Best Induction Pressure Cooker in India

The Hawkins Contura 3.5 Litre Triply Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is the roomiest cooker in the group. Its tri-ply wall is 3 mm thick. The inside is 18/8 steel. A core diffuses heat. A magnetic AISI 430 layer sits outside.

Hawkins says heat reaches the base and the sides evenly, which keeps food and spices from burning or sticking. The maker adds that less oil is needed, and that the cooker cleans easily and does not stain or pit. Plastic handles stay cool.

The Hawkins 3 Litre Inner Lid Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker has a 4.06 mm aluminium core between two stainless steel sheets in its base. The maker says that makes it heat evenly with no bulging. Body and lid are 18Cr/8Ni AISI 304 steel.

You may fry lightly or deeply in it first, says Hawkins. The lid is inside-fitting and pressure-locks the cooker, like a jetliner door.

The Hawkins Classic 3 Litre Inner Lid Aluminium Pressure Cooker is pure virgin aluminium with a mirror-polished outside. It is the wide 3 litre version, with an induction base. It suits gas, electric and induction cooktops.

Hawkins says the pressure regulating system controls pressure to a narrower range. It also reduces spouting of frothy foods. The gasket has minimal exposure to steam, which helps it last longer.

The Prestige 3 Litre Aluminium Nakshatra Duo Inner Lid Pressure Cooker is shaped as a handi. The aluminium body is pure virgin metal, and the lid is stainless steel. The inner lid is deep to control spillage.

Over time, Prestige says, the anti-bulge base stays flat on gas and induction. A metallic safety plug releases excess pressure. The cooker is ISI certified.

Three layers make up the tri-ply body of the Prestige 3 Litre Triply Svachh Outer Lid Pressure Cooker. Steel of 304 18/8 grade forms the inner layer. Thick-gauge aluminium makes up the core. The outer base is 430-grade steel. The maker says the body spreads heat evenly for faster cooking.

A triple safety system is listed. It has a metallic safety plug, a gasket release system and a visual pressure indicator. The deep Svachh lid helps stop starchy boil-over.