If you’re trying to eat high-protein without relying on meat, save this one. (Representative image by Adobe Stock) Discover protein-rich meal alternative with these nutritious and tasty tikkis made with black channa, soya chunks, and paneer.A protein-packed meal need not have eggs or meat. Fitness coach Nidhi Gupta took to Instagram on August 10 to share a recipe for making high-protein tikkis made with black channa, soya chunks, and paneer. They pack in 45g of protein and are perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; even your evening snacks.Also Read | This spicy, creamy Japanese chicken pasta recipe packing 43g of protein, 447 calories will satisfy your cravingsNutritional valuesAccording to the fitness coach, these tikkis are a power-packed vegetarian meal made with no complicated ingredients, using only whole foods, and packed with protein, fibre, and flavour. “If you’re trying to eat high-protein without relying on meat, save this one. And it actually tastes GOOD,” she added.Protein: 45 gramsCalories: 450 to 460 KcalHere's how to make this dish:IngredientsBlack chana - 75g boiledSoya chunks - 70g cooked or boiledBesan - 15g to bindPaneer - 50 gGreen chillies - 2Coriander - 2 to 3 sprigsBell pepper - choppedOnion - choppedTomato - choppedPlain Greek yoghurt - 100gSpicesDried methiDry mango powder (amchur)SaltRed chilliCumin powderCoriander powderMethodStep 1: Take 30g raw black channa and boil them for cooking/Step 2: Take 25g of dry soya chunks and cook or boil them in water. Once done, squeeze out all the water and set aside.Step 3: Now, take a blender, add the channa and soya chunks to it. To this, add 50g of paneer and a variety of spices according to your taste, including dried methi, dry mango powder (amchur), salt, red chilli, cumin powder, and coriander powder.Step 4: You can also add any spice of your choice. In the end, add two green chillies and two to three sprigs of coriander and blend everything together.Step 5: Once everything is well blended and you have a coarse mixture, transfer it to a bowl.Step 6: Add chopped onions, tomatoes, and yellow bell pepper to the bowl. Then, add 15g of besan for binding and combine everything together.Step 7: Make tikkis with the mix. Once done, take a pan and lightly brush it with oil. Cook the tikkis in the pan until they have a crispy, golden crust.Step 8: Serve hot with 100g of plain Greek yoghurt, mint-coriander chutney, or sauces of your choice.Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and 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.