Actually Chimta is mostly used to fix up the burning logs under the tavi - in our house hold anyway! :)
Sehar, who--me, would you guys be kind enough to post some pics in the IMG?
how much is it true...i have heard if you dont use phoonkni in a proper way, you might end up inhaling all the CO emitted through that small hole in tandoor?
Pumpo, it is very true. Don't try it yourself, please!