India, Aug. 11 -- Some dishes are time capsules, preserving the tastes and traditions of a bygone era. India has reinvented its palate countless times since Independence, but a few restaurants and cafes have continued to serve their pre-1947 recipes.

Here's a look at some joints across cities and cuisines that have outlasted food fads.

At Kesar Da Dhaba, which opened in 1916 in Lahore and relocated to Amritsar after the Partition, every bite is replete with legacy. "Some of the most iconic dishes on our menu since the early 1900s include Dal Makhani (slow-cooked for over 12 hours), Rajma, Palak Paneer, Parantha Thali, and Phirni," says owner Ramesh Sharma. Cooked with pure desi ghee, hand-pounded spices, and century-old slow-cooking sec...