Vegan Indian Cooking: 140 Simple and Healthy Vegan Recipes

a slow cooker that doesn’t have a “high”
setting. Slow cookers are safe and use
much less electricity than a conventional
gas or electric oven. On the low setting,
they use the same amount of electricity
as a 75-watt light bulb, and on the high
setting they still use less than a 300-watt
bulb. They can be left on safely while
you are out of the house; just clear the
area around the slow cooker and the
cord. Another rule of thumb is to make
sure your slow cooker is filled at least
halfway and that you don’t overfill it.
Once a dish starts to cook, it expands. If
you’re not sure whether your slow
cooker will be overfilled or not, just
decrease the amount of water you use by