* Categories are rendered in the exact order they appear here on /menu.
* Each category has a stable `id` used for:
* - URL hash navigation (#street-food)
* - IntersectionObserver active state
* - Category filter pills (the beautiful sliding gold indicator)
*
* Keep descriptions concise (1–2 lines max) — the design is generous but not verbose.
*/
exportconstmenuCategories: MenuCategory[]=[
{
id:"street-food",
name:"Street Food & Starters",
items:[
{id:"samosa-aloo",name:"Samosa Aloo Veg",description:"Crispy fried triangular pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas.",price: 34,image:"aloo-samosa.jpg",video:"samosa-aloo.mp4"},
{id:"samosa-keema",name:"Samosa Keema",description:"Flaky pastries stuffed with spiced minced meat filling.",price: 39,image:"keema-samosa.jpg",video:"samosa-keema.mp4"},
{id:"samosa-chat",name:"Samosa Chat",description:"Crispy samosas topped with spicy chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys and fresh herbs.",price: 89,image:"samosa-chaat.jpg",video:"samosa-chaat.mp4"},
{id:"chana-chat",name:"Chana Chat",description:"Tangy spiced chickpeas mixed with potatoes, onions, tomatoes and chutneys.",price: 69,image:"chana-chaat.jpg",video:"chana-chaat.mp4"},
{id:"panipuri",name:"Panipuri / Golgappe",description:"Crispy hollow puris filled with spiced chickpeas and potatoes, served with tangy tamarind water.",price: 69,image:"panipuri.jpg",video:"panipuri.mp4"},
{id:"keema-naan-starter",name:"Keema Naan",description:"Soft naan bread stuffed with spiced minced meat, baked until golden.",price: 75,image:"keema-naan.jpg",video:"keema-naan.mp4"},
],
},
{
id:"vegetarian",
name:"Vegetarian",
items:[
{id:"palak-paneer",name:"Palak Paneer",description:"Cottage cheese cooked in a creamy spinach gravy with mild spices and aromatic herbs.",price: 139,image:"palak-paneer.jpg",video:"palak-paneer.mp4",isVegetarian: true},
{id:"shahi-paneer",name:"Shahi Paneer",description:"Soft cottage cheese in a rich, creamy cashew and tomato gravy with Indian spices.",price: 139,image:"shahi-paneer.jpg",video:"shahi-paneer.mp4",isVegetarian: true},
{id:"malai-kofta",name:"Malai Kofta",description:"Soft vegetable koftas simmered in a rich and creamy onion-tomato gravy with mild spices.",price: 139,image:"malai-kofta.jpg",video:"malai-kofta.mp4",isVegetarian: true},
{id:"daal-makhani",name:"Daal Makhani",description:"Slow-cooked black lentils in a buttery, creamy tomato gravy with aromatic spices.",price: 139,image:"daal-makhani.jpg",video:"daal-makhani.mp4",isVegetarian: true},
{id:"lahore-chana",name:"Lahore Chana",description:"Spiced chickpeas cooked in a tangy onion-tomato gravy with traditional Punjabi spices.",price: 139,image:"lahore-chana.jpg",video:"lahore-chana.mp4",isVegetarian: true},
],
},
{
id:"meat",
name:"Meat",
items:[
{id:"lamm-palak",name:"Lamm Palak",description:"Tender lamb cooked with fresh spinach in a mild, flavorful gravy.",price: 179,image:"lamm-palak.jpg",video:"lamm-palak.mp4"},
{id:"lamm-vindaloo",name:"Lamm Vindaloo",description:"Spicy and tangy lamb curry in a vinegar and chili-based sauce.",price: 179,image:"lamm-vindaloo.jpg",video:"lamm-vindaloo.mp4"},
{id:"lamm-rogan-josh",name:"Lamm Rogan Josh",description:"Aromatic lamb curry simmered in a rich yogurt and Kashmiri spice gravy.",price: 199,image:"lamm-rogan-josh.jpg",video:"lamm-rogan-josh.mp4"},
{id:"lamm-karahi",name:"Lamm Karahi",description:"Lamb pieces stir-fried in a wok with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.",price: 179,image:"lamm-karahi.jpg",video:"lamm-karahi.mp4"},
{id:"bong-nihari",name:"Bong Nihari",description:"Slow-cooked beef shank in a rich, aromatic gravy, traditionally served with naan.",price: 199,image:"bong-nihari.jpg",video:"bong-nihari.mp4"},
