Surat, a city in Gujarat, India is known for its food. There are some famous dishes that you must try when visiting Surat. The first dish is the famous Dhokla.
It is a steamed snack made from gram flour and yoghurt. It is usually served with chutney or other accompaniments. It has a soft, fluffy texture and a slightly sour taste.
The next dish is Khaman, which is also made from gram flour but is spiced with mustard seeds, cumin seeds and coriander leaves. It has a spongy texture and can be eaten with chutneys or other accompaniments like sev.
Another popular dish in Surat is the Farsan or snacks like bhajiya, khandvi, fafda, muthiya etc. Farsan are deep-fried snacks made from chickpea flour and spices like turmeric powder and chilli powder. They are served with sweet chutney and make for a great snack to have with tea or coffee.
Surat also has its own version of Gujarati thali which includes all the traditional dishes of Gujarat like kadhi, dal dhokli, undhiyu and puran poli along with some specialties of Surat like fried banana chips (kachori) and sakarpara (a type of crunchy snack). Gujarati thali can be found in most restaurants in the city as well as at home during special occasions or festivals.
Surat also has some famous street foods like Dabeli which consists of boiled potatoes stuffed in pao (bread) topped with sev (crispy noodles), peanuts, tamarind chutney and other condiments. Pav Bhaji is another popular street food consisting of mashed vegetables cooked in spices served with buttery pav (bread).
The most famous food of Surat however has to be Undhiyu – a traditional Gujarati delicacy made from a mix of vegetables cooked together on slow fire along with spices and herbs like fenugreek leaves, sesame seeds etc., topped off with grated coconut! This dish can be found all over the city during winters when it’s the most popular season for it!
Conclusion: Undhiyu is undoubtedly the most famous food of Surat as it’s loved by locals as well as tourists alike! This traditional Gujarati delicacy can be found all over the city during winters when it’s in season!