At Aroma Indian Cuisine | Bar in Largo, Florida, the tandoor is more than just a cooking tool—it is the cornerstone of a centuries-old tradition that brings Indian cuisine to life. The clay oven, known as a tandoor, delivers a unique culinary experience by combining intense heat, bold spices, and the timeless art of slow cooking. This transformative process creates dishes that are succulent, smoky, and bursting with flavor.
The tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven traditionally fueled by charcoal or wood, capable of reaching temperatures as high as 900°F. Its high heat seals in the natural juices of meats and vegetables while imparting a distinctive charred and smoky flavor that is impossible to replicate with conventional cooking methods. The porous clay of the oven allows food to breathe, ensuring that every bite is both tender and infused with complex, earthy notes.
Beyond meats and seafood, the tandoor is also used to bake Indian breads like naan, roti, and kulcha. These breads are slapped onto the walls of the oven, where they cook in seconds, emerging crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for scooping up flavorful curries or enjoying alongside tandoori delicacies.
At Aroma Indian Cuisine | Bar, we bring the magic of the tandoor to your plate with a carefully curated selection of dishes. Each offering is marinated with precision and care, using traditional Indian spices and yogurt to create the perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and depth of flavor. Here's a glimpse into our tandoori lineup:
For vegetarians and cheese lovers, this dish showcases cubes of homemade Indian cottage cheese marinated with a blend of aromatic spices and roasted to perfection in the tandoor. Its creamy texture and smoky undertones make it a customer favorite.
Succulent, boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, herbs, and spices are grilled in the tandoor, resulting in tender, juicy morsels that melt in your mouth.
A classic of Indian cuisine, this dish features chicken marinated with yogurt and an array of spices, then slow-cooked in the tandoor to achieve a tantalizing char and depth of flavor.
Minced meat, combined with fresh herbs and spices, is shaped into kebabs and grilled on skewers. The high heat of the tandoor locks in the juiciness while creating a beautifully caramelized exterior.
Jumbo shrimp marinated in a zesty mixture of yogurt and spices are cooked to perfection, delivering a delightful combination of tenderness and smoky flavor.
For those who can't choose just one, this dish offers a medley of tandoori favorites, including chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, and kebabs, served sizzling hot and full of flavor.
The magic of our tandoori dishes lies in the marination process. Using a base of yogurt as the foundation, our chefs skillfully blend turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and other signature spices to create marinades that penetrate deep into the meat and vegetables. This marination process not only enhances the flavor but also tenderizes the ingredients, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
No tandoori meal is complete without the perfect accompaniments. At Aroma Indian Cuisine | Bar, we recommend pairing your tandoori selections with our freshly baked naan or tandoori roti, which are prepared in the same clay oven. The soft, pillowy breads provide the ideal vehicle for savoring the juices and flavors of the tandoori dishes.
Dining at Aroma Indian Cuisine | Bar is more than a meal-it's an invitation to explore the rich culinary traditions of India. Whether you're enjoying the smoky flavors of our Tandoori Chicken or indulging in the delicate spices of our Seekh Kababs, each dish tells a story of passion, tradition, and artistry.
We invite you to visit us and discover why the tandoor remains an essential part of Indian cuisine. Experience the warmth, the flavors, and the authenticity of our tandoori dishes, lovingly prepared by our expert chefs.