6 months of lifting and I still look like I only eat Samosas.

Need some honest advice because I’m about to lose it. I’m 5'9, 72kg, classic skinny-fat. Thin arms but the belly just refuses to leave. I’ve been hitting the gym 5 days a week—mostly compound lifts, heavy as I can—and I’ve definitely gotten stronger. My bench went from the bar to 60kg, so something is happening. But man, when I look in the mirror without a pump, I just look… soft. My family keeps saying "Body ban rahi hai," but I know they’re just being nice lol. I think my diet is the issue. I’m mostly vegetarian and getting 120g of protein feels like a full-time job. Am I cutting too hard? Or am I just not lifting heavy enough? Honestly feel like quitting and just becoming a cardio warrior at this point.