Tandoor is an old barbecue oven designed for cooking various dishes of oriental cuisine, from barbecue to flat cakes. The special shape of the oven and the materials of manufacture ensure an even heat distribution for fast food preparation.
As an alternative to stationary bulky tandoors, portable oriental ovens are produced, which allow you to cook your favorite dishes in the courtyard of the house or in nature. Heat-resistant fired clay is used as the main material, which guarantees high-quality heating of the working chamber and long-term retention of heat. Thanks to a wide range of models, you can choose a suitable tandoor in terms of size and capacity, and additional accessories allow you to complete the oven for cooking various dishes.
We have compiled a list of the best tandoors based on expert assessments of specialists and reviews of real buyers. Our recommendations will help you make the best choice for your requirements and desires. There are many competitors on the world market for equipment, but we have selected the best manufacturers and recommend that you pay special attention to them:
- Amphora
- Technoceramics
| 1 | Amphora Sarmat Donskoy | 9,000 RUB |
| 2 | Amphora Sarmat Hunter | 12,000 RUB |
| 3 | Amphora Sarmat Esaul | 15,000 RUB |
| 4 | Amphora Sarmat Aladdin mini | 22,000 RUB |
| 5 | Technoceramics Cossack ceramic | 21,000 RUB |
Wood burning
The main advantages
- The universal holder allows you to cook dishes on skewers or hang food on hooks. Up to 12 skewers can be used at the same time
- The furnace body is made of refractory clay, fired at a temperature of 1100 degrees
- Metal rims around the body reinforce the structure of the stove and also act as an authentic decor
- The special shape of the tandoor accumulates heat inside the container, keeping it even when removing coal. This allows you to quickly and evenly cook traditional oriental dishes.
- Forged metal tripod provides oven stability
- The scope of delivery includes a poker and a scoop for working with coals or logs
The main advantages
- The stove is made from environmentally friendly raw materials that do not contain any harmful impurities
- The ceramic container is refractory and can withstand prolonged heating at high temperatures
- Wide mouth provides easy loading of the tandoor with fuel and food
- Two forged handles on the sides make the oven easy to carry
- 5 cm wall thickness allows efficient heat storage for even cooking
- Up to 8 skewers can be placed inside the oven at the same time
- A special shape in the form of an amphora with a narrowed throat prevents the heat from quickly leaving the oven
- The ceramic vessel is reinforced with forged metal rims, which additionally act as a decoration
Skewers included
The main advantages
- The forged support cross allows food to be placed on skewers or hooks. Additionally, you can purchase multi-tiered shelves for cooking on the grill
- The scope of delivery includes a scoop and a poker for oven maintenance
- The tandoor can be easily moved to another location thanks to two metal handles on the sides of the body
- The furnace is completely made of fireclay clay, which, when fired at 1100 degrees, acquires refractory qualities
- Due to the special shape in the form of a jug, heat remains inside the tandoor for a long time even after removing the embers
- A wide range of additional accessories allows you to complete the oven for preparing a wide variety of dishes
The main advantages
- The large volume of the oven allows you to simultaneously place inside up to 12 skewers with meat or vegetables
- Outside, the body is lined with metal stripes that protect the container from mechanical damage and serve as an additional decoration
- The kit includes a set for the care of the tandoor (owl and poker) on a separate stand
- Thick walls (5cm) and a special jug-shaped shape help to efficiently retain heat inside the oven for quick and even cooking of your favorite dishes
- Tandoor is made of fire-resistant clay, fired at a temperature of 1100 degrees
- The openwork forged stand provides stability to the stove and plays the role of an additional decorative element
The main advantages
- The lid has a double design (main lid and cap), which makes it easy to load food into the tandoor, as well as visually control the degree of cooking without letting the heat out of the oven
- Thanks to the wide mouth, 12-15 skewers can be placed in the oven at the same time
- In the lower part there is a blower, which is closed by a tray with a lid, which allows you to control the draft and, if necessary, perform additional loading of firewood
- Thick walls (6cm) securely trap heat inside the oven for quick and even cooking
- Tandoor is made from chamotte clay converted into ceramic at high temperatures
- The outer glazed coating makes it easy to clean the oven from dirt and dust
