Hi Nikita, Indeed deep frying is the trickiest part of cooking without sight. There are a few things I apply when trying it: Whenever you decide to fry, use a larger, deeper kadhai with ebonite handles. This does two things. it is easier to handle with hot oil in it and avoids splashing over which can be a calamity on it's own. So when you try putting in a puri, ensure you have heated the oil sufficiently and very slowly lower the puri into the oil. Almost sliding it in.watch those fingers going in as well. Managing heat is essential in frying as well. That is what will make the difference between frying well and leaving something kacha. Use a larger jhara for frying. This will assist in being able to scoop up whatever is in the oil.usually once something goes into the oil, the heat should be reduced to allow the food item in there to cook. Bring out one piece, and pierce with a fork to check how well it is cooked. Bhajiyas are tricky because they will stick to each other and separating them is difficult.smaller quantities going into the oil might be a good idea there. As for picking the item out and draining the oil, the large jhara will help in picking it up and keep it tucked onto the side of the kadhai for a bit. Bring it out onto either newspaper or kitchen aper towels to drain further. I have seen people drain it out on a sieve so the oil that drains doesn't go to waste. They simply reuse it in another preparation.
There are domestic electric deep fat fryers available as well. I have seen them at Home Stop. These are cylindrical or square shaped with a deep sieve kind basket which holds the frying material in it. This submerges into the oil. You need to fill a certain quantity of oil and put the electrical heating on. There is optimum time control through a thermostat for the oil so nothing burns. But, here the oil keeps heating and that could lead to rancid oil sooner. But, it might be an idea to look at one just for understanding it. It is the safest way to go for us. As for getting together and talking more on food and the fun of cooking, it is a great idea and I am all for it. I am on this very mail id if you need anything. Hope some of what I've said helps. Payal -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Nikita Vaid Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 3:37 PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issuesconcerningthe disabled. Subject: [AI] discussion / query related to cooking Hi dear list members, I was just curious to know if ever any one of you are comfortable frying or specially deep frying the food stuff like puries, bajhiyas etc. Actually I am using the induction cooktop for all my cooking related needs and I am very comfortable with cooking every thing including chapattis. However when I try to deep fry some things then firstly I am not able to separate the food from the excess oil while removing it out from the kadai or frying pan and secondly, I don't get to know if the food stuff is adiquatly fried or some part is kacha. Any triks??? Further, I also wish if the group members are interested, some of us could share our cooking experiences and how we manage all the activities related to cooking without seeing. This might benefit all. Thanks and warm Regards, Nikita V. Raut, Senior Manager [HR] Baroda Corporate Center, Bank of Baroda, C- 26, G - block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra [E], Mumbai- 400051. deskphone: +91-22-66985557. Disclaimer: **************************************************************************** ************ This email (including any attachments) is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient/s and may contain material that is CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVATE COMPANY INFORMATION. Any review or reliance by others or copying or distribution or forwarding of any or all of the contents in this message is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by email and delete all copies; your cooperation in this regard is appreciated. **************************************************************************** ************ Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessind ia.org.in 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: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in 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: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
