From 'Poor Man's Food' to Premium: 5 Dishes That Transformed Dining

• Many dishes now on luxury menus were once born of necessity and simplicity.
• Litti Chokha, a farmer's meal, is now a premium offering in urban cafes.
• Dal Makhani, once a simple farmhouse dish, is now a luxury symbol in North Indian dining.
• Khichdi, a humble rice and lentil mix, has been rebranded as a wellness 'superfood'.
• Misal Pav and Kanji Vada, traditional and street foods, are now featured with premium ingredients and at heritage festivals.