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People News Baby News Adele Pereira and Steevan D'Souza are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jake Nolan, on May 10, 2011. CONGRATS TO OUR GRADS ! Melissa deSa, MD, daughter of Carmen and Victor deSa, completed her Psychiatry residency at Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center. She has accepted a faculty appointment at Strong's Psychiatric Emergency Room. Baby News Dr. Kezia and Aldrin Alberto, together with their sons, Ahren and Aidan, are proud to announce the birth of Andrew Manual on July 8, 2011. Goan Gourmet Karahi Chicken with Vegetables by Munita Fernandes Serves 4 l lb chicken tenders or skinless, boneless chicken breast Chilli Paste or minced chilies to taste Canned crushed tomatoes 1 tbspn each of finely chopped Ginger and Garlic Fresh vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, beans, etc)in bite-size pieces 1 cup/250 ml of diced tomatoes 1 medium green or red pepper Powdered dried fenugreek leaves ( kasuri methi ) (optional ) 1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside. 2. Heat oil over high heat in large skillet or wok. Add onion and cook until golden brown. Add ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add salt, chili paste, crushed tomato and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken and cook for 4 more minutes. Add vegetables and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is firm and opaque, add yogurt and mix well. 3. Reduce heat to medium, add fresh tomatoes, bell pepper and dried fenugreek leaves and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 minutes until peppers are just tender. Serve with naan or white rice. 7
REMINISCING DOWN MEMORY LANE – 20 glorious years Valerie Moniz Twenty years ago a few Goans met to discuss the hosting of a dance in New Jersey. That germ of an idea led to the formation of the Goan Association of New Jersey, Inc., an organization dedicated to promoting Goan culture, sharing our common heritage and bonding with other Goans in the region. That first Christmas dance in 1991 was held at the VFW Hall in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The organizing committee, Agnelo and Maria Gomes, Bambino and Wilma Martins, and yours truly, provided the planning, logistical support, and financial backing needed to make this first event a huge success. The event was promoted by word of mouth, and 80 people attended. The success of that first dance propelled the committee to add other events to the calendar and the GOANJ was born. Shortly thereafter, a newsletter called the “Goan Connection” was launched to establish a link with members and to keep them abreast of GOANJ news and events. As we grew socially and financially, the GOANJ decided to take on another important role – to address various social concerns in Goa by helping out Goans in need. A Caring Committee was formed to identify outreach opportunities and manage our charitable endeavors. A Prayer Chain group was started to pray for the special intentions of the families and friends of GOANJ members. Clothing and food drives were launched to help the Salvation Army in New Brunswick, and more recently, GOANJ members have been serving as volunteers at the Mother Theresa Soup Kitchen in Newark. In 2001, the GOANJ celebrated its 10th anniversary with a grand dance at the Ukranian Cultural Center in Somerset. Subsequent Christmas dances have been held there as well. To mark our 20th anniversary, the GOANJ Planning Committee has decided to take the celebrations up a notch. The venue for the 20th Anniversary Gala Ball will be the posh and elegant Royal Alberts Palace in Fords, NJ. On December 17, 2011, two great Goan bands will rock the hall, and attendees will be treated to an excellent spread and premium drinks. The GOANJ has been blessed with 20 years of growth, fun and friendships. We welcome you and your friends to join in the celebrations to commemorate this wonderful event. The Goan Association of New Jersey is now on Facebook. Come join us at www.facebook.com/GOANJ and become a fan by clicking the “like” button. 8
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