India, Sept. 13 -- At just 26, Niyati Rao established her own Nordic kitchen in the form of Ekaa. Today, she runs four distinctive spaces that thrive on craft, diversity, and a celebration of India's micro-regionality. The chef and co-founder of Nisa Hospitality takes Travel+Leisure India & South Asia through her journey, travels, and vision for India's culinary future, following her win as Culinary Disruptor Of The Year at the Delicious Dining Awards.

Excerpts From The Interview With Niyati Rao T+L India: How would you define a "culinary disruptor" in today's time? Niyati Rao: To me, disruption is about fearlessly challenging preconceived notions that exist around Indian food. It's taking my nationality, ingredients, and personal story ...