NIGHT GRIND: Easy Eggplant Curry Inspired by Baingan Bharta

🌙 Late Night Grind: Easy Bharta-Style Eggplant Curry

NIGHT GRIND STATS:

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

The Grind Fuel (Instructions)

1. Gather Ingredients: Preheat oven to 450℉.
2. Prep Veggies:
   • Quarter 2 eggplants and 3 Roma tomatoes.
   • Peel 2 garlic cloves and dice 1 small onion.
3. Season Veggies: Toss eggplant and tomatoes in 1 Tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp salt.
4. Roast: Spread on a baking sheet; roast for 35 minutes.
5. Toast Spices:
   • In a dry skillet, toast ½ Tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp cumin, and ¼ tsp black pepper for 3 minutes.
6. Build Base:
   • Add 1 Tbsp butter, remaining olive oil, onions, and ½ Tbsp red curry paste. Cook for 5-7 minutes until onions soften.
7. Add Aromatics:
   • Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
   • Switch oven to broil if veggies have 3-5 minutes left.
8. Combine:
   • Add roasted veggies and ¼ cup parsley to skillet.
9. Mash:
   • Use a spoon to mash until mixed and saucy.
10. Simmer:
    • Let simmer for 10 minutes. Serve hot with rice or naan.

💡 HUSTLE HACK: This light meal fuels your brain without the sluggishness of heavy takeout, keeping you sharp and productive through the night.