A Weekly Healthy Meal Plan on a Budget

Healthy food does not have to be expensive. Lentils, eggs, seasonal vegetables, small fish and whole wheat are affordable and nutritious.

Planning rules

• Decide the menu at the start of the week.
• Buy seasonal vegetables — cheaper and tastier.
• Boil lentils or chickpeas in one batch.
• Turn leftovers into the next day's khichuri or parathas.

Aim for at least one protein, two vegetables and one fruit every day.