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Surat, previously known as Suryapur, is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat. Surat - the modern port city of today boasts of a great historical and cultural heritage. The history of Surat takes us back to the epic age of Mahabharata and Ramayana. According to mythological beliefs, Lord Krishna stopped in the city whiles his journey from Mathura to Dwarka.
Surat of today has earned the reputation of an important industrial hub and commercial center of the country. A glimpse on the history of Surat will prove that the city has always been a great trading center.
The great explorer Hiuen Tsang referred the Surat City as Sowrata and described it as a business town on the shore of Arabian Sea near Gujarat.
Surat reached the highest point of prosperity during the sixteenth century. The Surat Port was considered important by the European traders. The British and the Portuguese waged battles against each other to gain supreme control over the trading route. The French and the Dutch also arrived in the city with merchandising objectives. The place is also known as India's western gateway because of its strategic position. People of many races from various places have come to Surat from the ancient times, because of which, the city has witnessed a blend of many traditions and cultures.
Surat is also known to be the world’s largest diamond manufacturing centre, home to over 5,000 diamond manufacturing units including most advanced, large-scale diamond cutting factories in the world. The Surat SEZ boasts of over 100 listed companies and is fast emerging as a leading jewellery production hub.
The art and culture of Surat is much diversified and the people here are generally of soft nature. The pleasure loving people of Surat have a very stylish and spirited outlook. The language that is mostly spoken in the Surat City is Surti Gujrati language.
Many people refer to the unique culture of Surat as the “Surti Culture”. Surti culture though distinct in its flavor still retains the main essence of the Indian culture. Most residents here are Hindus, though other minority communities like Muslims and Christians are also its residents. Most of the major Hindu festivals are celebrated here but especially the festivals of Navaratri and Diwali along with Makar Sankranti are celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Apart from the history and highlights of Surat, Gujarat is also proud to be the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, India's Father of Nation. Today the state has conserved Mahatma with museums, statues, ashrams and much more. This is the place where he was born and started movements that forced British’s out and gave India independence. The very famous Sabarmati Aashram, which was one of the residences of Gandhi, is just 3-4 hrs drive from Surat. One who wishes to learn more about the life of Mahatma Gandhi should visit this place.
Diamond City" : Surat is well known for its Diamond business.
"Silk City" : Surat is also known as "Textile city"
Surat History
Surat, previously known as Suryapur, is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat. Surat - the modern port city of today boasts of a great historical and cultural heritage. The history of Surat takes us back to the epic age of Mahabharata and Ramayana. According to mythological beliefs, Lord Krishna stopped in the city whiles his journey from Mathura to Dwarka.
Surat of today has earned the reputation of an important industrial hub and commercial center of the country. A glimpse on the history of Surat will prove that the city has always been a great trading center.
The great explorer Hiuen Tsang referred the Surat City as Sowrata and described it as a business town on the shore of Arabian Sea near Gujarat.
Surat reached the highest point of prosperity during the sixteenth century. The Surat Port was considered important by the European traders. The British and the Portuguese waged battles against each other to gain supreme control over the trading route. The French and the Dutch also arrived in the city with merchandising objectives. The place is also known as India's western gateway because of its strategic position. People of many races from various places have come to Surat from the ancient times, because of which, the city has witnessed a blend of many traditions and cultures.
Surat is also known to be the world’s largest diamond manufacturing centre, home to over 5,000 diamond manufacturing units including most advanced, large-scale diamond cutting factories in the world. The Surat SEZ boasts of over 100 listed companies and is fast emerging as a leading jewellery production hub.
The art and culture of Surat is much diversified and the people here are generally of soft nature. The pleasure loving people of Surat have a very stylish and spirited outlook. The language that is mostly spoken in the Surat City is Surti Gujrati language.
Many people refer to the unique culture of Surat as the “Surti Culture”. Surti culture though distinct in its flavor still retains the main essence of the Indian culture. Most residents here are Hindus, though other minority communities like Muslims and Christians are also its residents. Most of the major Hindu festivals are celebrated here but especially the festivals of Navaratri and Diwali along with Makar Sankranti are celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Apart from the history and highlights of Surat, Gujarat is also proud to be the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, India's Father of Nation. Today the state has conserved Mahatma with museums, statues, ashrams and much more. This is the place where he was born and started movements that forced British’s out and gave India independence. The very famous Sabarmati Aashram, which was one of the residences of Gandhi, is just 3-4 hrs drive from Surat. One who wishes to learn more about the life of Mahatma Gandhi should visit this place.
Diamond City" : Surat is well known for its Diamond business.
"Silk City" : Surat is also known as "Textile city"
Monday, 18 September 2017
Food
Famous Food
So you want to take Surat’s memories with you as the trip ends? Well, this is the one thing you must pack with you while returning. Let your friends and family know why Surat should be called as “Food Capital of India”. Nan Khatai is an Indianized version of cookies with almond toppings. The eggless biscuit melts effortlessly in the mouth and thrills the taste buds with its crispy sweet taste. A popular snack with tea in the house of every Surati.
We all are familiar with Ice Golas that are very popular in every part
of the country. But our Gujju friends needs the best of the bests when
it comes down to food, which led to the invention of Ice dish, which is
simply a makeover version of Ice Gola yet so much better! They usual
gola is dressed in vanilla ice cream, a generous amount of cream, dry
fruits and different flavours to make this unique dessert. The next time
you’re throwing a party back at home, try Surat style Ice Dish to make
your party the talk of the town.
