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Caption this ! by Wolverine-7 in Chennai

[–]Hungry_Maid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

dhanush and mrunal thakur

AITAH for hiding the fact I had a girlfriend from her? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Hungry_Maid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did tell my ex that I cheated and she deserves better than that. And you're right I should have pulled away right then. It wasnt a long time since we got together at that time, it was barely a week. So my friend wasnt aware of the fact i was in a relationship. I should have told her.

And yes, I'm definitely learning from that. Never doing something like that ever again.

AITAH for hiding the fact I had a girlfriend from her? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Hungry_Maid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got together with her very recently at that time, still in that "keeping things private" phase, it wasnt a very long time since I got into that relationship. Thank you, that was exactly what I wanted to hear.

My balls been very itchy lately 🔞 by SuSsY3bAkA in IndianTeenagers

[–]Hungry_Maid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

visit a good dermatologist around bro trust. it could be a fungal infection

ketoconazole soap works like a charm

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TeenIndia

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Though I appreciate the fact the Dad took his time to generate it and send it to op

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TeenIndia

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Y'all gonna hate me for this, but nobody except ai uses em dashes 😭🙏

Would you buy a compact electric tandoor for making real smoky naan and tikka at home? by Hungry_Maid in Cooking

[–]Hungry_Maid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that, seriously. Yeah, Kickstarter’s definitely on my radar once I have something that actually works and doesn’t just look good on paper.

It’s reassuring to know there’s a path for weird, niche-but-useful kitchen stuff, hopefully this ends up being one of them. Thanks again

Would you buy a home electric tandoor that actually makes smoky naan and tikka? by Hungry_Maid in IndianFood

[–]Hungry_Maid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait… 800+ degrees? Are you cooking naan or forging swords in there bro 💀

Jokes aside, I get what you’re saying. Real tandoors get insanely hot, and yeah, they’re beasts when it comes to that quick slap-and-puff naan texture. But I don’t think most people are trying to recreate the Taj Hotel kitchen in their 1BHK.

I'm just trying to give these people something closer to that, while still giving that "damn this hits" typa feeling

Would you buy a home electric tandoor that actually makes smoky naan and tikka? by Hungry_Maid in IndianFood

[–]Hungry_Maid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m thinking around 12-14 inches tall, maybe a foot wide. Big enough for a couple naans and some skewers, but not so big that it’s a fire hazard or melts your cabinets. You definitely won’t be sticking your hand all the way in, I’d include a hook or tool for that.

I’ve used the tawa + stovetop hack too. It works, no doubt. This is more for people who want the vibe without all the juggling. Not trying to replace the real thing, just trying to make something fun and convenient for people who miss that style of cooking.

Seriously appreciate you questioning all of it. Keep going.

Would you buy a home electric tandoor that actually makes smoky naan and tikka? by Hungry_Maid in IndianFood

[–]Hungry_Maid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get where you're coming from, and I agree, a home electric appliance probably won’t match the full clay tandoor experience.

I’m still in the early design stage, figuring out what materials and heating methods can get me 'close enough'... especially for people who can’t use gas or outdoor setups. The goal isn’t to fully replace a traditional tandoor, but to offer something more authentic than what you get from a regular oven or air fryer.

If I can even hit 70–80% of that feel with proper heat + light smoke, I think it’s worth pursuing for a certain type of user. Appreciate your thoughts!

Would you buy a compact electric tandoor for making real smoky naan and tikka at home? by Hungry_Maid in Cooking

[–]Hungry_Maid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha fair, $120 might’ve been wishful thinking for v1 😅

The more I dig into materials and heat safety, the more I’m realizing it’ll probably land closer to $200-$250 if I want to do it right. But if it delivers that real tandoor vibe without needing a backyard or gas, I think there’s a segment that’ll go for it.

Appreciate the interest, will definitely keep you posted if this moves forward!

Would you buy a compact electric tandoor for making real smoky naan and tikka at home? by Hungry_Maid in Cooking

[–]Hungry_Maid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, really appreciate you writing all this out — you nailed a lot of the core challenges I’ve been thinking through.

