Forgotten Mughal Recipes No One Cooks TodayForgotten Mughal Recipes No One Cooks Today Khushi kumariIMAGE SOURCE: METAThe Mughals brought with them a fusion of Persian, Turkish, and Indian cooking traditions that shaped India’s food culture Dashed TrailDashed TrailNargisi Kofta A dish resembling Scotch eggs today, Nargisi Kofta was minced meatballs stuffed with boiled eggs, slow-cooked in rich gravyDashed TrailDashed TrailShahi Tukda’s Royal Cousin Before bread was common, Mughal cooks used saffron-soaked rice to create a sweet similar to Shahi Tukda—now forgottenDashed TrailDashed TrailShahi Tukda’s Royal Cousin Before bread was common, Mughal cooks used saffron-soaked rice to create a sweet similar to Shahi Tukda—now forgottenDashed TrailDashed TrailYakhni Pulao (Lost Varieties) The original Mughal Yakhni Pulao was flavored with fennel and dry ginger. Today, most versions miss the authentic essenceDashed TrailDashed TrailMurgh Musallam A whole chicken stuffed with eggs, rice, and spices—Murgh Musallam was once the centerpiece of grand Mughal banquetsDashed TrailDashed TrailSheer Khurma’s Forgotten Form Originally made with dates, almonds, and saffron—not just vermicelli—Sheer Khurma was a festive royal dessertDashed TrailDashed TrailArq-e-Gulab Drinks Rosewater-based refreshing drinks were once a must in the Mughal court. These cooling sherbets are almost forgotten todayDashed TrailDashed TrailNaan-e-Tanuri An early form of tandoori naan baked in clay ovens, this bread was enriched with dry fruits and saffron Dashed TrailDashed Trail