home tandoor session. It takes time to insert and light the charcoal, takes up to 45 minutes to reach a cooking temperature, it burns hotter, a better flavor is achieved, the oven, will gradually loose its temperature over an hour, so after two 10 minute sessions cooking times will be longer, finally the oven has to be cleaned out ready for the next tandoori session. |
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Q: What's the advantage of using Gas?
A: With gas there is no pre oven preparation, turn on the gas and light, takes 30 minutes to reach cooking temperature, takes slightly longer to cook a loaded skewer, no cleaning out. Restaurants use gas, so how choosy do you want to be, how authentic do you want to get. The choice is yours. The boss has two going at a time one gas and one charcoal.
Q: Is the Clay Pot machine made?
A: The clay pot is made by hand by skilled craftsmen using century’s old principle of making clay by artisans involved in making clay.
Q: Will the outer body get hot?
A: Yes, the outer body will get hot, it will be warm outside as the insulation between the clay pot and the outer body prevents the heat loss as to make the tandoor more economical to use.
Q: How fragile is the Home Tandoor ?
A: Actually all out tandoors are fairly robust. As with any kind of clay pot, if you treat it roughly it will eventually break. So don’t do the following things to the small home tandoor; drop it, roll it on its side, drag it at high speed on its castors over uneven surfaces, never extinguish the oven with water when it is hot, don’t leave it exposed to frost and rain. Follow these sensible rules and it will last you for many years and give you, your family and friends many hours of delightful tasty Tandoori Eastern or Western promise.