{id:"paye",name:"Paye",description:"Slow-simmered lamb trotters in a thick, spicy and flavorful gravy.",price: 149,image:"paye.jpg",video:"paye.mp4"},
],
},
{
id:"burger-sandwich",
name:"Burger & Sandwich",
items:[
{id:"shahi-burger",name:"Shahi Burger",description:"Juicy spiced meat patty in a soft bun with special sauces, lettuce and tomatoes.",price: 119,image:"shahi-burger.jpg",video:"shahi-burger.mp4"},
{id:"shami-sandwich",name:"Shami Sandwich Menu",description:"Spiced minced meat shami kebab patties served in bread with chutney and onions.",price: 99,image:"shami-sandwich.jpg",video:"shami-sandwich.mp4"},
],
},
{
id:"chicken",
name:"Chicken",
items:[
{id:"chicken-biryani",name:"Chicken Biryani",description:"Fragrant aged basmati rice layered with tender spiced chicken, saffron and caramelized onions.",price: 149,image:"chicken-biryani.jpg",video:"chicken-biryani.mp4"},
{id:"chicken-tikka",name:"Chicken Tikka",description:"Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled in a tandoor.",price: 149,image:"chicken-tikka.jpg",video:"chicken-tikka.mp4"},
{id:"tikka-boti",name:"Tikka Boti",description:"Tender chicken chunks marinated in spices and grilled on skewers.",price: 149,image:"chicken-tikka.jpg",video:"tikka-boti.mp4"},
{id:"chicken-karahi",name:"Chicken Karahi",description:"Wok-tossed chicken in a robust tomato, chili and ginger gravy.",price: 149,image:"chicken-karahi.jpg",video:"chicken-karahi.mp4"},
{id:"lahore-sizzler",name:"Lahore Sizzler",description:"Sizzling platter of marinated chicken with vegetables and spicy sauces.",price: 169,image:"lahore-sizzler.jpg",video:"lahore-sizzler.mp4"},
{id:"butter-chicken",name:"Butter Chicken",description:"Tender chicken in a creamy tomato and butter gravy with mild spices.",price: 149,image:"butter-chicken.jpg"},
{id:"chicken-haleem",name:"Chicken Haleem",description:"Slow-cooked shredded chicken with lentils, wheat and aromatic spices.",price: 149,image:"chicken-haleem.jpg",video:"chicken-haleem.mp4"},
],
},
{
id:"pizza",
name:"Pizza",
items:[
{id:"lahore-pizza",name:"Lahore Pizza",description:"Pizza topped with spiced chicken, onions and special Lahori sauces on a crispy base.",price: 119,image:"lahore-pizza.jpg",video:"lahore-pizza.mp4"},
{id:"kebab-pizza",name:"Kebab Pizza",description:"Pizza with minced meat kebab topping, cheese, onions and aromatic spices.",price: 119,image:"kebab-pizza.jpg",video:"kebab-pizza.mp4"},
{id:"peshawari-pizza",name:"Peshawari Pizza",description:"Naan-style pizza with tender meat, nuts, raisins and Peshawari spices.",price: 119,image:"peshawari-pizza.jpg",video:"peshawari-pizza.mp4"},
{id:"veg-pizza",name:"Veg Pizza",description:"Vegetarian pizza loaded with fresh vegetables, cheese and tomato sauce.",price: 109,image:"veg-pizza.jpg",isVegetarian: true},
],
},
{
id:"naan-roll",
name:"Naan Roll",
items:[
{id:"tikka-boti-roll",name:"Tikka Boti Roll",description:"Grilled chicken tikka wrapped in soft naan with mint chutney and onions.",price: 99,image:"tikka-boti-roll.jpg",video:"tikka-boti-roll.mp4"},
{id:"kebab-roll",name:"Kebab Roll",description:"Spiced minced meat kebab wrapped in naan with chutney, salad and sauces.",price: 99,image:"kebab-roll.jpg",video:"kebab-roll.mp4"},
{id:"falafel-roll",name:"Falafel Roll",description:"Crispy falafel wrapped in naan with vegetables, hummus and tangy sauces.",price: 99,image:"falafel-roll.jpg",video:"falafel-roll.mp4",isVegetarian: true},
{id:"paneer-roll",name:"Paneer Roll",description:"Grilled paneer cubes wrapped in naan with spices, chutney and fresh vegetables.",price: 99,image:"paneer-roll.jpg",video:"paneer-roll.mp4",isVegetarian: true},
],
},
{
id:"sweets",
name:"Sweets / Mithai",
items:[
