Trash Can Tandoor

[Wet Spaniel]

I cook a lot of Indian food and have always wanted a tandoor oven. After a bit of research I’d seen a way to make one from a couple of terracotta plant pots and a larger container. I kept my eyes open for some cheep plant pots and opted for a bargain dustbin (I’m in the U.K.) for the outer vessel. After drilling ventilation holes in the base of the pot and the bin, I packed it out with a vermiculite/cement mix to provide loads of insulation. With a grinder and a drill, the whole thing took less than two hours to make (but a week for the cement to cure). The initial cook wasn’t great, but some tweaks to the airflow arrangement have made a hell of a difference. It’s great fun to cook with, and cost approximately $60.00 to make.

 

[BigW.]

Very creative and it looks like it is making some tasty food. There was another thread not long ago...found it:

DIY Tandoor Oven?

Not sure where this post should live but this seemed as good a place as any.. Has anyone tried a DIY Tandoor Oven? I have seen a couple things like this and curious how well it actually works. The food that comes out of these is amazing, so I am curious to give it a shot if these work.

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Making something by hand that works is awesome.

 

[jcam222]

Awesome! Love Indian food flavors

 

[tbern]

very interesting, thanks for sharing this!