Sweet 'n Sour Lentils and Cabbage

This is probably the cheapest thing to make I've posted thus far, so I'm not even going to bother breaking down the price. My best estimate would be under $1 for a very large serving. Besides the sauce, which is pretty sugary, it's damn healthy too!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup lentils
1 cup water or vegetable broth
1 cup frozen veggies
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Sauce:
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
chili sauce to taste (bright red, comes in a bottle with a rooster on it)

Mix the lentils and water or vegetable broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then stir and immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20-30 minutes. Once the lentils are done, check if there is any water left on the bottom of the pan. If not, add a few tablespoons. Add the veggies and cabbage to the pan and sprinkle with salt. There's no need to stir. Turn the heat to high. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until the cabbage begins to wilt. Heat the oil in a wok or skillet and transfer the lentils and veggies to it. Saute for a few minutes more, then remove from heat.

Meanwhile, mix the dry sauce ingredients (sugar, cornstarch, ginger) in a bowl, then add the wet sauce ingredients. Add this to the saucepan you used for the lentils and veggies and bring to a boil. Once it begins to thicken (should thicken immediately upon boiling), remove from heat and add it to the lentils and veggies. Serve over rice or in a wrap/pita pocket with lettuce.