Red lentil dahl
One of the cheapest protein meals there is: dry red lentils simmered with spices.
17 gprotein per serve
$0.24protein ingredients per serve (cheapest mix)
$0.24per serve at ALDI only
268kcal per serve from these ingredients
4serves · about 30 min · Vegan
Protein ingredients (for 4)
- 280 g dry red split lentils (dry) (cheapest we track: Oh So Natural Red Split Lentils 500g (dry), ALDI, $1.69)
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- 400 g tin diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, garlic, ginger
- curry powder or garam masala
- rice or flatbread
Method
- Soften the onion, garlic and ginger with the spices.
- Add rinsed lentils, tomatoes and about 750 mL water; simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring.
- Season and serve with rice or flatbread.
Cost per serve at each supermarket
| Store | Per serve | Protein | kcal | Products used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI | $0.24 | 17 g | 268 | Oh So Natural Red Split Lentils 500g (dry) |
| Coles | $0.28 | 16 g | 225 | Coles Red Split Lentils (dry) |
| Woolworths | $0.24 | 17 g | 213 | Katoomba Ingredients Red Lentils 1kg (dry) |
Costs are each portion's share of the shelf price (cheapest matching product we track, per gram as eaten: drained weight for tins, edible portion for eggs), from prices checked 22 October 2026. Protein and kcal count only the costed protein ingredients, from each product's nutrition panel. Pantry items aren't included. General information, not a meal plan.