Building & Cooking in a Tandoor Oven (Improved) | Making Naan and Tandoori Chicken

[@guesswho499]

thank u so very much, after a long search i found u actually pulling off exactly what id been suspecting might be possible. thx for the figuring it all out and posting ur informative video so we didnt have to mix any clay with straw or pay $1000+ to buy one online-- ur way is MUCH simpler!!!

[@lolwhittingham]

You should have a warning at the beginning of this video...."this vid may make your mouth water ". Mine certainly did, looks absolutely gorgeous, Thank you !

[@selasisamantha]

This video was greattttttt!!! Thanks for sharing with us, Tim ❤

[@deliarodriguez1116]

I’ve seen hundreds of videos and yours is by far the easiest and looks big enough with a great opening at the top. Can’t wait to make my own.

[@knightkal]

That is the best one I seen so far just butter the naans when you take them out

[@theseeker6097]

Now this is a simple way to do a tandoor! Thanks Tim for warning us about the galvanized steel container, alot of videos show using them. Thank you for this video

[@RajDev-pl5tb]

No If galvanized drum is properly Insulated and you coat the inside of Pot with Terracotta clay there is no problem . . So no need to worry about Zinc 😊

[@BoydGilbreath]

What a great experiment! You pulled it off very well while being humble about it. Good work.

[@TheBinoyVudi]

I'm Indian and this is spot on, I.e. Using clay pots. I've seen concrete being used but that'll change the way bread cooks (too dark and crispy outside while the insides are undercooked) this is just perfect. I'm gonna build this.

[@spicyhotsauce13]

Thanks, Tim! You have inspired me to build my own Tandoor this spring! Great job!

[@dharmendrabengali2714]

Impressed! Looking forward to making one, thanks for sharing.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Danny, hope you manage to give this a try. Mine is still holding up well and easy to use (and lots of fun). Take care!

[@ejamesjr6965]

Absolutely love this! Food looks amazing. My new spring project.

[@svill931-7]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing and for the integrity of showing your best work. I watched several videos and your video rep is the best.

[@chubbs5006]

After that disclaimer...thought to myself this is going to be interesting. Nice feat of engineering building the oven, the food looked great especially the naan. I feel like that naan would make one hell of a pizza crust. Great job man!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks again so much... Just experimenting here and really enjoying this oven. Still working safely so far :-)

[@dr.froghopper6711]

I’d recommend using a thicker wall pot on the top. It would help moderate the temperature and, once thoroughly heated, would more evenly cook the items that are further from the fire

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much! It's always a bit cooler on the top!

[@lindal5843]

wowowow Tim!!! I love this... I had no idea this could be done with just a few garden pots. Great project to try during pandemic. Excellent video... Enjoyed it thoroughly!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I do hope you give it a try! It turned out much more useful than I would have ever thought. Using it quite often for roasting meats and some breads as well 😋

[@KiwiWingate]

Well done Tim. I’m a chef who has travelled the world collecting techniques to cook. I just cooked a butter chicken which I have mastered

[@SL-ez7qn]

That’s brilliant- mouth watering 😋. You raise a good point about not using a galvanised bin. I’ve seen a few videos with people making it with a galvanised bin and one even lights fire directly on the base of the can.!! Nice 👍 video.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Suki..it was actually thanks to a viewer who pointed that out... I did notice some discoloration near the bottom of the galvanized can and just didn't want anyone to get sick... Thank you again for reaching out! 🙂

[@salanicus]

So respect your attention to safety my friend. This version of your tandoori oven cooking is even better than the first one. Delicious looking results too😃 Thanks for this wonderful share, James and Kim

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks James! Although a bit of work, it did look better than having a trash can on the balcony :-) Can't wait to see your pizza oven! That would be so nice to have in the back yard! So many possibilities :-)

[@joehumble6698]

Great video . You’ll need some kinda ventilation for the bottom of it to allow air flow into the Tundoor . And second suggestion would be use for your chicken two skewers instead of one , use them opposite side so you can use the hook at the end of skewers to cook both sides of chicken evenly. However great video and thanks

[@andyabe3755]

100 PERCENT CORRECT TAKE IT FROM ARMENIAN LOLL ''''''WE INVENTED

[@hayyarbrough]

Tim that looks amazing and delicious... do yourself a favor and go get you some welding gloves from Harbor Freight or hardware store real cheap welding gloves that goes up to your elbow and you won't have any more problems getting burnt thank you for sharing like always stay groovy my friend👍👍👍👍

[@TheSpritz0]

EXCELLENT IDEA!!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Gary... much appreciate the tip :-)

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Yeah, Harbor Freight has a 3 pack. I use one set at my wood fireplace, one around my torches and one in my vehicle for camping

[@CandyStax71]

Wow...I wanna make one now....Greetings from a Canadian living in Australia!!

