New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- Indian households got some relief in November as the cost of preparing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals fell 13% from a year earlier, according to Crisil's monthly Roti Rice Rate index.

The decline, driven largely by softer prices of vegetables and pulses, marks one of the steepest annual drops in thali prices in recent months and offers some respite to consumers after a period of uneven food inflation.

The Crisil report tracks the movement in key kitchen staples across regions and reflects how changing commodity prices influence the daily food budget.

Crisil's analysis shows a significant correction in prices of tomatoes, onions and potatoes, which form the base of most home-cooked meals.

Tomato prices fe...