Reshmi kabab

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

Reshmi kabab
Reshmi kabab served on foil sheet and accompanied by salads.
Reshmi kabab served on foil sheet and accompanied by salads.
TypeNon-vegetarian
CourseStarters
Associated cuisineNorth Indian cuisine
Created byMughal Empire[1]
Serving temperatureHot [2]
Main ingredientsChicken pieces
Ingredients generally usedCashews, Almonds and Malai
VariationsReshmi Malai Kabab[1]
Food energy
(per serving)
293[3] kcal
Nutritional value
(per serving)
Protein8[4] g
Fat3[3] g
Carbohydrate1[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 Pakistani word 'Reshmi' means 'silk', known for the kabab 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 dishes, Malai Kofta, which is a North-Indian Dish.

Served with

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

It is also served with salads of grated carrots, cucumber and onions, as used popularly.[8]

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.[9]

See also

Further reading

References
  1. "Reshmi kabab recipe | Chicken malai kabab". Swasthi's Recipes. October 26, 2012.
  2. "Chicken Reshmi Kabab Recipe". April 13, 2019.
  3. "Mezban – Chicken Reshmi Kabab".
  4. "Mezban – Chicken Reshmi Kabab". January 21, 2019.
  5. "Mezban – Chicken Reshmi Kabab".
  6. "The 1000-Year History of Kebabs on Your Plate". February 2017.
  7. "Make Tangy, Juicy Reshmi Kabab in 5 Easy Steps". The Spruce Eats.
  8. "Chutney Recipes Pakistani | Indian | Best sauces recipes". Delicious Recipes. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  9. "Reshmi Kabab Recipe - How to make Reshmi Kabab". Tasty Indian Recipes. August 10, 2012.
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