You might think so, especially if you're so hungry you can't wait for it to heat up, but you don't want it to burn. That would really ruin your meal.

[He demonstrates how to turn the dial and ignite the stove, then opens one of the containers and spoons the curry out into the pan.]

You'll also have to stir it a bit while you're standing here. That will keep it from burning too.

Give it a try.