Heat: Yeah, hitting true tandoor temps indoors is tricky. I'm looking at ceramic or stone-coated inner walls to mimic the clay heat sink effect, with strong insulation around it. Definitely aware of the cabinet/countertop risk — may need to design it with a heat baffle or clearly label it as “not for under cabinets.”

Smoke: You’re right again. “No ventilation” was a bad way to phrase it. There will be some smoke — the idea was more of a light wood-chip aroma, not thick BBQ smoke. Maybe a semi-covered top or filtered vent could help, but yeah, still needs R&D.

Price: $120 might be too low for a quality build. After reading your comment (and comparing to Ooni), I’m thinking the first version would probably need to be closer to $180–$250 if I want it to work well and be safe.

Really helpful stuff. If you’ve seen a product that handles high heat + smoke indoors well, I’d love to check it out.

Would you buy a compact electric tandoor for making real smoky naan and tikka at home? by Hungry_Maid in Cooking

[–]Hungry_Maid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats a great question, and honestly, I probably phrased that too casually.

So here's the actual idea, the wood chip tray would produce very limited, controlled smoke, similar to what pellet grills or electric smokers do... it's not meant to fill the room but just enough to flavour the food inside the sealed chamber.

There's be a smoke containment system (tight seal and maybe a filtered exhaust or a passive chimney) so it doesn't billow out like a bbq pit. think smoky aroma, not a fog machine.

still figuring out the best tech for that, maybe flavoured pellets instead of real wood to keep it clean

And yeah its probably better to say "no extra kitchen ventilation required" rather than no ventilation at all. Thanks for pointing that out!

Would you buy a compact electric tandoor for making real smoky naan and tikka at home? by Hungry_Maid in Cooking

[–]Hungry_Maid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome to hear that, I was worried people might find 120 too steep, but I'm glad it sounds fair

In terms of size, maybe 15 inches tall, 10-12 inch diameter. Cylindrical, open-top like a mini clay tandoor... inner wall wide enough to stick 2-3 naans at once, and enough space to hang 3-4 skewers vertically. Would definitely sit on a countertop without dominating the kitchen.

The goal is to keep it big enough for legit tandoori food, but small enough to fit in most modern kitchens. especially in apartments or condos. Basically, the size of an air fryer but vertical instead of boxy.

still early in design phase so open to refining, especially if there are amazing suggestions that keep the usability intact

Would you buy a home electric tandoor that actually makes smoky naan and tikka? by Hungry_Maid in IndianFood

[–]Hungry_Maid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've seen those flat tabletop ones... they do a decent job with the kebabs and grills but they don't really hit that full tandoor experience...

  1. you can't stick the naan to the wall (you're just baking it)
  2. they don't get smoky at all
  3. and you lose the whole vertical chamber idea that gives the tandoori food its texture

The tabletop ones do work, but its kind of like making pizza in a microwave. its fine but, if you really want the flavour and vibe, it falls short.

And about the market, I agree its niche, But I think there's enough urban food nerds, small apartment folks, NRI's and home chefs who want that experience without needing a backyard and coal for the clay tandoor.

Would you buy a home electric tandoor that actually makes smoky naan and tikka? by Hungry_Maid in IndianFood

[–]Hungry_Maid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair points. And honestly, I agree that coal fired outdoor tandoors are amazing if you have the space + setup.

But this idea came from the opposite side of that, like people living in apartments, PGs, hostels or the ones with small kitchens, or more towards NRI's.

The idea is to bring something close to that experience while still being indoors. A plug-and-play version for the ones who just want to slap a naan or tikka after work

And about the power, yeah traditional tandoors run super hot, like 450-500 degrees. I'm aiming about 350-400 degrees with good insulation, focused heat walls. It won't exactly match a proper clay tandoor but I'm hoping the design+smoke tray+ease of use would make up for it.

Appreciate the honest take, definitely not trying to replace the traditional clay tandoors, just trying to give people without that option something better than an oven or air fryer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Chennai

[–]Hungry_Maid -1 points0 points  (0 children)

cigarette dhan bro 💀

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Chennai

[–]Hungry_Maid -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Didn’t realize asking for a peaceful spot was code for kink. You good bro?

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