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Read the following essay.

Dumplings: My Favourite Food

Are you fond of eating? The world is filled with many varieties of foods.
Each individual is unique on the basis of their taste. People like different
food items at different times and occasions according to their culture,
tradition and places they live in. As I belong to Nepal and observe its
many cultures, I enjoy different food items. Among them is dumpling,
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which is called momo in Nepali.
Generally, momo is categorized into two types: veg and non-veg. There
are varieties of vegetable dumplings like paneer, mixed vegetable and so
on. Similarly, non-vegetable dumplings come in a long list of varieties,
like chicken, buff, pork, mutton, fish and so on. Momos are served with
pickles, which enrich the taste. Many varieties of pickles, like tomato
pickle, chilly, peanut and other types are served with it.
Basically, I enjoy momo a lot. In fact, I enjoy it so much that I don’t like
to share it, not even with my brother! People think of it as junk food but I
don’t think so. It is because we can make it healthy if we want. I am fond of
it as I can choose from many varieties of it. When it is served hot, it tastes
the best. As I adore the variety in general, I like the stunning smell of all
the different types. The smell of spices, ginger, coriander, onion, chili,
oil and garlic always waters my mouth. Whenever I pass the restaurants
which serve momo, I remember the delicious and yummy taste. Different
shapes, white skin, smooth surface and tempting appearance can attract
any eye. The best part is that when we eat, pickle oozes out. When I sink
my teeth into it, crush stuffs inside, spices, onions and fat, I feel I am in
heaven. I can eat three plates in a single sitting even though I know I will
have a stomach ache afterwards!
Besides, the modern varieties like Fried, Khuwa, C, Sui mai and Momo with
soup which are best served in different restaurants, are becoming popular day
by day. No doubt, momo lovers, like me, are also growing with its growth.

Put into Practice
Prepare a word web collecting ideas and vocabulary to describe a famous
building or structure. Where is it? Who built it? When? What is it used
for? What do you like and dislike about it? Describe it in about 200 words.

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