Tandoor ovens make delicious food because they operate on extremely high temperatures and allow cooks to create a variety of dishes. Tandoor ovens are cylindrical ovens that are made of clay or fireproof bricks and have been used for centuries in Northern India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The essence of the tandoori cuisine is in the combination of the high-heat cooking and the great variety of ingredients that can be cooked directly on the walls of the tandoor.

A tandoor operates with a temperature of up to 900°F (480°C). This level heat provides a unique flavor and texture when cooking food in the tandoor. As heat radiates off the walls of the tandoor, the food is cooked evenly. Some particularly succulent dishes include roasts, kababs, and clay oven (tandoor) breads like naan and roti. The heat directly imparts flavor to the food that simply cannot be replicated in other cooking methods.