Delhi, June 07: In a bizarre case of choking hazard, a man lost his life after he choked on a momo, a popular street food, Republic reported.
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Following his tragic death, AIIMS (Experts at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences) issued a warning to raise awareness of the chances of choking hazards due to the ‘slippery consistency’ and ‘small shape’ of a momo.
The popular Asian dish is a bite-size dumpling made out of dough with a variety of stuffing including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
While they are usually steamed in order to be prepared, over the years, different versions of its varieties have surfaced including fried, tandoori, gravy and chocolate momos. They are a popular street food delicacy across Indian regions.