One experience every college student has is living off of cheap 2-minute meals, which are usually not that great for your health (or taste buds). What if we told you that you can get proper and extremely delicious Indian food on the same budget? These meals will make all those late night study sessions go so much faster. What's better? These will save both your wallet and your taste buds. So, if you are looking for budget-friendly but delicious meals, look no further! These top meals for college students on a budget will ensure that you’re more than satisfied, without breaking the bank.

We at Chef Bombay understand the importance of delicious food at budget-friendly prices and so, we’ve curated a selection of dishes which are budget-friendly, and will be ready to enjoy in no time.

1. Naanpanadas and Samosas

Already running late for class but need food for fuel before that 3 hour lecture? Try our naanpanadas and mini samosas. We have Butter Chicken Naanpanadas, Chole Naanpanadas, Mini Vegetable Samosas and Mini Chicken Tikka Samosas. Just pick up your favorite box, pop them in the air fryer or oven and voila! You have a delicious meal, ready in just 15 minutes. These are the perfect budget-friendly meal options for when you don’t feel like cooking but need flavourful food, which is ready to eat in no time.

2. Chicken Tikka Masala

If you’re on your weekly grocery store trip and need to pick up some quick fix meals before finals week, we have got just the thing for you. Head to your nearest Chef Bombay carrier grocery store, and pick up a couple of boxes of the Chef Bombay Chicken Tikka Masala. This delectable and flavourful dish never fails to impress. Just heat it up and enjoy it as a quick, delicious meal. Pair it with your favorite Chef Bombay entrees and other frozen isle delicacies, and don’t worry about cooking.

3. Butter Chicken

Craving a rich, creamy plate of butter chicken but don’t want to spend at a restaurant? Spice up for lunch or dinner with Chef Bombay’s budget-friendly Butter Chicken with basmati rice. The tender pieces of chicken in an aromatic, buttery curry might be everything you need to survive this semester. Plus, if you can’t figure out what to eat, you can never go wrong with butter chicken. This delectable, budget-friendly meal will be ready to devour in just a few minutes. Just heat it up and enjoy!

4. Biryani

Who needs convincing for Biryani? We’re making it possible for you to enjoy the taste of authentic biryani, chicken and masoor, without having to go into debt. If you’re feeling too lazy to get out of bed and cook, but still need a budget-friendly, quick dinner, then we’d advise looking into Chef Bombay's Biryani options. You can get the richest, most flavourful meal, without having to spend your entire month’s budget on it.

Don’t settle for bland and boring food, just because you don’t want to spend a lot on it. Chef Bombay offers a range of delicious meal options, which are budget friendly and quick. Just pick up a couple of boxes at your nearest grocery store and enjoy not having to cook for the entire semester.