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EvA
2025-08-29 17:19:45
I discovered Hawkins brand while travelling to India, and I don't look back. I've recently got this one as it's the optimum size for my needs now, and what can I say, Hawkins is Hawkins- one of the oldest and biggest manufacturers in India not without a reason. I can't talk about their other products (futura, contura) as to me stainless steel is the best choice for pressure cooker and the only one I use.What I like most about indian stainless steel pressure cookers are:1- they last; Indian people are very frugal and resourceful and quality and durability is highly important. If product doesn't deliver, no one buys it and business is over...along with that goes point No 2- spare/repair parts are standard and easy to get, cheap (usually under $5) and can be effortlessly replaced. Even plastic handle if melted by fire on gas range, can be unscrewed and replaced!3. best of all, the pot literally signalize when the food is ready by count of the whistles. To simplify the rule on average (not iron rule, but something to get one started): fresh vegetables (1 whistle and turn it off); small dry grain after being dipped in water for hours like lentils or pea (same as veg), big dry grains like chickpeas, beans after being soaked in water (2-3 whistles), meat (3-5 whistles). Now generally speaking, depending on desired consistency of prepared food after required count of whistles, one gets:mushy: pot stays closed till pressure goes away by itself;more hard- open immediately (level anything under the pressure cap and let pressure go completely even if it lasts full 1 min- don't touch with hand as steam will blow in all directions).To make it work, one also needs to know which size of cooker will actually fit the needs as overfilling it, will result in small disaster- juices together with steam will burst through the pressure cap as well as top lid, spreading and staining everything around, not mentioning that this will also effect the pressure cap and block the inner valve. Filling not more than HALF of the pot regardless of its size, is the optimal and safe approach to build up good pressure, great taste and avoid mess or need for spare parts.Pot is very sturdy, easy to clean, locks securely and dishes are simply delish and juicy ( make sure that the rubber is all over down the lid and once closed, hidden under the rim completely and not visible; while cooking steam should not go through any other part of cooker, but the "whistle").Nice addition to this buy is simple indian cookbook, ready to get you hooked on "deshi food" :)~~~*FPN:^ size ca: 8"W (16" with hand) x 8"H,^^ weight: 6lbs,^^^ dishwasher safe (I wash rubber and pressure cap in hand),^^^^ works on all ranges: gas, induction, electric and ceramic,^^^^^ material: stainless steel 18Cr-8Ni^^^^^^ made in India.
Chicago Guy
2025-08-24 16:25:06
This is a good pressure cooker. Stainless steel, good design, beautiful cook book and attention to parts. I've been using pressure cookers for 30 years. It started with Macrobiotics and oooking rice and soy bean. You need a pressure cooker for that. It is efficient. You can cook a whole chicken in 50 min. A bachelors delight. It is the best way to cook fish. Ok I like this cooing process.This is a modern way of cooking but it comes with the price of replacing parts as needed: escape valves, gaskets, pressure caps, etc. It is not just a pot with a lid. If the company goes out of business your cooker is just a boat anchor if you cant get needed parts. The book that comes with this cooker lists the parts for the various model sizes. I bought a 8 liter and a 5 liter. the two use different gaskets and other parts. I was looking at buying a 3 liter but it uses different parts yet. I don't know if I want to have 10 years of parts for each of the 3 models. i'm thinking about it. but do think in terms of getting a supply of parts. Maybe 5-10 gaskets, replacement handles, and escape valves. The lids on both of my models are different. there is some efficiency in being able to interchange lids. I'd get a 4 liter first and look at the parts that all the different sizes use. Aeternum stopped making the best oooker in the world. Emal cookers are gone. ZEB i can't find. I have parts for all. but this is a new vibrant company, for me, that I will cheer for.if you buy one it wont last for ever. if you buy more than one they will last longer. There are many sizes that are appropriate for different purposes. Bigger meals, individual fast cooks, etc. Maybe you will want to get more than one.1 more thing. What do the parts cost. Some cookers are inexpensive to maintain, such as the Aeternum and this oooker. others are very high. if the common parts you need are complicated and frequently dont work you'll stop using cooker. the parts for this oooker are relatively cheap. but this is a market that changes rapidly so stock up a little on parts.
VJM
2025-08-09 11:19:51
The quality has gone down. I purchased this because I have a similar cooker that I bought in India. But this one is not of a good quality. After the first use, there are grey stains inside. Bad material. Maybe not 100% stainless steel. Useless purchase.
Sana Boss
2025-07-04 18:44:57
We eat beans, meat, hard vegetables a lot… as a working woman, without pressure cooker I would never able to make my earnings 🥹.The 3Lt. With stainless steel body pressure cooker is kind of rare combination and is kind of hard to get in the market. This is the perfect size and quality for my small family of 3 1/2 😉ðŸ‘even when I am alone at home this is the best companion for me in my kitchen 😀. And it gives perfect service. So I can justify the cost.., I am very happy and This is the Best Buy for me of this year😊ðŸ‘.Highly recommend for newly married or small family… you will be very pleased to have it!! Enjoy the Quick and Healthy cooking 👩â€ðŸ³ðŸ‘¨â€ðŸ³ðŸš
Aman
2025-03-29 10:14:44
It realty very good cocker. I have been using it for almost 3 mounts.
Shashank S.
2025-03-21 10:44:40
Have been using it since last two weeks, works well, no problems at all.
Sanat Mishra
2025-02-28 16:30:45
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Miss Balaka
2025-02-15 17:14:47
Perfect, nothing to add. Very strong, efficient, must have in the kitchen.
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