[@josephinewang4199]

Looking wonderful! In the US , most tall apt buildings will not allow such fire stove on the balcony. It could cause a fire 🔥 and be evicted for doing such a project !

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Josephine, yeah, most buildings don't allow this for sure.. I think I'm in slightly different unit where there's nothing above my on the patio. Hopefully I can start it up again as the weather gets warmer😋

[@jacintawong3639]

good job Tim, you are so smart to build a Tandoor Oven and cook delicious food at home. Thumb up

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much Jacinta ... lol just building out of necessity ;-) Cheers :-)

[@redelk2974]

Such a delightful video. Thank you. Can't wait to try

[@bhismilinirampersad3360]

You did a great job with the naan 😊😊👍👍👍🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@kyladoreen]

Lovely video, thanks for sharing. Watching was very relaxing and inspiring. Cheers!

[@iqnill]

Did you check if the pots are lead free? Most planting pots have lead as an ingredient of the clay to allow for more plasticity during production.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks lq Nill. Yes, and glad you raised this. definitely used a lead swab kit on this Greatly appreciated!

[@ajaypuri_australia]

@@TimLeeLetsGo hi Tim , this look great 👍, as Nil raise question abt Lead and you said you use kit, could you tell more how you made them lead free , thanks in advance

[@andredelange2548]

A metal 49 gallon drum will be safe with a ventilation opening at bottom where burning material can be placed in for heat,nice idea Tim

[@billandlisa]

Great job, Tim! Both chicken recipes looked delicious! And, that Naan! *drool*

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much Bill and Lisa :-)

[@karandeepnishanimath5864]

Amazing!!!!! Truly inspired! I'll try to build one myself.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Definitely give it a try, really enjoying it and even in this cold weather, I'm using it from time to time 🙂

[@ArveKvaly]

Awesome video! Really inspiring and the meal looked delicious! Thanks for sharing!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Arve, now that the weather is getting warmer, it's being used quite often. I hope you give it a try 🙂

[@capdriving]

IDLE TIME with Tim Lee MY dad owned two resturants and he never did the tandori route. GREAT VIDEO

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I was surprised how well the Tandoor worked out... using it all the time :-)

[@anjumbukhari8453]

Thank you so much for posting this…

[@SainiBadwalUSA]

Nicely done I just made one with 200 Lt drum and large flower pot Mine I can use as a tandoor or grill oh and also I can use coal or gas or both

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Well done on your end too! Would love to have the flexibility of using gas 😃

[@SainiBadwalUSA]

@@TimLeeLetsGo Thanks to you

[@amusliminusa]

This is awesome. I have two concerns though. I feel like it could easily tip over. Also, what's used to keep the two pots joined together or what could be used. Maybe it's not a good idea though. Yours or anyone's thoughts on this please...

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Good point! The structure is pretty sturdy so it’s pretty hard to tip. Good point on the pots. At this moment it’s only gravity holding it together.🤦‍♂️😉

[@hasanchoudhury5401]

Best display helpful ! Excellent ! Regards.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you Hasan!

[@pamyjsa6335]

Great Video!! I made it but cannot find the right skewers. Where can I get the skewers?

[@josemaciel232]

You definitely nailed it, simple informative very eloquently put in every detail thank you! Now am hungry 😁

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hope you give it a try José, I'm still using it even during the winter time... Turned out to be a really nice oven

[@josemaciel232]

@@TimLeeLetsGo I definitely will! Thanks again 🙏👍

[@rogersfuller4797]

Seriously, good to see you active. You look like you had been out running. As intriguing as this is, I would be very nervous about doing this. Of course, now I am depressed, since it reminds me of how much I miss my favorite South Indian restaurants in my area. If you get to the D.C. area, there are an abundance.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks again Rogers Fuller! LoL... a lot of rebuilding and adjustments. By the way, hope theings in D.C. is okay and that the unrest has settled somewhat. Keep safe! Cheers, Tim

[@radeonblue1816]

I hadn't expected that the food would turn out so good. I cannot comment on taste but based on the images it looked really good.

