Best Pressure Cookers In 2020 Reviews

 Prestige has been synonymous to cookers for Indians since its debut in 1955 and there is no looking back since then. Available in 5.5 litre and 3 litre variants, the body of this cooker is made out of premium quality stainless steel.

The prestige deluxe has a 3 level safety system which consists of a

Weighted Valve:– Which does not go off for minor pressures of the cooker), Controlled Gasket Release:- For slow release so that the cooker does not burst open.

Metallic Safety Plug:- This makes sure that the steam pressure that brews within the cooker stays in the cooker and does not come out of it.

As the alpha base is made from aluminum steel, it increases the conductivity of heat, and is better than pure stainless steel that has a lesser heat conduction property.

Insulated handles on the sides makes it comfortable to hold. It is also provided with the easy locking mechanism to open the lid easily.

As the capacity of this cooker is 5.5 liters, you can easily cook and serve food for 5-8 people. The lower 3 litre version is ideal for families of about 3-4 size.

Cleaning it is also easy as it is also dishwasher safe and it does not develop any stains. So you don’t need to put in any extra effort for maintaining it.

The astounding part is not just that this cooker has a fantastic performance but it offers you a 10 years manufacturer’s warranty.

Hawkins has been serving premium quality cookers to the Indian middle class since 1959. The Hawkins Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker which comes in (2,3,4,5,6,8 &10) Litres capacity.

This cooker has been tested and certified by the Underwriters Laboratories Inc, the US for its durability and safety. (Certificate No. SA5984).

The Hawkins Pressure-Locked Safety has a unique safety feature to lock in the lid. Unlike normal pressure cookers which burst open when there is too much pressure inside, the Hawkins stays locked. This guarantees greater safety while using it.

This steel pressure cooker not just works on a conventional gas stove, but is designed to work on induction, electric, ceramic and even halogen cooktops. With an extra thick base of 5.8 mm, the cooker is made out of 100% Food-Grade stainless steel.

The base can stay flat, even and not give hot spots in isolated regions like most cookers. Hence you can expect evenly heated and cooked dishes faster than ever. No bulging, No separating. Its curved bottom makes it ideal for not just pressure cooking but also for stirring and frying too.

Typical pressure cookers have a rubber gasket which needs to be replaced every once in a while. The Hawkins comes with a longer lasting gasket which is present inside the cooker. The longevity is due to the fact that it does not frequently get rubbed when opening and closing the cooker. It also has no room to react to any acidic fruits/vegetables cooked in the vessel.

You have an automatic safety valve present in the cooker which deflects the steam gushing out of the cooker downwards. Safe and sound cooking. The handles are ergonomic and are cool even when the cooker is heated in high temperatures.

Apart from the 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, the cooker even comes with a cookbook. A detailed book of instructions to help you get the most out of your pressure cooker. This also includes a bunch of tested recipes for you to experiment with.