One of the most popular ways of cooking food has been on an open fire. The texture created by it alongside the smoky flavour has garnered ardent fans around the world. The advantage of cooking on fire is that it binds together various ingredients to create a beautiful amalgamation of flavours. So far, the best thing that has happened to the concept of cooking on fire has been the invention of Tandoor. Going back around 5000 years ago, the Tandoor was initially a clay pot that used smoldering wood or charcoal to cook food.

History tells us that even though the Tandoor has gone through a number of changes, the basic form and the uber good taste hasn’t changed one bit. This is because of 4 reasons;

1. The heat radiated from the walls bakes up the food

2. The heat from the wood or charcoal grills the food

3. When the marinade drips and/or evaporate, the flavour becomes smoky.

4. The overall effect of all this is a completely and thoroughly cooked delicacy.

Tandoor gifts a different flavor to the overall mood of the food, and so, here are a few names that you must give a try for a satiating experience:

• Tandoori Momos:

  Who can resist these small packets of love called dim sums? Filled with flavour and wrapped in a thin sheet of flour, Momos are best served with a chili/mayo dip. But to take it all up a notch, we marinate them in spicy yogurt and cook them a little in the Tandoor. A crowd pleaser, indeed!



• Paneer Tikka:

  It is unarguably one of the most loved snacks in the country. Cubes of cottage cheese, onion and bell peppers are marinated with spices and yogurt and then roasted to perfection. You can choose from a variety of fillings and marinades, like Surklal, Hariyali, Zaffrani, and Malai.



• Stuffed Tandoori Mushroom:

  Mushroom is undoubtedly an extremely versatile and adaptable food ingredient. In this preparation, we stuff the mushroom, marinate it and grill it on the Tandoor. It is served with homemade chutney as a dip. Enjoy it like a chip and dip, and you will be asking for more.



• Double Cooked Hariyali Broccoli:

  Resonating with the name, this dish is known for its amazing freshness. The marinade for the broccoli includes fondue cheese laced with mint and coriander. This dish is cooked twice before serving, thus making it extremely crispy and oozing with flavours.



• Tandoori Bharwan Aloo:

  Potato is what the world loves, and to prepare it in the Tandoor is to give it another new loveable face. The potato is stuffed with cottage cheese, nuts, and a mix of spices before marinating in a yogurt dip.



• Tandoor Kebab:

  Kebab is the world famous preparation of veggies cooked with a skewer going through them and placed on an open fire. You can play around with various marinades and stuffing’s, giving this dish a new look every time you step in the kitchen.

The introduction of Tandoor has changed the way we perceive and enjoy our food today. More than just food, there is a need to create an everlasting experience, where the texture and taste created on a Tandoor stand as the perfect example. These delicacies and much more are available at the Meraaki Kitchen, the best restaurant in Jaipur. Created by experts, dining here is an experience in itself wherein the food will amaze and grandeur of the place will please you. For more information on the concept of Meraaki Kitchen, Visit us!