[@ntinamorris]

Nice video dude. I just suggest to use firewood instead of charcoals and to apply a metal plate on the bottom of the meat stick avoiding thus the burning heat

[@paulkulcapi9056]

thanks for sharing your build and cooking ideas

[@Kgalintgrd]

Another informative video. Thanks Tim! My mouth was watering watching you eat! 🤤 All looked delicious.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks for reaching out Sonja! Greatly appreciated :-)

[@rockerobertson4002]

can any clay or terracotta pot take high heat? Can't wait to make one of these.

[@Lczzy]

I came across your channel recently. This make-shift tandoor oven is incredible! Love your creativity and resourcefulness👍. Food looks delish 😋.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you for reaching out Linda c 🙂. Just having some fun experimenting. Hope you get a try too 😃

[@AdiGV]

Seems like a good start. An update after a few cooks will be good with your dos and donts.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for the suggestion Andi! That sounds like a great idea! Still using it and surprised how versatile it is... roasted my first duck in the Tandoor and might do another one...maybe good to film that :-)

[@albertwang3761]

i love this new style of video where you do some home cooking! good change of pace

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Albert, just having fun with these videos and hope they're not too bad ... I must say I am missing restaurants where they do all the work :-) Filming is a lot harder when it goes beyond eating :-) Thanks again and all the best to you!

[@treasurehuntfoodies]

Another impressive job on the oven and you chicken, vegetables and naan!! It looks so good and authentic!! The crunch on that naan!! Love the video, we are talking about trying to build a pizza oven, you are inspiring!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Kim... It was a bit of a pain to rebuild and re-post again, but better safe than sorry... All the best!

[@RekimNZ]

Another excellent video!!, and a great way to connect...... (I too have made the same type of Tandoor, they are awesome ovens.)

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you Mike! Are you making good use of yours this summer?

[@vnnhome]

I think I'm going to make one. Thanks.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I'm pretty happy with mine and still use it... but need to watch out for our strata Council otherwise additional condo fines are coming

[@abraham3901]

Looks good but wondering how toXic this can be using a colored pot on the outside edge. Leaching into the food maybe ? i dont know , any thoughts? Clay is porous I understand. Also I was reading the vermiculite may have asbestos in it.

[@jerseylife8701]

Well, now I have to build a tandoor this spring.

[@ashleyfrancis7376]

Hi Tim you are the best &that is coming from a Goan Pakistani living in Toronto,druelling at your cooking.Ashley

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much Ashley! Greatly appreciated and absolutely love Goa!

[@dgblac0]

Great video I really enjoyed watching.

[@letsgobrandon6545]

It is actually brilliant.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much! Still use it quite a bit ...

[@RussIsRight]

Looks great! I'm sure it tasted great too! Yum!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Russ :-) A pain to rebuild again, but better safe than sorry... All the best!

[@eddiensw]

thanks for sharing with us your adventure. Good job Tandoor 2.0 Hope you are keeping well

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much Eddie!

[@mohdrashidkarim5426]

Idea is good. Crystal clear. Just a little bit of touchup and temp check, everything should be fine. Good job. Rashid , malaysia

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much Rashid and a very warm greeting to you from Canada

[@brokenrecord3523]

Good job. I like that living in town and having only a small balcony didn't keep you from doing this cool project.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Dave! Trying to be creative (and safe) :-)

[@El-ng7mb]

Interesting now I wanna make one

[@mikechapman599]

Your a legend Tim ! Keep up the great work !! 👍👍👍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much Mike. Greatly appreciated :-)

[@Rosemary-lg8sf]

I enjoyed this video and this is the easiest way to make the tandoori oven Great Video Thanks for sharing👍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank Noor, I hope you get a chance to give it a try.. I just used it today to roast a duck 😋

[@bikkandbee]

awesome. thank you

[@aryadhani8492]

Thank you for your video. I have been looking for an easy way to make a tandoor like this one.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Arya! definitely give it a try, it's actually quite easy to do and I have been using this throughout the summer and fall. It was surprisingly useful and very easy to use 🙂

[@marvingill3539]

We've connected soo well, much love from canada !

