Hi Ajay and all, I use a gas cooker with a button instead of a lighter. I first place the pot on the cooker, press the button and turn the knob. The gas turns on. It is very safe for blind users. I was recently told that such cookers are sold in Bangalore. It should be available in other Indian cities as well. My four-burner cooker also has a mettle lid, which I put down when I am done with the cooking. This adds an extra element of safety. Once the lid is down, there is no danger of gas leaking, as the gas turns itself off once the lid is down.
I switched from an electric to a gas cooker about a month ago, and was initially apprehensive about using gas. Now that I am accustomed to using it, I find gas to be more convenient and much faster than electricity. I still cook with relatively low flame in order to keep things under control. And keep the window open if you have a window in the kitchen. Also, try using non-stick pans in order to avoid the consequences of overcooking a dish. Finally, since handles of pots and pans heat up quickly on a gas cooker, I have taken to using pots with handles which come with rubber coating. These are very convenient, especially with small pots used for seasoning. Hope this helps. Geetha -----Original Message----- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ajay Minocha Sent: 12 July 2012 18:03 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi ladies, I know that I advised to put the vassel first but Now I realise that it is only right method in case of small pots. Those big things can distract the lighter from shooting on the correct place. I also saw a stove at my sister's home and that was with 4 burners. One special thing it had was it's lighter button. Just put the vassel and then press the button the gass will light up. Has anybuddy used it? Also give some typs for chappaties. As I also have a great interest in cooking. regards On 7/12/12, bijal patel <bijalpatel...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello all, > Really very happy to see interest in cooking by mails also. > At Payal didi, > I same relized while practising to put vessel and then light the gas, > after three or four strocks, I lighted the gas. I feel it would be > denjarous for me in beginning level because much gas would spraid > during this process. and even I have practised to light gas first and > then put vessel. afterwords, when I will get masteryin this process, I > will try to apply other method. > It seems I need only practice, practice and practice with full > confidence and without fear. I will deffinetly contect all females who > are interested to guide me. > Bijal. > > On 7/12/12, Ashik Hirani <ashikhir...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Dear Ladies, >> >> Nice to see that you all are discussing cooking. As a matter of fact, >> I am also interested in cooking. When my wife is away, I cook Khichdi >> [hotchpotch], tea and coffee. I manage it well. I don't mind when I >> make some mistakes occassionally.. >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "payal" <payal.thereside...@gmail.com> >> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:36 PM >> Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... >> >> >>> Hi bijal, >>> >>> This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to >>> first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you >>> may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if >>> the utensil is on >>> >>> it >>> and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the >>> flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame >>> right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low >>> so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough >>> space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and >>> adjust it to your desire as well. >>> It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. >>> >>> But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences >>> here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any >>> trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes >>> to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used >>> and seasoned to bear the heat and it will not bother you after a >>> while. Your mother is bound to worry, that is why she is there, but >>> she'll get over it soon enough. >>> >>> HTH. >>> >>> Payal >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in >>> [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal >>> patel >>> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:28 PM >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>> >>> Dear Aanandi, >>> I'll contect you off the list. thanks. >>> Thanks radha too. >>> Rajesh sir, >>> Today while practising with off gas, to light the gas and put the >>> vessel, i relized, i am more comfortable first to light the gas and >>> then put vessel like Mamta. >>> Members are requested to throw light on this which method is safe >>> for us. >>> .first light the gas and then put vessel? >>> .first put vessel and then light gas? >>> Mukesh Sir, >>> Send me the book on: >>> bijalpatel...@gmail.com >>> >>> >>> On 7/12/12, mukesh jain <mukesh.jai...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Hello, I have the audio book called cooking without looking. I >>>> don't know about the method of cooking on gase but certainly by >>>> reading this book I have learnt few small recipies on microwave >>>> oven. this is the Great resource for the visually impaired to have >>>> the knowledge of cooking technics. I don't know sharing the link >>>> for this book would be allowed on the list so if you are interested >>>> to listen to this book then kindly contact me off the list. kindly >>>> Author: Esther Knudson Tipps, >>>> >>>> Cooking methods and techniques developed through research at the >>>> Texas School for the Blind. In addition to recipes, the book gives >>>> basic principles of meal planning, marketing, food preparation, >>>> table service, and food storage. >>>> >>>> Any way, I would like to share few links amongst you on this topic >>>> which will let you download the accessible guide in text format, >>>> view important