I first had Thakali food several years __________ at a beautiful little spot near Pokhra in Nepal. ______ days ago, in Kathmandu, I had _________ great Thakali thaali. I am _______ drooling at the memory of the big platter that was placed _______ me, each docket a colourful little splash. There was the beautiful green of some sautéed leaves, the dark brown _______ a light dal, gold of fried potatoes, the white of the rice at the centre, and sundry other drool-worthy colours.   the big platter that was placed _______ me