[
  {
    "id": 1,
    "title": "The Secrets of Crafting the Perfect Crispy Dosa",
    "slug": "secrets-perfect-crispy-dosa",
    "image": "/dine360_theme_shivasakthi/static/src/img/assets/images/blog/blog_dosa_making.jpg",
    "category": "Recipe",
    "date": "May 15, 2026",
    "day": "15",
    "month": "May",
    "excerpt": "Discover the culinary art behind Shiva Sakthi's signature dosas. Learn how our chefs achieve the perfect crispiness using age-old fermentation techniques and spices.",
    "content": "<p>At Shiva Sakthi Restaurant, the dosa isn't just a dish; it's a craft perfected over decades. The secret to our golden, paper-thin crispy dosas lies in the fermentation process. Our chefs soak premium quality parboiled rice and urad dal, grinding them to a silky batter that is fermented for exactly 12 hours at a precise temperature.</p><p>Cooked on a heavy iron griddle seasoned with sesame oil, each dosa is hand-spread in quick circular motions. Whether you enjoy the classic Masala Dosa or our fiery Mysore Dosa, every bite delivers the authentic taste of South India.</p>"
  },
  {
    "id": 2,
    "title": "Why Our Unlimited Thali is Mississauga's Favorite Lunch Choice",
    "slug": "unlimited-thali-mississauga-favorite",
    "image": "/dine360_theme_shivasakthi/static/src/img/assets/images/blog/blog_thali_experience.jpg",
    "category": "Dining",
    "date": "June 1, 2026",
    "day": "01",
    "month": "Jun",
    "excerpt": "A feast fit for royalty! Read about the journey of our Unlimited South Indian Thali, featuring a harmonious blend of curries, rasam, and fresh payasam.",
    "content": "<p>For anyone craving a comprehensive South Indian feast, the Shiva Sakthi Unlimited Thali is the ultimate experience. Served on a traditional banana leaf, it offers a rotating menu of up to 10 authentic items, including Sambar, Rasam, Kara Kuzhambu, Poriyal, Kootu, and crunchy appalams, ending with a sweet, rich Payasam.</p><p>We believe in hospitality that makes you feel at home. That's why our thali is served with unlimited refills of rice and curries, cooked fresh every day with locally sourced ingredients and spices imported from South India.</p>"
  },
  {
    "id": 3,
    "title": "A Guide to South Indian Spices and Their Health Benefits",
    "slug": "guide-south-indian-spices-benefits",
    "image": "/dine360_theme_shivasakthi/static/src/img/assets/images/blog/blog_south_indian_spices.jpg",
    "category": "Health",
    "date": "June 7, 2026",
    "day": "07",
    "month": "Jun",
    "excerpt": "Explore the medicinal and culinary secrets of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida that give our dishes their rich flavor profile.",
    "content": "<p>South Indian cuisine is celebrated not just for its rich aromas but also for its digestive and therapeutic benefits. Key spices such as turmeric, mustard seeds, fenugreek, and curry leaves are rich in antioxidants and aid digestion.</p><p>At Shiva Sakthi, we use these spices mindfully. Tempered in hot oil at the end of cooking (a process called *tadka*), they release essential oils that enhance the taste and wellness of our sambars, curries, and chutneys.</p>"
  }
]
