Oats Paneer Tikki Recipe: High Protein Snack For Weight Loss

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This crispy and flavourful tikki is made with paneer, oats and spices. A healthy, high-protein snack that works well for teatime or as a light evening bite.

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Ingredients:

1 cup paneer
 1 cup oats
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chaat masala
2 green chillies
2 small potatoes
2-3 tsp oil

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Why Oats Are Healthy

Oats are low in calories, high in fibre, and keep you full for hours. They help manage cravings and support better calorie control.

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Why Paneer Is Good For You

Paneer is a good source of protein. It is also rich in calcium, potassium and selenium, which are essential for overall health and weight management.

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1: Prepare Oats And Potatoes

Dry roast oats in a pan and let them cool. Boil the potatoes, peel, and mash them well. In a separate bowl, crumble the paneer.

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2 : Combine The Ingredients

StepIn a mixing bowl, add roasted oats, mashed potato, crumbled paneer, red chilli powder, green chillies, garam masala, chaat masala, and salt.

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3: Make The Dough

Mix everything well to form a smooth dough. Make sure the mixture binds together and is easy to shape.

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4: Shape The Tikkis

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls. Gently flatten each ball to form tikki shapes.

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5: Fry The Tikkis

Heat oil in a pan over low-medium flame. Place the tikkis in the pan and shallow fry until they turn golden brown on both sides.


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 6: Serve Hot

Once cooked, place the tikkis on a tissue-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

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