Tandoori In Barbados: Traditional Indian Open Fire Cooking

Most people seem to think that tandoori is a recipe. Like many of the world’s great dishes; this is actually a cooking method that has become synonymous with the food that is prepared.

What Is a Tandoor?

A tandoor is basically little more than a very large clay pot. The direct heat of the fire is reflected by the ceramic sides intensifying the heat. Do not worry, if you do not have a clay pot to cook dinner it, grilling and roasting works great as well. 

Top Tips to Make Best Tandoori Chicken at Home

• Always, clean and wash the chicken pieces well.
• Ensure to pat dry the chicken meat to avoid any excess liquid.
• Thicker the better for the yogurt and always plain!  Yogurt holds the spice to the meat and tenderizes as well, it will not retain the yogurt flavour.
• Always use a sharp knife to make deep cuts on the meat pieces. The cuts ensure the deep penetration of marinade making it the perfect and juicy tandoori. It really works the spice into the chicken.
• The secret behind the best tandoori chicken is its marinade time. In a crunch, 30 minutes works but if time allows, marinate overnight.
• On the Grill – Get your grill as hot as you can and keep it closed as much as possible. You want to start out at a high temperature and keep it that way. Lift the lid only long enough to get the meat on the grill and to keep a close enough eye on things to prevent burning.
• In the Oven – Make sure to put the marinated chicken on a grill to let the juices drip away from the meat.