People of Surat take their time out to visit the Chowk which serves the
best Khaman Dhokla dipped in a spicy gravy with of course the dressing
of sev. Rassawala Khaman Dhokla is another variety of Khaman, a very
popular street food of Surat city that has a fan following all across
the globe. You can try preparing this at home, but people say they never
get the taste of streets of Surat.
11.Mava kulfi
1.Locho
A funny story follows the invention of Locho. While preparing the usual
Khaman, an irregular consistency led to another dish coming out, the
Locho which tastes surprisingly tasty and mouth-watering. You can find
it on every hawker’s menu list and has a mild sweet spicy taste. Served
with green chutney and crispy sev, Locho is a popular snack among our
Gujju brothers. You can even find amazing varieties of Locho like
Schezwan and Italian Locho. A popular food center called Jaani’s serve
the best Locho in entire Surat.
2. Ghari
People on diet, be alert! Ghari will tempt you to just forget about all
the calorie counting and soon you will find yourself stuffing the
delicious sweet dish of Gujarat. Prepared in pure ghee and stuffed with
assortments of dry fruits, nobody can stop just at one. Ghari holds a
special place in the hearts of Suratis who prepare these at home during
their popular festivals and celebrations. Vendors sell thousands
of Ghari every year, which itself is a record. You can go to any store
serving sweets and find the tasteful dish ready to become the favourite
of many!
3. Surti Sev Khamani
Want to eat something that simply tickles your taste bud? Then Khamani
is the dish for you. Made from Chana dal and variety of spices mixed
into it, Khamani has a spicy tangy taste that you would want to relish
even after going away from Surat. Surat’s famous Khamani is spiced up by
their unique combination of ingredients like ginger, a little sugar,
chillies, Garlic and pepper powders. Garnished with the popular besan
Sev, the dish is extremely popular for breakfasts and evening snacks.
4. Undhiyu
A combination of 8 special vegetables grown in Surat, when cooked for
hours, make the traditional vegetable casserole of Surat, known as
Undhiyu. The dish derives its name from the Gujarati word “Undhu”, which
stands for being upside down. The vegetables are stirred well upside
down in special earthenwares to give Undhiyu its exquisite succulent
taste. The recipe is passed on from generations in every household of
Surat. So, the next time you visit a Gujarati restaurant, don’t forget
to order this traditional dish of Gujarat served in the best authentic
way.
5. Bhajiya
The Bhajiyas served near the footpaths of Surat city have a variety of
categories yet each different from the other. Visit these stalls
opposite Iscon mall to pamper your taste buds with the best varieties of
Bhajiyas in the world! They range from Aaloo Bhajia, Kanda Bhajia,
Chilly Bhajia, Ratalu Bhajia, Tameta Bhajiya and more. The feeling of
eating near the footpaths with glittery lights of the malls and
streetlights, in the open air, is simply amazing, to say the least! One
must try eating near these footpath stalls of Surat and experience the
footpath eatery system where people come with their families, spread
their mats on the footpath and sit there to eat and relax .
6. Ponk Vadas
The winters bring Ponk Vada to Surat that is as delicious as they sound.
The crispy hot snack uses Jowar as its main ingredient and is a
toothsome yet healthy dish you can have every winter evenings. The
people of Surat relish those cold foggy evenings spent eating Ponk Vadas
throughout their lives. While you are in Surat, visit one of the
roadside vendors to enjoy the delicious snack with Sev and green
Chutney. There is something different about eating on those roadside
stalls whose taste can never be found in lavish hotels.
7. Collegian
Ask the people who ever stayed in Surat during their student life and
they’ll tell you how to enjoy Collegian in the best way! Collegian made
its way into every student’s heart with its tangy crunchy taste and ease
to prepare. Easily available at every vendor’s stall, Collegian is made
from peanuts, onion, tomato and chilli with crunchy sev dressing.
Outside every college of Surat, one can easily find students walking,
chit chatting about their days and eating Collegian together.
8. Nan Khatai
So you want to take Surat’s memories with you as the trip ends? Well, this is the one thing you must pack with you while returning. Let your friends and family know why Surat should be called as “Food Capital of India”. Nan Khatai is an Indianized version of cookies with almond toppings. The eggless biscuit melts effortlessly in the mouth and thrills the taste buds with its crispy sweet taste. A popular snack with tea in the house of every Surati.
9. Ice Dish

10. Rassawala Khaman Dhokla

11.Mava kulfi
Fresh, yummy and creamy; mawa kulfi at Gangour in Surat is a paradise for all kulfi lovers. They have an array of kulfis, we love the mawa and strawberry on the best.
12.Aloo Puri
Deep fried puris topped with potatoes, chutneys, onions and lots of other savoury goodiness, aloo puri at Rander is to die for. It’s a must have!
13.Cold Coco
A-One is popular
across all youngsters and elder alike. Courtesy their chocolaty, milky
cold coco that is a chocolate goodness even Nutella will drool over. Try
it without fail
14.Kichu
Steamed rice flour topped with oil and
pickle masala is what khichu is. There is a variety of taste and
toppings available at Surat! It’s one of the most healthyt Gujarati
snacks. Try it at any of the Khichu wagons.
13.Cold Coco
14.Kichu
Steamed rice flour topped with oil and pickle masala is what khichu is. There is a variety of taste and toppings available at Surat! It’s one of the most healthyt Gujarati snacks. Try it at any of the Khichu wagons.
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