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OUTDOOR GRILLING IN INDIA
INDIAN GRILLING IS MOST COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH TANDOORI-STYLE COOKING, YET MOST INDIAN HOME COOKS DON’T OWN TANDOORS - A
HIBACHI-SIZE, OPEN-FLAME CONTRAPTION. EVEN BEFORE THE MUGHAL ERA, COMMUNAL TANDOORS WERE COMMON IN RURAL AREAS; WHERE
WOMEN WOULD PREPARE BREAD DOUGH AT HOME AND GATHER AROUND TO USE THE COMMON TANDOOR FOR BAKING.
D
uring the colonial rule, sigris were
common with some upper-class
families in a country where they
would be used to grill small game such
as rabbits and pigeons. Traditionally these
vernacular grillers, also called sigri are very
different from American Style Grilling since
Backyard grilling is rare in India. However,
today urban Indians are taking up the grill,
specially in the centres of high homecoming
NRIs like Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore
and Hyderabad. Even Delhites who swear by
their seekh kebabs and tandoori chicken, are
in love with D-I-Y grilling lifestyle. While
meticulously managed, sit-down dinners are
not exactly passé, however, hosts are now
looking to throw a more casual and activity
oriented revelries.
debate for contemporary grillers, while
some defend charcoal stating that as the
food grills, the juices drops on the charcoal
with the À ames carrying wonderful À avours
back. Gas, offers favours by the book, and of
course an easy clean up.
With easy-to-use features and precise
temperature controls, Wolf gives you juicy,
fork-tender and À ame seared results. You can
design a complete Wolf entertainment-ready
outdoor kitchen space or select from Wolf’s
exceptional freestanding models - available
in 30”, 36”, 42”, and 54” widths. For added
cooking convenience, one may pair a Wolf
Tenderization and a good marinate are the
keys to grilling meats. Indians love using
spices, fresh herbs and seasonal ingredients
adding to its rich À avours. While American
BBQs focuses more on meats, with corn-
on-a-cob a bystander for vegetarians, Indian
BBQs offer exquisite variety for vegetarian
grillers – focussing not on large pieces of
meat but rather concentrating on the Indian
cheese called paneer, vegetables, fruits,
seafood and poultry. Recipes like grilled
eggplant, purple cauliÀ ower caponata, tofu
skewers, stuffed bhindi, etc. are Indian
fusions for BBQ lovers.
Further, choice of fuel is an interesting
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freestanding and integrated grills with 13”
side burner modules and more. You may also
consider incorporating an outdoor ice maker,
refrigerator, warming drawers, and built-in
garbage to your (grill)master plan. The key to
À awless grilling is uniform heat distribution
through direct and radiant heat. With Wolf,
direct gas burners deliver high, searing
temperatures while briquettes distribute it
evenly. Just as you would expect from Wolf,
the double-walled stainless, precision welds
of these well-built grills resist rusting, water
retention, and the natural elements. Your
outdoor dream kitchen awaits with Wolf.