From Textile to Tasty Food: Surat

There is something about this port city of Surat. It has almost lakhs of thriving businesses, many more millionaires and, of course, it is the biggest manufacturer of textiles in India. Not to forget the thriving diamond polishing business. The best part of this city, which happens to be one of the biggest and fastest growing cities of India, is the Gujarati food and it rejoices all the taste buds undoubtedly.

The culture and the food that Gujarat offers are incredible and Surat being part of it is no less, it has if we say it correct the city of Surat has a very vast food culture and it is quite popular worldwide. A large number of Gujarati communities living on foreign shores must be given the credit for spreading their food culture worldwide. For a foodie or a traveler who is more interested in the food culture of a place rather than historical culture than Surat is an alluring option for you. Another interesting thing about Surat is that it offers a variety in everything it offers. Be it textile, diamond jewelry or food, you’ll have everything here although with a large number of diehard vegan population, non- veg lovers will surely be disappointed.

Have a look at the variety this beautiful city has to offer.

  • Surti Locho

As the name suggests Surti Locho, this food finds it home in Surat. The local and also not to forget very popular food of Surat is best served with coriander chutney or in the morning with tea. You can find almost every tea stall selling locho with tea. This mouth-watering light dish is made up from gram flour and flavored with different spices along with garlic paste.IMG_1104

  • Handvo

Handvo is a traditional Gujarati Cake made from mixed dal (lentils). Although this cake is savory that is it is salty and spicy rather than being sweet but don’t get disappointed, it has great taste along with good nutritional value. It is best served with buttermilk. It is must have for someone looking to try different.

  • Surti Undhiyu

It is the classical dish of Surat and, of course, an integral part of Gujarati Cuisine. This dish is must have for all kind of foodies. This awesome preparation of vegetables cooked in a spicy blend of various spices. This vegetable curry is both aromatic and mouth watering. It is the king of Gujarati Cuisine and you can find it in almost every Gujarati function and the restaurant serving Gujarati food.

  • Surti Gujarati Thali

An absolute delight for taste buds of any person who has a great appetite! This sweet-sour and sometimes spicy thali has everything on platter. From Dal, kadhi, to two or three vegetable preparations, Savories, salads, and purviya this traditional Gujarati Thali of Surat offers over a dozen of delicacies.

The city of Surat has everything to offer when it comes to food. If you are here for a day or two, you must try all the delicacies it has to offer. And if you don’t find much time, you can choose from many food delivery services that cater food whether online or offline, which offer food delivery in Surat at the station when the train stops.