{id:"namakpare",name:"Namak Paray",description:"Crispy, savory fried flour snacks seasoned with carom seeds and salt.",image:"namakpare.jpg",video:"namakpare.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"shakar-paray",name:"Shakar Paray",description:"Sweet crispy flour bites coated in sugar syrup — a classic mithai snack.",image:"shakar-paray.jpg",video:"shakar-paray.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"jalebi",name:"Jalebi",description:"Crispy golden saffron spirals soaked in fragrant sugar syrup.",image:"jalebi.jpg",video:"jalebi.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"gajar-halwa",name:"Gajar Halwa",description:"Sweet carrot pudding cooked slowly with milk, sugar, ghee and nuts.",image:"gajar-halwa.jpg",video:"gajar-halwa.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"gajar-barfi",name:"Gajar Barfi",description:"Rich carrot fudge made with milk, ghee and nuts — dense and aromatic.",image:"gajar-barfi.jpg",video:"gajar-barfi.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"habshi-halwa",name:"Habshi Halwa",description:"Dark, caramelised semolina halwa slow-cooked with ghee, milk and nuts.",image:"habshi-halwa.jpg",video:"habshi-halwa.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"gulab-jaman",name:"Gulab Jamun",description:"Soft milk-solid dumplings soaked in rose-cardamom sugar syrup.",image:"gulab-jaman.jpg",video:"gulab-jaman.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"lambay-gulab-jaman",name:"Lambay Gulab Jamun",description:"Elongated gulab jamun with extra syrup — a Shahi Sweets favourite.",image:"lambay-gulab-jaman.jpg",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"cream-gulab-jaman",name:"Cream Gulab Jamun",description:"Gulab jamun filled with creamy centre, finished in fragrant syrup.",image:"cream-gulab-jaman.jpg",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"ras-gulay",name:"Ras Gulay",description:"Spongy cottage-cheese balls in light sugar syrup — chilled and refreshing.",image:"ras-gulay.jpg",video:"ras-gulay.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"rasmalai",name:"Rasmalai",description:"Soft cheese dumplings soaked in chilled sweetened milk with cardamom and saffron.",image:"rasmalai.jpg",video:"rasmalai.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"cham-cham",name:"Cham Cham",description:"Oval Bengali sweet coated in coconut or pistachio — soft and milky.",image:"cham-cham.jpg",video:"cham-cham.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"paira",name:"Paira",description:"Traditional milk fudge sweet with a smooth, grainy texture.",image:"paira.jpg",video:"paira.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"laddu",name:"Laddu",description:"Round gram-flour and ghee sweet balls — festive and aromatic.",image:"laddu.jpg",video:"laddu.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"qalakand",name:"Kalakand",description:"Grainy milk cake sweet flavoured with cardamom — fresh and delicate.",image:"qalakand.jpg",video:"qalakand.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"patisa",name:"Patisa",description:"Flaky, layered soan papdi-style sweet that crumbles and melts on the tongue.",image:"patisa.jpg",video:"patisa.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"baisan-patisa",name:"Besan Patisa",description:"Gram-flour patisa with crisp layers and a nutty, buttery finish.",image:"baisan-patisa.jpg",video:"baisan-patisa.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"plain-barfi",name:"Plain Barfi",description:"Classic milk barfi set with sugar and cardamom — simple and elegant.",image:"plain-barfi.jpg",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"badam-barfi",name:"Badam Barfi",description:"Rich almond barfi with ground nuts and a smooth, luxurious bite.",image:"badam-barfi.jpg",video:"badam-barfi.