Around 2,000 years ago in India, the tandoor ovens were invented.The oven is made from bell-shaped clay and can make delicious kebabs, veggie sticks, and baked bread.If you want your own Tandoor oven in your backyard, you need to collect 3 pots in descending sizes, stack them together, and fire up some charcoal to start cooking.
Step 1: 3 clay pots will be collected.
Purchase a 24 by 22 in pot, a 13 by 12 in (33 by 30 cm), and a 12 by 10 in (30 by 25 cm) pot.Make sure the pots are made from clay.Most garden supply stores have clay pots.
Step 2: The bottom of the pot needs to be removed with an angle grinder.
Put a piece of masking tape around the bottom of the pot.The bottom of the pot can be cut with an angle grinder.To use later, set the bottom of the pot aside.
Step 3: The large pot has 4 holes around it.
Place the pot on the ground by flipping it over.A strong drill bit is needed to drill through concrete.The space between the holes and the outer edge of the pot can be made by making 4 holes around the large hole.Space them out so that they don't connect and make sure the bottom of your pot is not compromised.A masonry drill bit can be used to create the holes.
Step 4: The small pot has 4 holes around it.
Place the smallest pot firmly on the ground.The same drill bit can be used to create 4 holes around the hole in the pot.Leave a small gap between the holes and the outer edge of the pot.
Step 5: There are pieces of a broken brick under the large pot.
A sledge hammer can be used to smash a brick.If you want to put your Tandoor oven on the ground, set these pieces there.Make sure the hole at the bottom of the pot is not covered by bricks by placing your largest pot on top.If you don't have bricks, you can use a few flat rocks.Don't burn your grass if you put your oven on brick or concrete.
Step 6: The brick should be placed into the large pot.
You can smash another brick with a sledge hammer.The largest clay pot has 3 to 4 pieces in it.Do not put bricks in the middle of the pot.There is a hole in the middle of the pot.The fire will extinguish itself if you cover it up.
Step 7: The small pot should be on top of the large pot.
The small pot should be placed inside the large pot.Make sure to line up the holes in each pot.The small pot needs to be balanced evenly on the bricks.Make sure your bricks are laid with the flat side down to prevent the small pot from wobbling.
Step 8: Put the medium pot upside down over the small pot.
If you want the medium pot to hug the sides of the small pot, place it over it.Make sure the medium pot is flat.
Step 9: lava rocks or vermiculite can be used to fill the space.
The excess space around the medium and small pot is where you're going to put the bag of substance.Put rocks in your pot.Make sure there isn't a lot of space between the rocks.Most garden supply stores sell lava rocks and vermiculite.Vermiculite expands when it is heated.You will need less lava rocks to fill your space because they are larger.
Step 10: You can light charcoal in your small pot.
There is a small pot and a medium-sized pot.Light your coals with a match or lighter.Wait until the fire catches and burns for about 5 minutes to get to a high temperature.Most grocery stores sell charcoal.
Step 11: Skewers of meat and vegetables can be put in a pot.
Small pieces of meat that are broken up and put onto wooden or metal skewers can be cooked in a tandoor oven.The end of your skewer should be empty.The empty portion of your skewers should stick into the coals.Chicken, beef, and lamb were once cooked in Tandoor ovens.
Step 12: The pot should be put back onto itself.
The Tandoor becomes a grill if you leave it open.To trap the heat and smoke, place the bottom part of the pot on top of itself.Remove it when your food is ready to eat.
Step 13: Allow the charcoal to burn until it becomes ash.
Allow your charcoal to burn itself out until it is no longer hot.It could take several hours depending on the heat of your fire.While the charcoal is still burning, do not leave your Tandoor oven unattended.When it is cool, feel the sides of the pot.
Step 14: The ashes should be guided through the holes in the pot with a stick.
You can put a dish under the Tandoor oven to catch the ashes.You can use a stick to guide the ashes through the holes in the oven.Once your oven is clean, throw away the ashes.Do not clean your Tandoor oven while it is hot.
Step 15: You can store your Tandoor oven outdoors.
Clay pots are sturdy and can survive some weathering.Under a shelter, keep your Tandoor oven out of the rain or snow.You can keep your oven covered if you live in a mild climate.You can put your Tandoor oven in a shed.