Re: Inexpensive Desi Dawat
Eastern, I have been thinking about your post and even though I am waiting to know more details I will share a bit I can think of.
In less ingredient dishes you have the korma style dish. Aloo anda korma, chicken korma, daal korma style
you can include foods with more gravy , It can become very economical that way. For example , koftay
In particular for a desi dawat, I once put together : chicken korma + pea pulao + aloo bhujia and veggie cutlets and fruit trifle for the dessert. It was the bare minimum but was enjoyable.