Cheap Indian recipes

Budget curries, dals, biryanis and more, cheaper than a takeaway.

Homemade curries, dals and biryanis cost far less than a takeaway. Lentils, chickpeas, potatoes and spinach make filling vegetarian curries, and a little meat goes a long way in a sauce.

65 recipes, cheapest first. Prices are per portion for a family of 4.

Money-saving tips

A jar of curry powder costs less than a jar of sauce and lasts for months.
Red lentils make a thick, filling dal in about 20 minutes.
Simple flatbreads need just flour, yoghurt and a pinch of salt.

Questions

Which recipe is the cheapest?

Aloo matar with homemade flatbreads, at about £0.38 a portion for a family of 4.

How much do these dinners cost?

From about £0.38 to £2.11 a portion, with most around £1.02, based on typical UK budget supermarket prices. What you pay depends on where you shop and the brands you choose.

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