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"pistachio-barfi",name:"Pistachio Barfi",description:"Vibrant pistachio barfi — nutty, fragrant and beautifully green.",image:"pistachio-barfi.jpg",video:"pistachio-barfi.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"pink-barfi",name:"Pink Barfi",description:"Festive pink milk barfi with a soft texture and delicate sweetness.",image:"pink-barfi.jpg",video:"pink-barfi.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"coconut-barfi",name:"Coconut Barfi",description:"Coconut-forward barfi with tropical aroma and a chewy-soft bite.",image:"coconut-barfi.jpg",video:"coconut-barfi.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"chocolate-barfi",name:"Chocolate Barfi",description:"Milk barfi blended with cocoa — a modern twist on a classic sweet.",image:"chocolate-barfi.jpg",video:"chocolate-barfi.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"baisan-barfi",name:"Besan Barfi",description:"Roasted gram-flour barfi with ghee and sugar — warm and nutty.",image:"baisan-barfi.jpg",video:"baisan-barfi.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"milk-cake-plain",name:"Milk Cake",description:"Caramelised milk cake with a dense, fudgy centre and golden crust.",image:"milk-cake-plain.jpg",video:"milk-cake-plain.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"milk-cake-khajoor",name:"Milk Cake Khajoor",description:"Milk cake with dates — rich, chewy and naturally sweet.",image:"milk-cake-khajoor.jpg",video:"milk-cake-khajoor.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"milk-cake-akhrot",name:"Milk Cake Akhrot",description:"Milk cake studded with walnuts for extra crunch and depth.",image:"milk-cake-akhrot.jpg",video:"milk-cake-akhrot.mp4",...WEIGHT_SWEET_PRICING},
{id:"kulfi",name:"Kulfi",description:"Creamy traditional frozen milk dessert with cardamom, pistachios and saffron.",price: 39,image:"kulfi.jpg",video:"kulfi.mp4"},
],
},
{
id:"drinks",
name:"Drinks",
items:[
{id:"masala-chai",name:"Masala Chai",description:"Traditional spiced tea brewed with milk, cardamom, ginger and aromatic spices.",price: 39,image:"masala-chai.jpg"},
{id:"mango-lassi",name:"Mango Lassi",description:"Refreshing sweet yogurt drink blended with ripe mango and cardamom.",price: 45,image:"mango-lassi.jpg",video:"mango-lassi.mp4"},
{id:"coca-cola",name:"Coca-Cola",description:"Classic chilled cola soft drink.",price: 29,video:"coca-cola.mp4"},
{id:"pepsi-fanta",name:"Pepsi / Fanta",description:"Refreshing cola or orange flavored carbonated beverage.",price: 29,video:"pepsi-fanta.mp4"},
{id:"sprite-ramlosa",name:"Sprite / Ramlösa",description:"Crisp lemon-lime soda or sparkling mineral water.",price: 29,video:"sprite-ramlosa.mp4"},
{id:"energy-drink",name:"Energy Drink",description:"Caffeinated beverage for an instant energy boost.",price: 39,video:"energy-drink.mp4"},
{id:"juice",name:"Juice",description:"Fresh fruit juice, typically mango or other seasonal flavors.",price: 20,image:"mango-juice.jpg"},
{id:"coffee",name:"Coffee",description:"Freshly brewed hot coffee.",price: 39,image:"black-coffee.jpg"},
{id:"latte",name:"Latte",description:"Espresso coffee with steamed milk and a light layer of foam.",price: 49,image:"latte.jpg",video:"latte.mp4"},
{id:"cappuccino",name:"Cappuccino",description:"Espresso topped with steamed milk and thick foam.",price: 49,image:"cappuccino.jpg"},
{id:"tea",name:"Tea",description:"Traditional hot black tea, served plain or with milk.",price: 30,video:"tea.mp4"},
],
},
];
/**
* UTILITY EXPORT
*
* Flattened list of every single menu item across all categories.
*
* Current use cases:
* - Future global search / command palette
* - Admin tools that need to iterate over everything
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