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o Goan NRIs hoping against hope. (Herald, see post on www.goanet.org) o Konkan Railway has underground plans in Margao. (Herald) o Goa spells out action plan to curb over-speeding. (H) o Tenancy Act to be amended soon, says CM Rane. (H) o Deputy CM opens Braganza hospital at Calangute. (H) o 14 fake helmets seized in raids. (H) o Police drivers unpaid for four months. (H) o Porvorim sans power for over an hour on Mon, transformer fault. o Omani national Saif Aleh, 19, held for overstaying. (H) o Change in uard at Canacona electricity department. (H) o Campal high-tension wire, that injured 3 kids, moved. (H) o Underground cabling underway in city, say officials. (H) o Mormugao council drive to mop up revenue. (H) o Pedestrian, Anand P Naik of Balli, knocked down, killed. (H) o Sripad Verlekar, noted Divar goldsmith, wins national award. (H) o Su-Raj party flays Saleli incident. (H) o Weather: Max 32.8 C, min 18.5 C and relative humidity 57%. Saleli issue has provided a lethal weapon for the BJP to strike at the Rane government, and it appears the BJP will not let go off this 'unusual' opportunity. (H) Goa chief secretary Ms Kiran Dhingra has imposed a penalty on Dr Suhas Gaitonde, then head of the Candolim Primary Health Centre (PHC), while action is being initiated against the Sanitary Inspector Sadashiv Pednekar, in connection with the delay of over a year in issuing an NOC for a construction of a house. (H) Goa police said British citizen Douglas Ian William Rankin, 62, who was arrested in Bangalore with two teenage boys didn't figure in the list of wanted paedophiles available with the Goa authorities. (H) Monday saw a van-load of snachets containing juice of a reputed company being dumped on the edge of the Fatorda lake, attracting attention of passers-by. (H) DEATHS: o Aldona: Maria Antoniete D'Souza, Ticlo of Santerxett o Curtorim: Joaquina Francisca Fernandes, Kirdolem. o Sarzora, Chinchinim: Flaviano Furtado, vice pres sports club. o Ugem Sanguem: Luis "Lisu" Fernandes. o Velsao: Maria Santana Antonia de Souza of Takirvaddo FROM THE GOANET WEBSITE: GOANET A&E BOOKS: The SIXTH NIGHT - Silviano C. Barbosa, 2004: This novel portrays the travails of a Catholic girl growing up in traditional Goa of the 1950s during the last decade of the Portuguese rule. Several reviews included. http://www.goanet.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=268 GOA CUISINE FROM DAISY RODRIGUES: ith its many varieties, rice is probably the most versatile grain of all. Its unique flavor blends with, and complements, almost every food imaginable. From meats to fruits and vegetables, rice adds flavor, texture and nutritional benefits to any dish it accompanies. When combined with legumes, rice becomes an excellent source of protein. "Today, this low-fat nutritional source of carbohydrates is a dietary staple for six out of every 10 people worldwide" Literally hundreds of rice varieties or types exist, but all can be classified as either long-, medium- or short-grain. A basic rule of thumb: the shorter the grain, the greater its tendency to have a starchy character and, therefore, be stickier when cooked. The type of rice used in a given cuisine really reflects cultural proclivities. Asians prefer stickier rice as it is easier to eat according to their customs. Americans, for the most part, prefer a separate, firm, non-sticky grain. Here are some fabulous and easy to prepare rice dishes, I hope you get to try them out. Please send me your feedback to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chicken biryani 2 cups basmati rice, 4 cups chicken stock, 1 chicken,cut into large pieces, 2 tsp cumin powder, 3 cardamoms, 4 cloves, a piece of cinnamon, 2 tsp aniseeds, 2 tsp coriander seeds, 2 bay leaves, 4 big elaichi, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 4 tsp salt, A pinch of nutmeg powder 1/4 tsp yellow color, 1/4 tsp orange color, 1 big onion,finely sliced, 1 tbsp ghee, 1 pod of garlic, 1 tbsp badam(almonds), 1 tbsp kishmish(raisins) Soak basmati rice for half an hour. Make a bag of fine cloth with garlic, big elaichi, bay leaves, aniseeds,and coriander. Cook chicken with 5 cups of water and put masala bag in it. Cook till chicken becomes tender and only 4 cups of water is remaining. Remove chicken pieces and masala bag,and keep aside. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan add onions and fry,when it becomes pink,add cardamoms and 1/2 tsp garam masala powder and 4 cups of water.When it starts boiling add basmati rice and chicken pieces, red chilli powder and cook till water is completely absorbed.Now add badam and kishmish and both the colors and nutmeg powder.Allow to cook on low heat till done. JUST A QUERY: Is anyone reading this in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) or in the Lake Victoria (Kalangala) region of Uganda? These are two points this compiler (FN) will be passing through in early January, while on a writing assignment. 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