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Budget-Friendly Cooking: 7 Easy Meals You Can Make Under Rs 50 At Home
We have all been there - staring at food delivery apps while hunger builds, only to shut them down after seeing the final total (thanks to delivery fees, taxes, and all those mystery platform charges). Then there are days when you open the fridge and it just… stares back at you. But a tight budget or an empty fridge does not mean you are stuck with sad or bland meals. Some of the most comforting, budget-friendly dishes are made with the simplest kitchen staples. A cup of rice, a boiled potato, or even a lone packet of Maggi noodles can turn into a proper meal if you know how to use them. So, if your budget is feeling tight this week, do not stress. These easy recipes under Rs 50 are filling, flavourful, and just what you need. Also Read: 10 Budget-Friendly Restaurants And Cafes In Jaipur You Shouldn't Miss Here Are 7 Easy Meals You Can Make Under Rs 50 At Home: 1. Poha With Peanuts If there is one Indian breakfast that manages to be budget-friendly, satisfying and ready in minutes, it is poha. With a tadka of mustard seeds, onions, curry leaves and roasted peanuts, this humble dish becomes something you will actually look forward to. Lemon juice adds brightness, and if you have boiled potatoes or carrots, feel free to toss those in too. One cup can easily serve two people. 2. Masala Maggi With Vegetables Maggi is the ultimate quick meal, especially on days when time and money are limited. To give it a proper upgrade, add chopped onions, tomatoes, chillies, and a pinch of garam masala. Those half-used vegetables in the fridge? Perfect for this. It is warming, nostalgic, and far more satisfying than plain noodles. 3. Chana Chaat Got boiled chana? You are halfway to a great dish. Mix it with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and lemon juice. Sprinkle some chaat masala and top with sev. It is crunchy, spicy, and surprisingly filling. Great for lunch, snacking, or when you are craving something chatpata without heading out. 4. Cucumber Sandwich Minimal ingredients, maximum satisfaction. Just butter two slices of bread, add cucumber slices, sprinkle some chaat masala, and assemble. This is a classic snack that works for breakfast, tea-time, or mid-meal hunger pangs. Keep it cold and crisp for best results. 5. Khichdi With Ghee There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of warm khichdi when you are tired or keeping things frugal. Rice, moong dal, turmeric and salt come together in a pressure cooker to make something nourishing and filling. Finish with a spoon of ghee or a quick tempering of cumin seeds and red chillies. Add curd or pickle on the side, and you are sorted. 6. Aloo Paratha With Curd Aloo paratha is one of those dishes that feels indulgent but uses very basic ingredients. Mix mashed potatoes with chillies, salt, ajwain and coriander, and stuff into dough. Roll and cook with oil or ghee. Serve with curd or achaar. You can make multiple parathas under Rs 50 and still feel full and happy. 7. Vegetable Upma Suji (semolina) often sits ignored in the kitchen, but it is perfect for a wholesome upma. Roast it and cook with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chopped onions. Add leftover vegetables like carrots, peas or beans. Finish with lemon juice and serve warm. It keeps you full for hours and takes barely any effort. Also Read: How To Eat Healthy On A Budget: 6 Genius Tips You Need To Know The Bottom Line: These low-cost meal ideas are great for students, solo diners, or anyone looking to eat well while keeping spending in check. Try them on busy weekdays, month-end crunches, or just when you feel like eating something simple and home-cooked. Advertisement About Nikita Nikhil Meet Nikita, a passionate soul with an insatiable love for two things in life: Bollywood and food! When she's not indulging in binge-watching sessions, Nikita can be found behind the lens capturing moments or expressing her creativity through painting. For the latest food news, health tips and recipes, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and YouTube. Tags: Budget Friendly Cooking Tips Budget Friendly Cooking Show full article Comments
Express Tribune
20-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Easter weekend brings crowds to parks
During the Easter Festival this year, the Christian community of the twin cities continued their festive traditions by exchanging and eating sweets after the special Easter services that took place on Sunday morning before heading to recreational places. Families with children went to Ayub Park and visited its three lakes, Joyland, Jungle Kingdom, the Zoo, Allama Iqbal Park and Patriata where they enjoyed boating and chairlift rides. A large number of visitiors also went to Malika Kohsar Muree, where they spent time with wild animals and took selfies standing outside their cages. Children also enjoyed the mono train and horse riding. The parks' administration had also built new swings for Easter and had tightened the security system. However, families complained about the increase in parking fees for cars and motorcycles at all parks, expensive swings and expensive food and drinks. Victor Elias said that all food and drink items were 40 per cent more expensive than the market price. Robin Alexander complained that the car parking fee was Rs150, and the motorcycle parking fee was Rs100. Iqbal Masih reported that a plate of Chana Chaat was being sold for Rs 300, Gol Guppay for Rs280 and a small bottle of drink for Rs90.
