These days the price of vegetables is increasing very fast in the market. This is having a bad effect on people's pockets. On the other hand, if we talk about the prices of tomatoes, then they have reached record heights. Tomato prices have crossed Rs 150 in many parts of the country. It is not said that the prices of tomatoes will increase further in the coming times. Along with tomatoes, the prices of many vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, leafy greens, etc. are on the rise. In such a situation, due to the increase in the prices of these vegetables, the budget of our house has completely deteriorated. In this episode, today we are going to tell you about some great tips, after implementing which you can save your money on vegetables. Let's know -
You should prepare a shopping list before cooking. With this, you can avoid unnecessary purchases. While making the list, keep in mind that it should include essential things.
After making the list, you will know what to buy. This will prevent wasteful expenditure. Apart from this, your wastage will also be less.
You can use lentils, chickpeas and beans instead of buying vegetables. These food items contain a good amount of protein source. By using them, you will not need to spend your money on expensive vegetables.
If you have a good amount of space on your terrace. In such a situation, you can grow vegetables by planting a small garden there. Growing your vegetables will save you a lot of money.
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