Best Aluminium Pressure Cooker in India

This is the wide 3 litre Classic, in pure virgin aluminium with a mirror-polished outside. It has an induction base and also suits gas and electric cooktops. Hawkins rates it for 3 or 4 persons.

The maker says its pressure regulating system holds pressure to a narrower range and reduces spouting of frothy foods. The safety valve sits under the lid handle bar, so steam goes downwards. The gasket sees little steam, which Hawkins says helps it last longer.

The Hawkins Classic 5 Litre Pressure Cooker belongs to the range Hawkins calls its best-selling. Its improved pressure regulator saves more fuel, the maker says, and reduces spouting of frothy foods. The body is pure virgin aluminium.

Hawkins compares the inside lid to a jetliner door, since pressure keeps it locked.

Hawkins files the Hawkins Aluminium 3 Litre Contura Pressure Cooker under its aluminium cookers. The rounded sides let you stir more easily, see the food better and remove it with less effort. An improved regulator saves fuel, says Hawkins.

As on other Hawkins cookers, the lid fits inside and locks under pressure.

The Hawkins 3 Litre Miss Mary Handi Pressure Cooker has a curved body. Hawkins says it allows easy stirring, easy removal of food and better visibility. The metal is listed as pure virgin metal under the aluminium range.

An improved vent weight, which is the whistle, causes less dal spouting. Hawkins also says it cooks faster and saves fuel.

The Pigeon by Stovekraft 101 Deluxe Aluminium Pressure Cooker is the only outer-lid single pot here. The listing covers the 2 litre size. Pigeon sells the Deluxe range in larger sizes up to 12 litres. Pigeon says the weight valve is high-precision stainless steel.

The gasket is food-grade nitrile. Pigeon adds a special alloy safety plug that lets excess pressure out.