that is known as automatic gas stoves. butterfly is having various models in
it. no need to shoot. while turning on the gas, it will mostly get started.
but rarely that fails too. so you have to turn it off and do that again. I'm
having one myself.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Geetha Shamanna" <geethas2...@gmail.com>
To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 1:58 AM
Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area...
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. 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.
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