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Sev Puri served at SPICE ROOM Denver
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Sev Puri at SPICE ROOM

Mumbai's Crunchy Chaat Classic — Now in Denver

Spice Level:
Vegetarian
Vegan
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SPICE ROOM's Sev Puri is an authentic Mumbai chaat featuring crispy flat puris topped with potato, onion, three house-made chutneys (tamarind, green, garlic-red), and a generous shower of crunchy sev. Vegan, vegetarian, $10, ready in 5 minutes. Available at three Denver locations: Highlands, Bluebird, and Olde Town Arvada.

Sev Puri — Quick Facts

Dish
Sev Puri
Origin
Mumbai, India
Spice level
Medium (2/5) — customer-adjustable
Diet tags
Vegan
Price
$10
Best paired with
Pani Puri, Bombay Bhel, Samosa Chaat, Masala Chai
Available at
All 3 SPICE ROOM locations (Highlands, East Colfax, Olde Town Arvada)

About This Dish

Sev Puri is the showpiece of Mumbai chaat — a six-piece street-food plate where every bite hits sweet, sour, spicy, salty, and crunchy at once. At SPICE ROOM, we plate it the way the chaatwalas on Mumbai’s Chowpatty Beach have for decades: flat, crisp puris (papris) as the base, topped with diced boiled potato, fresh onion, juicy tomato, then drizzled with three house-made chutneys and finished with a generous shower of fine sev (chickpea-flour noodles).

The three chutneys are what make our Sev Puri sing. Our sweet tamarind-date chutney is slow-cooked with jaggery and roasted cumin for that signature tangy-sweet hit. The green chutney is hand-blended fresh daily from cilantro, mint, green chili, and lime. The garlic-red chutney brings the heat — Kashmiri chili, raw garlic, and a touch of sesame for backbone. Each puri is loaded individually so the crisp shell never goes soggy, then dusted with chaat masala and a pinch of black salt to wake up every flavor.

We serve Sev Puri at all three Denver SPICE ROOM locations — Highlands, Bluebird (East Colfax), and Olde Town Arvada — as part of our authentic Indian street food menu. It’s the dish to order if you’ve never tried chaat: vegetarian, vegan, ready in five minutes, and impossible to forget. Pair it with a Pani Puri or Bombay Bhel for the full chaatwala experience, or cool the spice with a sweet Mango Lassi.

Whether you’re hunting for “sev puri near me” in Denver, missing the street food of Mumbai, or introducing a friend to Indian chaat for the first time, our Sev Puri is the most authentic version you’ll find in Colorado. Order direct from SPICE ROOM and save about 15% versus delivery apps.

Key Ingredients

Flat Crispy Puris (Papris)
Boiled Potato
Diced Onion
Fresh Tomato
Tamarind-Date Chutney
Green Cilantro-Mint Chutney
Garlic-Red Chili Chutney
Fine Sev
Chaat Masala
Fresh Cilantro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sev Puri?

Sev Puri is a classic Mumbai chaat made with small crispy flat puris (papris) topped with boiled potato, onion, tomato, three chutneys (tamarind, green, and garlic-red), and a generous topping of crunchy sev. Each piece is designed to be eaten in one bite.

Is Sev Puri vegan?

Yes — SPICE ROOM's Sev Puri is 100% vegan. The puris, chutneys, vegetables, and sev contain no dairy, eggs, or animal products. It's one of our most popular vegan appetizers in Denver.

Is Sev Puri gluten-free?

No. The puris and sev are made with wheat and chickpea flour, so Sev Puri is not gluten-free. Guests with gluten restrictions should try our Pani Puri or one of our gluten-free curry options instead.

How spicy is Sev Puri?

Medium — about 2 out of 5. The heat comes from the garlic-red chutney; the sweet tamarind chutney balances it. Let us know if you want it milder or hotter and we'll adjust the chutneys.

Where can I get Sev Puri near me in Denver?

SPICE ROOM serves authentic Sev Puri at all three Denver-metro locations: Highlands (3157 W 38th Ave), Bluebird (3100 E Colfax Ave), and Olde Town Arvada (7355 Ralston Rd Unit H). Available for dine-in, pickup, and delivery.

What's the difference between Sev Puri and Pani Puri?

Sev Puri uses flat crispy puris topped with potato, onion, chutneys, and crunchy sev — eaten as-is. Pani Puri uses hollow round puris that you fill with spiced water (pani) and chickpeas just before eating. Both are Mumbai chaat classics.

Quick Facts

Price$10
Prep Time5-10 minutes
OriginMumbai, India
Spice Level
PAIRS WELL WITH

Pairs Well With

Pani Puri
Bombay Bhel
Samosa Chaat
Masala Chai
Mango Lassi

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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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West 38th Ave

38th Ave, Denver, Denver, CO 80211
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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East Colfax Ave

3100 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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Ralston Rd

7355 Ralston Rd Unit H, Arvada, CO 80002
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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