Scotch Egg: From Mughal Court to Pub ClassicUnpacking the colonial history of a beloved British snack.

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Food History Unpacked

Discover the hidden history of the Scotch egg, a pub staple with a contested past. While a famous London department store claims its invention in 1738, many food historians trace its roots to nargisi kofta, a dish from Mughal India. The recipe likely traveled to Britain with employees of the East India Company, revealing a complex story of culinary exchange during the colonial era.