Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with the goodness of protein in every bite. (Representative image) The recipe shared by fitness coach Nidhi Gupta transforms lauki into a delicious dish which is high in protein and is easy to make. There are a few vegetables we all disliked growing up, and lauki, or bottle gourd, is one of them. If you have kids, they also probably throw tantrums to eat lauki ki sabji or anything that has the vegetable in it. But what if you could give this much-disliked vegetable a healthy makeover while being tasty?Also Read | Craving some dessert? Try chef Kunal Kapur's easy, vegan, no-bake and eggless mango almond milk pudding recipeHigh-protein lauki paneer tikkiOn July 10, Nidhi Gupta, a fitness coach, shared her recipe for high-protein lauki paneer tikki. “Whether you love bottle gourd or not…this recipe will definitely make you fall in love with it! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with the goodness of protein in every bite,” she wrote, sharing the steps to make the tikkis, highlighting that they are high in protein, require very little oil to cook, easy to make, and perfect for breakfast, snacks or a light dinner.So, if you are looking for an easy and healthy dish to make after a long day at work or a workout, here's the step-by-step process to make it:Makes: 8 to 10 tikkisApproximate nutrition (Per serving: 2 tikkis, if recipe makes 5 servings)Calories: 240 kcalProtein: 17 to 18gCarbohydrates: 16gFat: 11gIngredients2 cups grated lauki (about 300 g) – squeeze out excess water200 g low-fat paneer, grated50 g besan (about ½ cup)30 g soy flour (about ¼ cup) (this significantly boosts protein)1 medium onion, finely chopped¼ cup finely chopped capsicum2 green chillies, finely chopped1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp red chilli powder1 tbsp white sesame seedsSalt to taste2 tbsp chopped corianderOil spray for cookingMethodStep 1: In a bowl, add bottle gourd, onions, paneer, besan, soy flour, salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, green chillies, and white sesame seeds. Mix everything well.Step 2: Add capsicum and coriander at the end to add some crunchiness. Once everything is combined, make tikkis.Step 3: Heat a pan and grease it with a little oil. Cook the tikkis from both sides in the pan until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside. Serve it with green chutney or your favourite condiment.Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist.