Article: Haggis with a taste of the East ; Food & Drink

THE link between Scotland, India and France isn't that obvious.

But bite into the haggis pakora that's on the menu at Pascal's restaurant in Edgbaston and it becomes clear.

The chef is James Hardy, a Scotsman who carries with him some of the influences of his native country. Thus the haggis.

The Indian link is obvious - pakora, a street food on the sub- continent, is found in virtually every curry house this side of Mumbai.

"I thought it was a cheeky little slant on the idea given the Asian influence in Birmingham," says James. And the French influence is clear in James's mastery of classic techniques to create a well balanced dish that is light, multi-textured and layered with flavours. ...

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