4 Indian Dishes You Can Make with Paper Sticks
In Indian cuisine, many dishes like soya chaap, kebabs, and desserts often use plastic or wooden sticks, which can be harmful to the environment and lack sustainable properties. While these dishes are delicious, their environmental impact is a growing concern, especially when using non-biodegradable sticks. Fortunately, sustainable paper sticks offer a reliable and eco-friendly alternative that works just as effectively without contributing to waste.
By switching to sustainable paper sticks for your favorite Indian dishes, you get the same sturdy performance for skewering, serving, and eating, but without the drawbacks of plastic or wooden sticks. This small switch can make a huge difference in reducing the environmental footprint of your home cooking or food business.
Let’s explore four classic Indian dishes that you can make using paper sticks instead of plastic or wood.
1. Soya Chaap on Paper Sticks
A popular North Indian street food, soya chaap is often served grilled on skewers. These flavorful soy-based rolls are marinated in spices and roasted to perfection.
How to Make:
Marinate soya chaap in a mixture of yogurt, spices, and lemon juice. Skewer the chaap pieces on sustainable paper sticks and grill or roast them until golden and slightly charred. Serve hot with mint chutney.
Tip: Using paper sticks vs plastic sticks ensures that you enjoy your meal while staying mindful of the environment.
2. Paneer Tikka Skewers
Paneer tikka is another Indian favorite, perfect for barbeques or parties. Traditionally skewered on metal or wooden sticks, it can easily be adapted for sustainable paper sticks.
How to Make:
Cut paneer into cubes and marinate in a blend of yogurt, turmeric, garam masala, and cumin. Skewer the marinated paneer onto paper sticks with chunks of bell peppers and onions. Grill until the paneer is golden and the veggies are slightly charred.
Sustainable Packaging: Pair this dish with Ecopack’s paper cup moulds for serving chutneys or dips, making it an eco-friendly experience from start to finish.
3. Vegetable Seekh Kebabs
Seekh kebabs are commonly made with minced meat, but the vegetarian version with mashed vegetables is equally delicious. Traditionally served on skewers, using paper sticks makes these kebabs environmentally conscious.
How to Make:
Mix boiled potatoes, carrots, beans, and peas with spices and bread crumbs. Shape the mixture into long kebabs and skewer them onto sustainable paper sticks. Grill or bake the kebabs until crispy.
Environmentally Friendly: By using sustainable alternatives like paper sticks and avoiding wood or plastic, you’re contributing to a healthier planet.
4. Gulab Jamun Cake Pops
For a dessert twist, Gulab Jamun Cake Pops are a fun, fusion-inspired take on the traditional Indian sweet, made more sustainable with paper sticks.
How to Make:
Crumble pre-made gulab jamuns and mix with a small amount of condensed milk until it forms a dough-like consistency. Shape into small balls, insert paper sticks, and refrigerate. Dip each ball into melted chocolate or a glaze of your choice and let it set.
Sustainable Packaging Tip: Use Ecopack’s Laddoo Katori moulds to serve these bite-sized desserts with style and sustainability.
Sustainability at the Core of Our Favorite Dishes
As we continue to enjoy traditional Indian dishes, incorporating sustainability is more important than ever. By opting for sustainable paper sticks over plastic or wooden alternatives, we take a step toward reducing our environmental footprint. Choosing products like Ecopack’s sustainable packaging and paper cup moulds ensures that we can savor our favorite foods while prioritizing the well-being of the planet.
The onus is on us to keep the earth healthier for future generations, and switching to sustainable alternatives is a small yet impactful change. Next time you prepare these delicious dishes, opt for paper sticks to combine tradition with responsibility.
