Food influencer Vavya shares the healthiest guilt-free dahi paneer kebabs recipe: See step-by-step preparation

The dahi paneer kebabs are the perfect indulgence for someone craving tasty vegetarian snacks but does not want to load up on empty calories.

People who are on a fitness journey have a complicated relationship with snacks. On one hand, there are the cravings, and on the other, the fear of derailing a well-balanced diet. However, snacks do not necessarily have to be loaded with empty calories.

Taking to Instagram on August 7, food influencer Vavya, who goes by the username @feastlyfit on social media, shared her recipe for a vegetarian snack that is low in calories but is loaded with protein.

“Healthy snacks don’t have to be boring!” she wrote in the caption. “These guilt-free dahi paneer kebabs are crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside, packed with protein and colourful veggies, and made with just a little ghee. They’re perfect for evening chai, lunchboxes, party starters, or whenever you’re craving something delicious without the guilt.”

Ingredients for dahi paneer kebabs

• 1 cup hung curd
• 1 cup grated paneer
• 1 grated carrot
• 1 grated beetroot
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 finely chopped capsicum
• 3–4 finely chopped green chillies
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• Salt to taste
• Oats for coating
• Ghee for brushing

Method of preparation

1. In a bowl, combine hung curd, paneer, carrot, beetroot, onion, capsicum, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Mix well.
2. Lightly grease your palms with ghee and shape the mixture into small kababs.
3. Coat each kabab evenly with oats.
4. Cook in a non-stick pan by brushing a little ghee on both sides until golden and crisp, or air-fry at 180°C for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Serve hot with mint chutney or your favourite dip.

Importance of having sufficient protein

Protein is one of the most important macronutrients that the body needs, not just to build muscles, but also to carry out repair and maintenance. It forms the building blocks of our body, supporting metabolism and satiety.

As per the updated dietary guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO) released on January 26, protein intake for an average adult should be 10–15 percent of total daily energy intake. For someone on a 2000-calorie diet, this translates to roughly 50–75 grams per day.

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