Eating out on a tight budget — what's your go-to cheap, filling protein order?
I eat out a lot for work and can't always splurge on kebabs or paneer. When you need a wallet-friendly, filling protein option at a dhaba, canteen, station stall, or quick lunch spot, what's the one cheap item you actually order? Say the item and where you get it—or one small ordering hack you use.
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Go for pulses, eggs or peanuts — they’re the cheapest protein sources. Practical orders: a double-serving dal with rice or extra rotis, chana/rajma chaat, egg bhurji with 2 rotis, or a plate of boiled eggs/roasted peanuts from a stall. Ordering hack: ask for “extra dal/extra chana” or a boiled egg on the side — most places will add it cheaply. Cereal+legume combos (rice/roti + dal or chana) give complementary amino acids and better protein quality, a staple recommendation in Indian dietary guidance.