tandoori
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a way of cooking food, especially chicken, in a large clay oven called a tandoor.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I ordered the tandoori chicken — it's spicy but delicious.”
“Do you like tandoori dishes? They have a smoky flavor.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
(of food) A dish that was cooked in a tandoor.
Related Words
Synonyms:
grilledroastedbaked
Word Family:
tandoortandoori chickentandoori bread