I do honor the expert advice on cooking by Payal and others. However, I do wonder the risk when the flame is not fired in first few attempts is the same irrespective of the fact whether the vessel is on the gas or not, you would have to give it a break, switch off the knob, and again begin the effort. Yes, I agree it makes it a bit difficult to light the burner if the vessel is already placed on it, so chances of misfiring do increase slightly.
-----Original Message----- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:59 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi all, I am not a cook. But I can make tea on my own. I always put the utensil on the stove and then burn it. This way I can make sure the utensil is properly placed without tilting to one side or the other. Then I touch the burner with my hand, place the lighter right there, and shoot the lighter. As others said, the only risk is when the lighter doesn't burn in the first few attempts as the gas spreads near your hand and the fire may spread towards you. But when I can't do in the first few attempts, I turn the burner, wait for a few minutes, and then try it again. I reiterate, I'm not at all a regular cooker. So, this is not an expert speaking. On 7/12/12, payal <payal.thereside...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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.html >> >> 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. Is there special tips or >>> tricks for this? >>> This is very practical subject, so will any blind female who knows >>> cooking share contact number with me? >>> bijalpatel...@gmail.com >>> Any guidelines will be highly appreciated in this regard. >>> Thanks. >>> Bijal Patel. >>> >>> >>> Search for old postings at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please >>> visit the list home page at >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >>> --- Disclaimer --- The information in this mail is confidential and is >>> intended solely for addressee. Access to this mail by anyone else is >>> unauthorised. Copying or further distribution beyond the original >>> recipient >>> may be unlawful. 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