Budget Indian Grocery List for Muscle Building

You Don’t Need Imported Whey to Get Big

Getting fit on a budget in India is totally possible. You just need to know what to buy, where to shop, and what gives the most protein per rupee.

This grocery list focuses on muscle-building staples that are:

  • Affordable 💸
  • Widely available 🛒
  • High in protein 💪
  • Tasty and familiar 🍛

Let’s go.


🛒 Budget Grocery List for Indian Muscle Builders

Item Price (₹) Qty Protein Notes
Soya Chunks ₹100 1 kg 52g/100g Reliance Smart or Big Bazaar
Whole Eggs ₹6–7 each Per egg 6g Buy in trays for cheaper bulk
Toor/Moong Dal ₹120–140 1 kg 24g/100g Cheap protein + fiber
Rice ₹45–60 1 kg 2.5g/100g Great carb source
Wheat Flour ₹30–50 1 kg 12g/100g Roti + carbs + some protein
Peanuts ₹90–110 1 kg 25g/100g Healthy fat + protein
Milk (full fat) ₹25–30 500 ml 3g/100ml Great for shakes
Curd (dahi) ₹20–25 400g ~8g Probiotic + protein + budget-friendly
Homemade Paneer ~₹80–100 200g ~36g Make from 1 liter milk
Chickpeas/Rajma ₹80–100 1 kg ~20g/100g Soak and boil at home
Bananas ₹30–40 1 dozen ~1g Cheap, great pre/post workout carbs

🥣 Muscle Meal Ideas from This List

  1. Soya stir-fry + rice → 30g protein
  2. 2 eggs + 1 roti + curd → 20g protein
  3. Dal + rice + peanut chutney → 25g protein
  4. Peanut butter banana shake (milk + peanuts + banana) → 20g+ protein
  5. Paneer bhurji + roti → 30g protein

Where to Shop for Cheapest Gains

  • Reliance Smart / Dmart → bulk pulses, soya, milk
  • Local Kirana Stores → eggs, atta, dal, spices
  • Sabzi Mandi / Local Dairy → cheap paneer, fresh veggies, curd
  • Online (BigBasket, Zepto, Blinkit) → watch for deals and combo packs

Quick Tips to Save More

  • Buy in bulk when there’s an offer
  • Use loyalty apps (Smart Bazaar, Paytm cashback)
  • Make at home: paneer, curd, peanut butter
  • Plan meals weekly to reduce waste and extra spends, it'll only take you 10 mins max

Final Takeaway

You don’t need imported supplements or quinoa salads to get strong. You just need dal, eggs, milk, soya, and some smart shopping.

Train hard. Eat local. Save money. Get jacked. 🇮🇳💪


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