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you Marvin! ...and kind regards to a fellow Canadian! :-)

[@bxxmb80]

Should u not glue the two pots together with fire cement or something?

[@sullywhy]

Pit little bit of yeast into the naan the outer layer will crisp up but inside will be propa fluffy and nice. Tandoor bang on.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Sully! Agreed!

[@anilraghu8687]

Very good ideas to make diy tandoori oven practical. A few suggestions. It would be good to join the two pots with some materials like cement. Also before first cooking coat the pots with some food material like fruit pulp and burn it off to mature and make it food friendly.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Anil! I did not know about the fruit pulp but that makes perfect sense...like seasoning the oven! Thanks again!

[@darkregions]

I say well done... I am thinking of doing some similar project too. I would recommend that you add sesame seeds to the surface of the naan ... let it stick on it with a bit of moisture and a light press with your hand... the taste will be transformed and you'll probably never have a naan in any other way.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Oh... thank you Shakw! I can imaging those toasted sesame seeds would be great! Hope you give it a try...certainly not very difficult and not expensive :-)

[@zaheedsyedzs]

Can you please advise what other types of fire insulation can be used as research shows that Vermiculite loose-fill insulation is one of the most common household materials that contain asbestos?

[@kerimyigit5370]

Good job Tim, you think clever. Thank you for sharing that nice experiment.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for you kind comment Kerim!

[@tasneemhussein5235]

Amazing job ... The naan looks so amazing 👏

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you Tasneem!

[@lindaschouten7210]

Great job! How did you deal with the soot at the top?

[@alexandrameister8543]

Great entreprenouring.Liked It very much.Thank you

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Alexandra... Believe it or not, even in this cold, it's still being used from time to time 😋

[@alexandrameister8543]

@@TimLeeLetsGo i do believe and i Will use your technique for my kitchen too.hope to encounter more authentic Tandoori savour than electric oven

[@muffin47gal12]

Tim, if you ever tire of Tandoori chicken and want something different, try a Vietnamese recipe of quail meat marinaded in lemongrass/fish sauce and prawn skewers marinaded in tamarind sauce.🇨🇦😊

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hey Muffin47 Gal, I can't imagine a better combination that lemongrass and fish sauce.. I might just give it a try. Thank you very much!

[@someguy1169]

Is the airflow adequate to get the right heat levels and not smother the coals?

[@pnsingh4734]

i am watching from india , very good, you make nicely .

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hello P N Singh, warmest greetings to you from Vancouver Canada! I hope I portrayed the food and the tandoor sufficiently well. Thank you again!

[@pradapicha7381]

Wow that good idea . Enjoy

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Just keeping occupied here .. but turned out well (thank goodness) :-D

[@MobHeataEnt]

Where can I find that giant clay pot to fit the brown ones in?

[@simonedwards1963]

I'm always amazed by the prices on diy projects (they are likely close in the USA). However in Australia you are not getting those 3 posts, vermiculite, and stones for under $400

[@TheRealKingDong]

Love to have that Naan recipe!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Oh... that might be fun to make...

[@alexanderlee6509]

Won’t the top half jostle since nothing is affixing it to the bottom half other than gravity?

[@5551kamaljit]

Great job

[@1WMHILL]

So, what keeps the upper pot from sliding off the lower pot? The vermiculite can't give enough pressure to keep the pots from shifting when handled, I wouldn't think. Other than that it looks good.

[@TheSpritz0]

TIM- Others have said it too, they are RIGHT about the WELDING GLOVES, the longer the better... you'll never get burned!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks ThrSpritz0 :-) There was a bit of a singe, but all good :-)

[@Thefi5thdnb]

If you choose a larger pot for the top it'll over lap and leave a nice ledge on the inside for your skewers to rest on

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Phil! That's a good idea.. How that the weather has warmed up a bit, I'm using the tandoor once again.. will give it a try..

