This event takes place in the CCFE Solutions Salon at CSI Spadina, 192 Spadina Ave., Suite 501

There is a famous Gujarati proverb, Surat nu Jaman ane Kashi nu Maran. Literally translated it means “Dining in Surat and dying in Varanasi is the only way to heaven”. It refers to the long-standing reputation for culinary excellence that Surat, a city of about 7 million on the Tapi River in the west Indian state of Gujarat, is known for. Centuries of trade with both the East and the West, flowing through its bustling port and fuelled by its famous textile and diamond markets, have created a vibrant, cosmopolitan food culture. Join us for an intimate dinner by proud Surti ambassador, Malav Naik, who will share his personal take on what makes the justly famous cuisine of this city so heavenly.
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Chana Daal Samosa
Cooked chana daal with grated fresh coconut, shallots and warm spices with a slight tang from aamchur (dried mango powder).

Surti Idada
Steamed rice flour and lentil batter with ginger, green chillies and freshly cracked black pepper.

Mamna [meat]
Minced goat meatballs with warm spices, served with a lemon wedge and pickled onions.
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Dudhi na Muthiya [veg]
Steamed bottle gourd snack made with wheat, jowar (millet) and chickpea flour.

Juwar na lot na Thepla
The winter or rustic version of the iconic Gujarati staple. This heartier version of a regular thepla gets its distinct earthy flavour from jowar (millet) flour and fresh methi (fenugreek leaves). Served with fresh makkhan (homemade butter), pickled fresh turmeric & mango ginger slivers.

Surti Khawsa
A Surti spin on Burmese Khao Soi, this soup features lightly spiced coconut milk with ginger, garlic shoots and Kashmiri chilli, topped with crispy puri and noodles.

Undhiyu Puri, Shrikhand and Kadhi
Undhiyu is Surat’s ode to the abundance of Fall/Winter harvest. A medley of root veggies – potato, sweet potato and purple yam cooked in a herby, spicy masala base, along with surti papdi (a fresh green bean similar to snap peas). Served with shrikhand (sweetened strained yogurt), puri (fried wheat puffs) and Gujarati kadhi (yogurt based broth).

Cold Coco
No other city in India is as obsessed with chocolate milk as Surat. Surtis love their ‘Cold Coco’ – a delicious chocolate milk type drink that’s topped with cashews and served with crushed ice.
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$79 +HST

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Malav Naik is a marketing strategist, artist and activist based in Toronto, ON. Growing up in the food-obsessed city of Surat has shaped their hedonistic outlook towards cooking and eating. @the_khalnaik

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