Hello, I found this mail as a personel mail.
hi payal didi, I think at beginning level, my hands are the best to drop vegetables in oil. let me practise for some days more and then catch you. On 7/14/12, bijal patel <[email protected]> wrote: > What did you see any personal in this mail? > On 7/14/12, Phen Varghese <[email protected]> wrote: >> Personel Mail? >> Is this allowed in the list? >> >> Regard's, >> >> Phen Varghese >> >> On 7/14/12, bijal patel <[email protected]> wrote: >>> hi payal didi, >>> I think at beginning level, my hands are the best to drop vegetables >>> in oil. let me practise for some days more and then catch you. >>> >>> On 7/13/12, payal <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Congratulations, Bijal. Good going. >>>> >>>> The only thing one can do to be careful not to spill oil out of the >>>> cooking >>>> utensil is to get an idea of where the rim of the container is, then >>>> bring >>>> your hand or whatever container may have your vegetable to go onto the >>>> fire >>>> and lightly drop it into the oil. Initially, it is scary because you are >>>> trying to save the oil from splashing onto your hand, but if you put the >>>> vegetable into another container, steel one, so it doesn't singe when >>>> touched to the rim of the hot utensil on the fire, just tilt the >>>> container >>>> of the vegetable into the pan on the fire. It will splash some, because >>>> of >>>> some water content in it, but slow and steady, you'll definitely get >>>> there. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [email protected] >>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of bijal patel >>>> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>>> >>>> Hi Prateek and all, >>>> Really it seems good to have interest in cooking. It inspires many >>>> males to go ahead in this field. >>>> Well, It was very much difficult for me to convince my mum before two >>>> months because of my late and total absent of sight. I had been trying >>>> these efforts since 2009 after taking basic training from Mitra >>>> Jyothi. Really there is broad difference between to learn in training >>>> institute and learn in our home itself. But at last, I’ve won this >>>> bettle completely..smiles.. >>>> Well friends, Today I cooked Capsicum curry in lunch and followed many >>>> instructions given by you. I chopped Capsicum, remove all seeds >>>> carefully myself and no difficulty. Even today after lighting the >>>> gas, I put vessel directly on its specific place and checked also. >>>> Suddenly my mum told, good Bijal, perfect. Everything was fine till >>>> end. >>>> But I faced one problem while adding vegetable in oil. Few drops of >>>> oil spraided outside on the gas. I could not realized but my mum >>>> inform me. I am always taking care to do this. Still want suggestions >>>> from you all. >>>> Bijal. >>>> On 7/13/12, prateek aggarwal <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> Well, folks, I’ve been reading this thread since yesterday, and got >>>>> really amazed to see so many terrific and useful responses and tips. >>>>> I’m one of those atypical men who’ve got hobby of cooking, although I >>>>> do not get those many chances to groom it due to the hectic work >>>>> schedule and denial from family. >>>>> i love cooking things like sandwitches, beverages, cakes, maggy, rice, >>>>> salids, dried snacks, and selected vegetables (curries). >>>>> During the process, I do use different kinds of appliances, vessels >>>>> and ingredients and manage to successfully prepare the dishes. >>>>> Through this email, I’d like to tell my fellow list mates that cooking >>>>> is not that difficult if you once prepare yourself for the minimal >>>>> risks of mishap that may occur due to the unavailability of sighte. >>>>> Although I don’t use any of them, but there are a good number of >>>>> assistive devices and technologies available which may ease your >>>>> potential problem (s) and allow you to accessibly cook delicious food >>>>> with no special risks. >>>>> >>>>> Coming to lightening up the gas, I always light the gas first, and >>>>> then put the vessel on it. >>>>> This, makes it easier for me to properly adjust the position of the >>>>> vessel allowing it to receive the proper heat that’s being produced by >>>>> the gas. >>>>> >>>>> Cooking without looking is certainty an art, and requires several >>>>> extra efforts in order to do the things efficiently. >>>>> From my limited personal experiences with it, I found out that its >>>>> really important for a visually impaired person to keep all the senses >>>>> open while cooking. >>>>> For instance, every operation produces a specific sound, and if you >>>>> can track down what sounds how and why, it makes the things very easy >>>>> for you. >>>>> Boiling of milk and water, boiling of different vegetables, frying, >>>>> baking, mashing, tosting etc, all have different and specific sounds >>>>> associated with them, and once you master the art of understanding >>>>> them, you’d find a drastic improvement in your confidence and >>>>> efficiency. >>>>> >>>>> Similarly, keeping your touch sense open to feel and analyse various >>>>> things and their textures and keeping the smelling sense open to >>>>> measure so many things helps a great way too. >>>>> >>>>> One of the biggest problems that I’ve personally had was about >>>>> cutting, peeling, crushing and chopping vegetables, which if not done >>>>> wit concentration may consequence finger and arm injuries. >>>>> >>>>> Also, I’ve had severe troubles in identifying and remembering the >>>>> textures, smells and positions of various spices, that look very >>>>> confusing at the outset. >>>>> >>>>> I guess that the practice and self confidence is the key to be >>>>> efficient in cooking. >>>>> I myself am not one, but I’m learning from my own mistakes, >>>>> experiences and of course the extremely valuable advises and guidance >>>>> from many experts available on this list. >>>>> >>>>> Oh, and one of the most severe challenges that I’m facing is the >>>>> denial from family, as my mom does not allow me to cook that much, >>>>> but I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to learn the same from some >>>>> good friends, and still learning it. >>>>> please get in touch for anything you believe I can help with. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On a lighter note, all those who’d like to eat the food cooked by me >>>>> on their own risk are much welcome! ☺ >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Prateek agarwal. >>>>> Managing director, >>>>> Daedal technovations pvt. Ltd. >>>>> www.daedaltechnovations.com >>>>> >>>>> website: >>>>> http://www.prateekagarwal.webs.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Original message ---------- >>>>> From: "amritpal singh" <[email protected]> >>>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>>> Cc: >>>>> Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:40:50 +0530 >>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>>>> Can you place the link of this audio book on send space or drop box? >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "mukesh jain" >>>>> <[email protected]> >>>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 12:45 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 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 <[email protected]> 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: [email protected] >>>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of mamta >>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM >>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>> 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" <[email protected]> >>>>> To: "accessindia" <[email protected]>; "list" >>>>> <[email protected]> >>>>> 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? >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> Any guidelines will be highly appreciated in this regard. >>>>> Thanks. >>>>> Bijal Patel. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> 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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