export const BLOG_POSTS = [
  {
    id: 1,
    slug: "art-of-fermenting-dosa-batter",
    title: "The Art of Fermenting Dosa Batter: A 24-Hour Ritual",
    desc: "Discover the traditional science and family secrets behind cultivating the perfect sourness and crispiness for our signature stone-ground dosas.",
    date: "JULY 15, 2026",
    image: "/images/masala_dosa_luxury.png",
    author: "Chef Mendia Juxef",
    content: "Fermentation is the soul of a perfect dosa. It transforms a simple mixture of rice and lentils into a complex, tangy, and airy batter. At My Dosa Place, our 24-hour ritual involves careful temperature control, precise proportions of wild fermentation, and a lot of patience.\n\nThe result? A dosa that is crisp on the outside, porous on the inside, and packed with flavor that transports you straight to the streets of South India. We source the finest rice and urad dal, soaking them for hours before stone-grinding them to the perfect consistency. This batter is then left to ferment naturally, allowing the wild yeasts to work their magic and develop that signature sour tang that makes our dosas unforgettable."
  },
  {
    id: 2,
    slug: "secret-spices-of-chettinad-cookery",
    title: "Secret Spices of Chettinad Cookery",
    desc: "Unveiling the delicate proportions of kalpasi (stone flower), star anise, and freshly crushed peppercorns that define our royal spice blends.",
    date: "JUNE 28, 2026",
    image: "/images/category_curries.jpg",
    author: "My Dosa Place Culinary Team",
    content: "Chettinad cuisine is renowned for its bold and complex flavors, achieved through a masterful blending of spices. Key ingredients like kalpasi (stone flower) impart a unique, earthy aroma, while star anise adds a touch of sweetness. Freshly crushed peppercorns provide the signature heat.\n\nBy roasting and grinding these spices in-house, we ensure every dish captures the authentic, royal essence of Chettinad cookery. The secret lies not just in the ingredients, but in the precise ratios and the traditional roasting techniques passed down through generations. Each spice blend is a carefully guarded secret, ensuring that every bite of our Chettinad curries is a journey into culinary royalty."
  },
  {
    id: 3,
    slug: "why-brass-cookware-remains-king",
    title: "Why Brass Cookware Remains King in Heritage Dining",
    desc: "How slow-heating copper and brass vessels preserve the vital nutrients and aroma of our house-cooked lentil sambar and vegetable poriyals.",
    date: "MAY 12, 2026",
    image: "/images/south_indian_thali_luxury.png",
    author: "Heritage Preservation Society",
    content: "In our modern kitchens, the wisdom of the past still reigns supreme. Cooking in traditional brass and copper vessels is more than just a nod to heritage; it's a culinary technique that enhances the flavor and nutritional value of our food.\n\nThe slow, even heating of these metals ensures that our sambar and poriyals simmer gently, allowing the spices to meld perfectly and the aromas to flourish without losing their vital nutrients. Beyond functionality, these vessels bring an aesthetic richness to the dining experience, connecting us to the culinary traditions of our ancestors and reminding us that true flavor takes time."
  },
];
