Definition

Prepared using a traditional clay oven, resulting in a unique flavor and texture.

Example

The tandoori chicken was spicy and delicious, cooked to perfection in the clay oven.

Conversation

Have you ever tried tandoori chicken before?

Yeah, it's so flavorful and smoky!

I love how it's cooked in that clay oven.

Absolutely, it really adds to the taste.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tandoori originates from the Hindi word 'tandoor' (meaning a clay oven). The suffix '-i' indicates a relation or pertaining to. Thus, 'tandoori' refers to food that is cooked in a tandoor oven.

Memory Tip

Think of the clay oven 'tandoor' where food is cooked, and remember that 'tandoori' means food that is prepared in this special oven.

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