====== Tandoor | The Digital Recipe Book ======

Welcome to TheMasalaPot! Tandoor Recipes is a digital recipe book where you can save recipes, organize meal plans, and create shopping lists. This guide will help you get connected and point you to additional guides for adding recipes to your collection.

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===== Accessing Tandoor =====

You can access Tandoor from any web browser at:

[[https://tandoor.ramyunsvc.com|The Masala Pot]]

You can use Tandoor from a computer, tablet, or mobile device.

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===== Recommended Mobile App =====

The recommended mobile app for both Android and iPhone is **kitshn**, a community-developed mobile client for Tandoor Recipes that provides a native mobile experience.

==== Android ====

[[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.kitshn.android|Download kitshn from Google Play]]

==== iPhone & iPad ====

[[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kitshn-for-tandoor/id6740168361|Download kitshn from the App Store]]

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===== First-Time Login =====

==== Using a Web Browser ====

  - Open [[https://tandoor.ramyunsvc.com|The Masala Pot]].
  - Enter your username and password.
  - Select **Login**.

==== Using the Mobile App ====

  - Install the kitshn app.
  - Open the app.
  - When prompted for a server URL, enter:
    * ''https://tandoor.ramyunsvc.com''
  - Enter your username and password.
  - Tap **Login**.

Once connected, your recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists will automatically sync between devices.

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===== Adding Recipes =====

There are several ways to add recipes to The Masala Pot.

Choose the guide that best matches how you want to save recipes:

  * [[TheMasalaPot:add_recipe_website|Import a Recipe from a Website]]
  * [[TheMasalaPot:add_recipe_mobile_share|Import a Recipe from Your Phone or Tablet]]
  * [[TheMasalaPot:add_recipe_manual|Add a Recipe Manually]]
  * [[TheMasalaPot:add_recipe_pdf_image|Import a Recipe from a PDF or Image]]
  * [[TheMasalaPot:add_recipe_browser_extension|Import Recipes Using the Browser Extension]]

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===== Organizing Your Recipes =====

As your recipe collection grows, Tandoor provides several ways to stay organized:

  * **Keywords** - Categorize recipes by cuisine, meal type, dietary preference, and more.
  * **Books** - Create collections such as "Family Favorites", "Holiday Recipes", or "Meal Prep".
  * **Ratings** - Keep track of your favorite recipes.
  * **Meal Plans** - Schedule recipes for upcoming meals.
  * **Shopping Lists** - Automatically generate grocery lists from recipes and meal plans.

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===== Recommended Workflow =====

For most users, the easiest way to get started is:

  - Import recipes directly from websites.
  - Organize them with keywords and books.
  - Create weekly meal plans.
  - Generate shopping lists automatically from those meal plans.

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===== Need Help? =====

If you have trouble logging in or connecting the mobile app, contact the server administrator for assistance.