tips, technics and ideas for cooking in context to >>>> the persons with visual impairment. >>>> http://www.perkins.org/resources/scout/cooking-and-kitchen-safety/ >>>> >>>> http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2008/10/how_the_blind_cook >>>> .php >>>> >>>> http://www.afb.org/section.aspx?SectionID=40&TopicID=217&DocumentID >>>> =2229 >>>> >>>> http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm >>>> >>>> http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.h >>>> tml >>>> >>>> hope this may be of some use. >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh <rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in> wrote: >>>>> Well, Mamta, nicely explained. >>>>> But why don't you put the vessel first on the gas and then light >>>>> the gas? >>>>> At least I did it in my rudimentary attempts to make tea, rice >>>>> etc. in days gone by. >>>>> Now, thankfully, I am relieved of all such chores by my sweet >>>>> wife, but >>>>> >>>>> I >>>>> do >>>>> appreciate that all should learn at least rudimentary cooking >>>>> skills for a rainy day... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in >>>>> [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta >>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM >>>>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>>>> >>>>> Well Hi dear Bijal, >>>>> >>>>> Cooking involved a lot of tips and tricks. >>>>> I my self cook daily as far as cooking is concern mostly 2 times a >>>>> day in the morning that is Tiffin's for office and then at night >>>>> which is extensive cooking. >>>>> >>>>> well as far as rice is concern, >>>>> you can cook it in the pressure cooker or a electric rice cooker. >>>>> or in >>>>> >>>>> a >>>>> normal pot as well. >>>>> same with dal mostly first boil in the pressure cooker. then we >>>>> can cook it in a pot as well. >>>>> as far as vegetable is concern use pots or pans instead. >>>>> >>>>> the method which I use to keep any type of vessel on the gas is that. >>>>> first its like this. most of these things will only come out of >>>>> practice. >>>>> however hard I will try to explain to you it will not be as >>>>> effective as you practicing it. well so its time and practice. >>>>> what you can do that. >>>>> at first tell mom at I will make one dish per day. start from >>>>> something simple. >>>>> keep the fear out of your mind that I will get burnt or something >>>>> will happen to me. >>>>> be confident that I will do it. >>>>> keep the ingredient of what ever you want to make ready before >>>>> hand in front of you I mean near you as your hand can reach to >>>>> grab it easily to put it in the vessel to cook. >>>>> as you will not have much time once the gas is on to go and find >>>>> it so you have to know the lay out of your kitchen very perfectly. >>>>> >>>>> then before lighting the gas feel it and touch it just when its >>>>> empty feel the distance between you and the gas very perfectly. >>>>> practice keeping the empty vessel on the off gas many times may be >>>>> 10 times or so. >>>>> and then now light the gas and keep the vessel in the same way. >>>>> Normally I use my right hand to on the gas I mean to turn the knob >>>>> of the gas on and the left hand for pressing the button of the >>>>> lighter. >>>>> >>>>> once its on I just keep the lighter on its place and keep the >>>>> vessel on the gas to get hot with my left hand it self. >>>>> mean while with the right hand I grab oil and other ingredients >>>>> and bring them in front of me and start to put one by one as its >>>>> turn comes. >>>>> that will happen with you once you can find out from your mom that >>>>> when to put what and may be she may have some sequences for you. >>>>> at first you can also practice like your mom standing with you and >>>>> giving you things one by one to put. you only do the putting and >>>>> cooking. >>>>> that will first make you confident in cooking and then you can >>>>> practice other things like material finding later. >>>>> >>>>> I can help to teach you and there are so many things to say about >>>>> cooking that I just do not understand that what to write and what >>>>> not to. >>>>> but just remember that you have to be safe first. I mean that >>>>> while cooking you will always you will have to have a cotton >>>>> cloth I mean a napkin at hand for catching the vessel if its >>>>> moving from its place or you have to move it any where even a >>>>> little bit. >>>>> do not wait for it to fall or tilt completely. >>>>> it can hurt you. I mean the hot oil can spill and you can be hurt >>>>> by that. >>>>> if you at all feel any danger at any time the first thing is just >>>>> close the gas from the knob and then touch and feel with the help >>>>> of the napkin that what is wrong and what to do to rectify it. may >>>>> be the vessel may need you to keep it properly if its shifted by >>>>> mistake even a little bit. >>>>> lets see that how much this will help you. >>>>> do you even understand what I have to say? >>>>> >>>>> Hope that I am clear. >>>>> >>>>> if anything then do feel free to write back to me. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks. >>>>> >>>>> Rgds >>>>> >>>>> Mamta. >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "bijal patel" <bijalpatel...@gmail.com> >>>>> To: "accessindia" <accessindia@accessindia.org.in>; "list" >>>>> <l...@voicevision.in> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 9:53 PM >>>>> Subject: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Dear all, >>>>> Since long I have been observing there is no thread regarding in >>>>> the area of cooking for vi people on such mailing list. It's also >>>>> the most powerful and necessary independent skill for us. Well, >>>>> Nowadays my mummy is teaching me to cook. I am late blind, so she >>>>> is confused somewhere how to treat me in this learning process, >>>>> but still better then earlier. >>>>> I am unable to adjust vessel properly on gas after burning the gas. >>>>> After practising, it's also good then previous, but still >>>>> everytime I have fear of falling vessel while cooking. 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