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SPICE ROOM's Kheer is India's classic rice pudding — basmati rice slow-simmered with whole milk, saffron, and cardamom, garnished with pistachios. Naturally gluten-free, served chilled at three Denver locations.
Kheer — Quick Facts
- Dish
- Kheer
- Origin
- India (Pan-Indian)
- Spice level
- Mild (1/5) — customer-adjustable
- Diet tags
- Vegetarian, Gluten-free
- Price
- $9
- Best paired with
- Masala Chai, After Any Curry
- Available at
- All 3 SPICE ROOM locations (Highlands, East Colfax, Olde Town Arvada)
About This Dish
Kheer is India's answer to rice pudding – basmati rice slow-simmered with whole milk, cardamom, and saffron until impossibly creamy, garnished with crushed pistachios and raisins.
Served chilled, it's a perfect light ending to a rich meal. The slow reduction of milk over rice creates natural sweetness enhanced by fragrant saffron and cardamom.
Key Ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kheer?
India's traditional rice pudding – basmati rice slow-cooked in milk with saffron, cardamom, and pistachios. Served chilled.
Is it very sweet?
Moderately sweet – less than Gulab Jamun. Saffron and cardamom add aromatic depth.
Quick Facts
Pairs Well With
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Available at all 3 Denver locations
Why Choose SPICE ROOM
SPICE ROOM is Denver's only halal, scratch-made Indian restaurant with three locations, a 4.9-star rating from 3,400+ reviews, and catering for up to 500 guests. Every dish is prepared fresh daily with house-ground spices imported from India.
Scratch-Made, Never Pre-Made
Every dish is prepared from scratch using spices hand-ground daily in-house — not from pre-made sauces or mixes.
Halal
All meat is halal from trusted suppliers — one of the only Indian restaurants in Denver with this guarantee.
3 Denver Locations
Highlands, Bluebird District, and Olde Town Arvada — always a SPICE ROOM nearby, each with full bar and dine-in.
4.9★ Across 3,400+ Reviews
The highest-rated Indian restaurant in the Denver metro across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.
Catering Up to 500 Guests
Full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private parties — from 20 to 500+ guests metro-wide.
30+ Vegetarian Dishes
Extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options — plus Indian and Himalayan specialties under one roof.
Learn more about our story · Read 3,400+ reviews · Explore our menu
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We deliver across the Denver metro area