Try these really nice and easy meals that will help you make cheap meals on a budget. You can pair the curries and lentils with boiled rice and a salad. Or try the easy, quick pasta recipes. The coconut rice, Vegetable Pulao and Mexican rice go perfectly with a side curry or a salad.
Coconut Rice
A really easy and flavorful rice dish that needs very few ingredients. It is a South Indian style vegan rice dish.
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Rajma Masala or Kidney Beans Curry
This rajma masala is a popular Indian curry recipe. You can make large batches and enjoy with boiled basmati rice and a side salad.
Get the recipe: Rajma curry
Indian Chickpea Curry or Chole Masala
Chole masala is a popular Indian chickpea curry. It goes perfectly with vegetable pulao for a lovely meal. You can also serve it with boiled basmati rice.
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One Pot Pasta
This red sauce pasta makes for a quick wholesome meal. Add any veggies to add more nutrition and add a protein of choice.
Get the recipe: Red sauce pasta
Kung Pao Tofu
A favorite in my home, this Kung Pao tofu is so delicious, quick and economical to make. Pair with boiled rice.
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Thai Red Curry
This Red curry is a popular dish. A lovely one pot meal, you can add some cooked rice, pasta or noodles to make a delightful and nourishing meal.
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Brown Lentils Dal
This is a nutritious brown lentils dal recipe or masoor dal recipe made in the Indian style. It is really tasty and goes very well with boiled rice. You can also add vegetables to the dal while cooking.
Get the recipe: Brown lentils recipe
Yellow Lentils or Instant Pot Toor Dal
This is a delicious dal made with yellow lentils and tempered with spices in oil/butter. Enjoy this dal with boiled rice. It is soul food.
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
This simple pasta just needs a few ingredients and makes for a satisfying meal. Try this tasty pasta recipe that even kids can make.
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Black Eyed Peas Curry
A favorite flavorful curry recipe that is so good with boiled rice. You can make a large pot of it and enjoy the leftovers as well.
Get the recipe: Black eyed Peas curry
Mexican Rice
A delicious rice recipes that has tasty veggies cooked in a flavorful broth. Serve with protein of choice.
Get the recipe: Mexican Rice Recipe
Vegetable Pulao
A tasty one-pot rice dish made with simple spices and veggies. Add a protein of choice for a tasty one-pot meal.
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Orzo Vegetable Soup
I love pasta salads for being easy one pot meals with loads of vegetables. Add any protein of choice. Make large hearty batches to enjoy over days.
Get the recipe: Vegetable Orzo Soup
Shakshuka
This is a favorite for brunch or lunch. Make it with eggs in a spicy tomato curry and serve with some hearty bread for a filling meal.
Get the recipe: Shakshuka
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