[@butterflieslove3334]

Love the naans hmmmmm😋 can't wait to make my tandoor oven i been making tandoor naan and roti when I was 16 back home 🏡 it's been long time haven't made but am so obsessed about tandoor oven thanks for sharing this video keep vloggiing keep cooking keep smiling 😃 😁🇬🇧

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Ohhh butterflies love... I would highly recommend it... I'm using this all the time for roasts, veggies, breads etc. Very happy with it :-)

[@jorgopitz5799]

Sehr Gut! Danke!! By

[@davidbrown5367]

Thank you. You are really inspirational.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks David, it was a fun project and quite useful especially during this weather. :-)

[@waynesworld1655]

The food looked amazing and I’m sure it was delicious! Looks like you learned a lot from last time eh? Always good to educate and get more info. Keep up the good work and stay safe Tim! Just curious what part of Vancouver do you reside? I used to live in Fairview Slopes back on the late 90’s. Miss BC, Vancouver is easily one of the most beautiful cities in the world, also the people are so chill there too!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Wayne, I was born and raised in the Vancouver area. I grew up around the Hastings area (in an Italian neighborhood). I moved to Surrey recently (a few years ago) to be closer to work. Although that doesn't really make much of a difference with the remote work that's happening currently :-) We're doing pretty well here as things are opening up and we don't seem to have many cases...though I must say the majority of the people were quite mindful of the isolation. LoL ... even the local buffet sent an email indicating they were opening up ;-) I suspect it may be too soon to go at this moment. Fairview slopes is a very nice area and certainly developing very nicely. Nice to hear from a local ... will you visit here soon? :-) Take care :-)

[@waynesworld1655]

Tim Lee yeah back then I only payed $650 and split a townhouse with the full view of the downtown harbour. That place must be at least double to triple the rent now? I’m back in my small hometown Windsor, ON. Right across the river from Detroit. That’s awesome the local buffet is opening but I agree. A bit too early. I think I’ll wait until September before I even decide upon going back to restaurants.

[@johnpet23]

Awesome video! How do you clean the oven and remove the used charcoal ?

[@en2oh]

You must have a very understanding condo association (and spouse for that matter). Cooking on a balcony is kind of a no-no for various reasons.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Oh, strata acted fast on the fines... 🤦🏻‍♂️😉

[@koetje5259]

Awesome! I can't wait to try this myself.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Give it a go, I still use it and really enjoying it.

[@herbmurphy7000]

Great video Tim now I'm going to try this!!!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hey Herb, hope you're doing well. It was quite simple to do and hope you get a chance to try... wasn't very expensive either :-)

[@joieaserti3673]

i read the vermiculite lose 1/2 of his density after a while ? is it true ? or do we need to mix it with cement ?

[@rajangadkari]

Excellent video. I am trying to get vermiculite but seems I mostly get the SOIL/PLANTING vermiculite. Is that the same ? or I have to any special type of vermiculite for oven/insulation ?

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Rajan,. Thank you so much for reaching out and I hope you give this a try.. with the warm weather I'm using mine quite often now and really loving it. Yes, I just use the garden variety vermiculate, or if you want you can use rockwool. Make sure you stay away from fiberglass as that will melt at relatively low temperatures. Let me know how it goes, really interested to hear how yours turn out.

[@dudeatx]

Don't worry about the galvanisation, the metal would need to be almost red hot before fumes started to come off it and it shouldn't even be getting warm if you've insulated it properly.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much! Someone commented about this before and I thought I'd better play it safe...

[@dudeatx]

@@TimLeeLetsGo The only time you'd be at risk is if you're burning galvanised steel in poor ventilation for hours, even then zinc is only toxic when it accumulates past a certain point in your blood (we actually need some zinc) and your body will excrete any excess. I think that your breathing would be irritated long before you absorbed enough to create toxic blood levels.

[@shayrabreviews3571]

The only advice id give is with the naan keep it covered once prepared for it to stay soft as it hardens as it cools also use a pin roller to roll the naan out and try get a circular shape

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Shayrab, LoL even with the rolling pin they never turn around for me 😆

[@shayrabreviews3571]

@@TimLeeLetsGo haha the trick is to get a round pin cushion style thing and roll it around that u can make a round naan every time! 😉

[@abirdas4389]

Perfect😊

[@ianlaccohee7180]

Great video, thank you.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you Ian... Really enjoying the setup :-)

[@ColindeSilva]

Do you have problems extracting the charcoal ash after you are done? Can you extinguish the fire if you need to get indoors fast?

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I just let the charcoals burn out by themselves and once cooled down, I just scoop them out. It's pretty easy as the opening is quite large. Anything left over is swept down into the holes for air intake. Hope that helps.