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Budget Meal Blogs

Indian meals with measured ingredients, practical cooking steps and clearly estimated costs. Vegetarian, egg and seafood recipes for your next plate.

One serving per recipe · Home-cooked cost estimates · General food guidance, not medical advice

Vegetarian · ₹36 estimated · 21 g protein estimated

Moong Dal Chilla with Curd: A Budget Vegetarian Breakfast

Make moong dal chilla with 70 g dry dal, vegetables and plain curd. A one-serving Indian breakfast with ingredient costs and step-by-step cooking.

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Vegetarian · ₹34 estimated · 27 g protein estimated

Soya Chunks Rice Bowl: An Affordable Protein-Rich Veg Lunch

A soya chunks recipe with 40 g dry soya, rice and tomato gravy. Includes one-person portions, estimated protein, costs and cooking instructions.

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Vegetarian · ₹70 estimated · 27 g protein estimated

Paneer Bhurji with Roti: A Simple Vegetarian Dinner

Cook paneer bhurji with 100 g paneer and two whole-wheat rotis. Clear gram portions, estimated meal cost and a practical vegetarian dinner recipe.

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Vegetarian · ₹40 estimated · 23 g protein estimated

Vegetable Moong Dal Khichdi with Curd: A One-Pot Budget Meal

A one-serving vegetable khichdi recipe with dry moong dal, rice and curd. Find ingredient quantities, estimated cost and simple saucepan instructions.

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Vegetarian · ₹44 estimated · 21 g protein estimated

Chana Salad with Curd: A Budget Chickpea Lunch

Make a cooked chickpea salad with cucumber, tomato and curd. Includes dry chana portions, soaking time, estimated cost and a complete lunch method.

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Vegetarian · ₹73 estimated · 22 g protein estimated

Savoury Oats with Tofu and Peas: A Vegetarian Breakfast Bowl

A savoury oats recipe with 50 g oats, 150 g tofu and vegetables. One-person portions, estimated protein and a 20-minute cooking method.

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Egg · ₹35 estimated · 22 g protein estimated

Boiled Eggs with Roti and Vegetables: A Simple Budget Meal

Two boiled eggs, two rotis and cooked vegetables with measured ingredients. A straightforward egg meal with estimated cost and safe cooking steps.

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Non-vegetarian · ₹95 estimated · 40 g protein estimated

Chicken Breast and Brown Rice Bowl: A Measured Non-Veg Lunch

Cook a chicken rice bowl with 150 g raw boneless chicken, 60 g dry brown rice and vegetables. Includes estimated cost and thermometer-based safety.

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Non-vegetarian · ₹98 estimated · 36 g protein estimated

Fish Curry with Rice: A Simple Seafood Meal with Gram Portions

A light fish curry recipe using 150 g raw edible fish and rice. Measured ingredients, estimated cost, fish cooking temperature and practical substitutions.

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Non-vegetarian · ₹128 estimated · 36 g protein estimated

Prawn Tomato Rice Bowl: A Seafood Recipe with Clear Portions

Make a prawn rice bowl with 150 g raw peeled prawns, tomato gravy and rice. Includes ingredient costs, edible weights and safe cooking guidance.

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