Masala Idli at SPICE ROOM
Steamed idli tossed with South Indian masala
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SPICE ROOM's Masala Idli is steamed idli tossed in a hot tadka of mustard seeds, curry leaves, onion, and South Indian spices. Vegan and gluten-free. Available only at the Olde Town Arvada location, daily after 12 PM.
Masala Idli — Quick Facts
- Dish
- Masala Idli
- Origin
- South India (Tamil Nadu / Karnataka)
- Spice level
- Medium (2/5) — customer-adjustable
- Diet tags
- Vegan, Gluten-free
- Price
- $15
- Best paired with
- Sambar, Coconut Chutney, Filter Coffee
- Available at
- SPICE ROOM Olde Town Arvada only
About This Dish
Masala Idli is South India's clever leftover-turned-snack — soft, fluffy idli is cut into bite-sized cubes and tossed in a hot tadka of mustard seeds, curry leaves, onion, green chili, turmeric, and a sprinkle of sambar powder.
The outside takes on a light golden crust while the inside stays pillowy and absorbent. At SPICE ROOM Olde Town Arvada, served with sambar, coconut chutney, and tomato chutney. Vegetarian, vegan-friendly, and naturally gluten-free.
Key Ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Masala Idli different from Plain Idli?
Plain Idli is steamed and served as-is. Masala Idli is cubed and tossed in a hot mustard-seed tadka with onion, curry leaves, and South Indian spices for a savory crust.
Is Masala Idli vegan?
Yes — fully plant-based and naturally gluten-free.
Quick Facts
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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.
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