10 Budget Meals You Can Cook with Just 5 Ingredients

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Introduction

Ever feel like your wallet is on a diet, but your stomach isn't? We’ve all been there. But guess what? You can still enjoy mouthwatering meals without blowing your budget. Whether you're a student, a busy mom, or just tired of takeout, this blog is your ultimate kitchen hack.

Here are 10 delicious meals you can whip up using only 5 ingredients or less – yes, seriously!

1. Aloo Anda Curry (Potato & Egg Curry)

Ingredients:

  • Eggs

  • Potatoes

  • Tomatoes

  • Green chilies

  • Salt

Quick Tip: Boil the eggs and potatoes in advance. Fry the tomatoes with green chilies, add spices, and you're good to go!



2. Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Ingredients:

  • Chicken breast

  • Yogurt

  • Garlic

  • Lemon juice

  • Roti/Paratha

Quick Tip: Marinate chicken in yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice. Cook and wrap it in warm paratha.



3. Masala Maggi

Ingredients:

  • Maggi noodles

  • Onion

  • Tomato

  • Green chili

  • Coriander


Quick Tip: Add chopped veggies to elevate regular Maggi. Sauté before adding water and the tastemaker

4. Egg Fried Rice

Ingredients:

  • Rice

  • Eggs

  • Onion

  • Soy Sauce

  • Green Onion

Quick Tip: Use leftover rice. Stir-fry eggs and veggies, then mix with soy sauce.


5. Chana Chaat

Ingredients:

  • Boiled chickpeas

  • Onion

  • Tomato

  • Tamarind chutney

  • Lemon juice

Quick Tip: Mix all together for a spicy, tangy snack.


6. Omelette Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • Eggs

  • Bread

  • Onion

  • Green chili

  • Salt

Quick Tip: Toast the bread while the omelette cooks — quick breakfast in 5 minutes!

7. Daal with Tarka

Ingredients:

  • Moong Daal

  • Onion

  • Garlic

  • Green chili

  • Oil

Quick Tip: Boil daal, and pour fried tarka on top. Serve with roti or rice.

8. Pasta with Garlic Butter

Ingredients:

  • Pasta

  • Garlic

  • Butter

  • Chili flakes

  • Salt

Quick Tip: Cook pasta, toss with garlic butter and chili flakes. It’s that simple.

9. Bread Pizza

Ingredients:

  • Bread slices

  • Ketchup

  • Cheese

  • Onion

  • Tomato

Quick Tip: Toast with toppings in a pan or oven. Great snack for kids!

10. Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients:

  • Rice

  • Carrots

  • Peas

  • Onion

  • Cumin seeds

Quick Tip: One-pot meal that’s comforting and budget-friendly.

Conclusion

Who says good food needs fancy ingredients or an expensive grocery list? These 10 budget meals prove that flavor doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Try them out and make your kitchen the best budget restaurant in town!

FAQs

1. Can I add more spices to these meals?
Yes! The 5 ingredients are just the base. Feel free to add your own twist.

2. Are these recipes kid-friendly?
Absolutely. They're simple, nutritious, and tasty enough to keep kids happy.

3. Can I meal-prep these dishes?
Most of them are perfect for batch cooking and reheating.

4. Do I need special equipment?
Nope! A basic stove, pan, and knife are all you need.

5. Are these meals suitable for vegetarians?
Most of them are vegetarian, and even the meat-based ones can be substituted easily.

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