🌙 Late Night Grind: Tofu, Spinach, and Green Pea Curry

Hustle Recipe Stats:

• 🧠 Focus Level: High
• 💤 Food Coma Risk: Zero
• ⚡ Energy Duration: Long-lasting
• 🛠️ Prep Time: Fast

The Grind Fuel (Instructions):

• Gather Ingredients: Assemble all necessary ingredients.
• Prep Tofu:
  • Drain and press extra-firm tofu for 20-30 minutes; cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Chop Fresh Ingredients: Dice onion, mince garlic and ginger, and chop spinach.
• Toast Spices:
  • In a pan over medium heat, toast 1 tsp turmeric, 1.5 Tbsp cumin, and 2 tsp garam masala for 4 minutes; remove and set aside.
• Blend Spinach Mix:
  • In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, ginger, and a handful of spinach into a paste; gradually add more spinach until fully blended.
• Cook Tofu:
  • In a skillet, heat oil and cook tofu until golden, tossing constantly.
• Add Spices:
  • Stir toasted spices into the tofu until fully coated.
• Combine Ingredients:
  • Add spinach mixture, 1 cup vegetable broth, chili paste, lemon juice, strained tomatoes, sugar, and salt; mix well.
• Simmer:
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes to reduce liquid.
• Add Peas:
  • Stir in 1 cup frozen peas; adjust salt to taste.
• Finish with Coconut Milk:
  • Pour in ½ can of coconut milk, stir, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
• Garnish and Serve:
  • Top with fresh cilantro before serving.

💡 Hustle Hack:

This light meal fuels your late-night grind without the heaviness of takeout, helping maintain clarity and focus for productive hours ahead!