Dinner for 2

Kadhi Noodles

Name: Kadhi Noodles
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tsp oil; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (optional); 9 curry leaves; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 3/4 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp cayenne; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 cup chopped cauliflower; 1/2 cup thinly sliced or chopped carrots; 4 cups water or broth; 5 oz ramen; 1/4 cup nondairy yogurt; 1 1/2 tbsp chickpea flour; sesame seeds

$15.84for 430 minServes 2

Ramen cooks with spiced vegetables in a tangy yogurt and chickpea flour broth finished with sesame seeds.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Mint, 2.75$1.99 each typical	2.75	$5.37Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Cauliflower, a little$3.29 each typical	a little	$0.48Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Ramen and Asian noodles, 5 oz$0.18/oz typical	5 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Yogurt, 2.25 oz$0.12/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.26Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.92

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings (the source says 3, which counts pieces)
$$$typical cost tier

Indian Budget Dinners

Typical price

$3.96 per serving$15.84 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (optional)
9 curry leaves
1 tbsp minced garlic
3/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1/2 cup thinly sliced or chopped carrots
4 cups water or broth
5 oz ramen
1/4 cup nondairy yogurt
1 1/2 tbsp chickpea flour
sesame seeds

Steps

Whisk the yogurt, chickpea flour, and 1 cup water in a bowl until smooth for 4 minutes.
Heat the oil in a medium pot, then cook the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and garlic for 4 minutes.
Stir in the turmeric, cayenne, salt, cauliflower, carrots, and remaining water, then simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the ramen and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
Lower the heat, stir in the yogurt mixture, and warm gently for 7 minutes without boiling before adding sesame seeds.