Reshmi kabab is a famous [1] non-vegetarian chicken kebab commonly eaten ^{[citation needed]} in India and Pakistan.

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Reshmi kabab

Reshmi kabab served on foil sheet and accompanied by salads.
Type	Non-vegetarian
Course	Starters
Associated national cuisine	North Indian cuisine
Created by	Mughal Empire[1]
Serving temperature	Hot [2]
Main ingredients	Chicken pieces
Ingredients generally used	Cashews, Almonds and Malai
Variations	Reshmi Malai Kabab[1]
Food energy (per serving)	293[3] kcal
Nutritional value (per serving)	Protein 8[4] g Fat 3[3] g Carbohydrate 1[5] g

It certainly has a lot of Mughal influence which can be seen in the process of cooking that uses a lot of cream and cashew nut. Made with boneless chicken, it is cooked by marinating chunks of meat in curd, cream, cashew nut paste, spices and then grilled in tandoor. It has a crusty upper layer and a soft inside.[6]

Etymology

The Indian word 'Reshmi' means 'silk', known for the kabab's smooth texture. It's nickname: 'Reshmi Malai Kabab' has an extra word added: Malai, which means creamy in English.[7] The word 'Malai' has its dominance on another Indian dish, Malai Kofta, which is a North-Indian Dish.

Served with

Chutneys, an Indian variant of sauces, accompanied by Reshmi (Malai) kabab are:

• Mint Chutney (Green Chutney)

It is also served with salads of grated carrots, cucumber and onions, as used popularly.

Taste

The use of curd, cream, cashew nuts and spices as marinade gives its unique taste. In fact, the words 'Reshmi' and 'Malai' is used to indicate the use of curd and cream. The marination of this kabab is so juicy and tender that really turns into a mouth melting kabab dish. The timespan in which it is cooked is considered as a crucial concept which determines its taste.[8]

See also

• List of kebabs

Further reading

• https://www.crazymasalafood.com/top-20-delicious-and-irresistible-north-indian-food/
• https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/the-1000-year-history-of-the-kebab-on-your-plate-251253.html
• https://foodiesterminal.com/chicken-reshmi-kabab-recipe/

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