Multiple Australian outlets report on a budget-friendly dhal recipe that is described as costing about $3 and being suitable for cooking in around 25 minutes. The articles say the recipe uses pantry basics and can feed a family of four. They also frame the dish as a low-cost alternative to buying takeaway food, noting that the estimated cost is less than the price of a takeaway coffee. The coverage credits the recipe’s wider appeal to Jennifer Garner, though the sources focus primarily on the cooking approach and cost rather than providing detailed reporting on the origin of Garner’s connection. Overall, the articles present the recipe as accessible for home cooks who have common ingredients on hand and want a quick, filling meal. Across the outlets, the shared emphasis is on affordability, the ability to serve four people, and a fast preparation time. The reports are consistent in describing the cost, the 25-minute timeframe, and the pantry-ingredient basis of the dhal.