India, Jan. 26 -- On Republic Day today, India marks the day its Constitution came into effect, a framework that binds together a nation of many languages, religions and traditions. Across the country, chefs are echoing this spirit of "Unity in Diversity" through special menus that turn India's democratic idea into a shared dining experience, one region at a time.

In the Capital, the menu at ITC Maurya is designed to feel like a culinary map of India. Chef Gaurav Lavania brings together spicy snacks from Rajasthan, hearty favourites from Punjab, and comforting stews from South India. The aim is clear: no regional identity should be flattened or made generic.

Instead, by placing a Rajasthani laal maas next to a South Indian meen moilee, ...