Dr Rupy packs tonnes of veggies into his jambalaya and it’s well under £1 per portion! Hearty, nutritious and full of flavour, this store cupboard saviour will become a midweek staple. Each serving provides 351 kcal, 10g protein, 54g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 9g fat (of which 1g saturates), 8g fibre and 1.7g salt.
Dr Rupy’s creamy coconutty curry is quick and easy to prepare. The perfect midweek meal when you’re cooking on a budget. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.22 per portion when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. This price is based on using chopped tomatoes, if using tinned cherry tomatoes it is £1.29 per portion. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
Dhansak is a traditional Parsi curry of lentils, vegetables and meat. This vegetarian version removes the meat, but is still bursting with flavour.
Turn a few vegetables into a knockout mid-week meal by making your own curry paste for this easy vegetable balti. The paste makes enough for 4 curries for 4 people, store the rest in an airtight jar in the fridge or freeze until needed. Each serving provides 432 kcal, 15g protein, 83g carbohydrate (of which 14g sugars), 3g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.3g salt.
Dr Rupy’s speedy, spicy cashew and vegetable stir-fry makes a great fakeaway for a Saturday night. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.55 per portion when checking prices at three UK supermarkets. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard. Each serving provides 387 kcal, 14.1g protein, 33.8g carbohydrate (of which 10.5g sugars), 19.9g fat (of which 3.6g saturates), 8.1g fibre and 1.74g salt.
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