The Mogul Empire originated in the 1500's in Samarkand Central Asia. It spread through what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and a large part of India amassing as many as 150 million subjects and ruling for over 300 years. Jehangir was the fourth great Mogul, ruling from 1605-1627, His rule was noted for its cultural contributions as Jehangir was interested in 'finer' things of life, from Architecture to Horticulture, and like many of his kind he had a profound interest in food and alcohol and the more genteel of the species.

The Tandoori style of cooking was just one of the contributions of the Moguls. The origanal Tandoor was a pit in the ground filled with burning timber, which created an 'oven' of intense heat. The Moguls would spear pieces of meat and place them in the pit to cook. Over the years the tandoor has been refined and now provides not only a tasty meal but it is a healthy form of cooking as well.