Vinod Pressure Cooker Stainless Steel – Glass Lid Handi Pot - 5.5 Liter – Indian Pressure Cooker – Stove Top Sandwich Bottom – Best Used For Indian Cooking, Soups, and Rice Recipes, Quinoa

This Vinod 3.5 liter P.C. is a good sturdy P.C. and it meets all my requirements while two others did not. Glass lid doubles it's usefulness. Searching through not-made-in-the-USA small Pressure Cookers is a little like an Easter Egg Hunt. Based on what you're able to glean from the site you try to make a smart choice until you unpackage it. Too small, too short, low pressure only, bent handle, etc. Basically, With Pressure Cookers they either work or they don't. First and foremost is Operating Pressure. 50KPA =7 lbs - 80KPA =11 lbs - 100KPA = 1 Atmosphere; 14.3 lbs. Some Pressure Cookers are 80KPA - 11 lbs/sq inch. My Instant Pot is Duo Pressure at 50 and 80 KPA. Cooking time increases with lower pressure. Next, is capacity, as rating is not always what you think, Same size can be low and fat, taller and smaller diameter. This Vinod is just about the right size and shape for my intended use; Base is 5 inches deep, 7 inches (18cm) rim diameter. I lead with how good a conductor this base is; it's extra thick. Works great on my Induction Top. Heats up fast; not long before it's whistling away. Whistle is really a not-to-be-ignored—PHSSSSSSSSST! Odd, but easy to get accustomed to. This method of steam release works very well in keeping pressure up. Number of "whistles" acts as a natural timer that can be counted in nearby rooms. Blaster is no big deal, although dog will probably hide under the bed when it first goes off. This type of release is standard issue for multi-millions of Indian Cookpersons. Embossed on top of this 3.5 litre Vinod is that release pressure is one atmosphere - 14.3 lbs/sq inch. Exactly what I want. Though rated at 3.5 liters, I would say practically, for use, it's really 3.0 liters compared to my Presto 4 qt P.C. that actually holds 4 qts. of water. 3 liters of water will fill 1/2 inch from brim. That's because they rate as Gross Volume Area - GVA - that includes extra space in the lid. 2.3 liters is 3/4 full that is max water volume you can use. Less for food items that expand like pasta, oatmeal. The number one Pilot Error with Pressure Cooking is too much heat, too little water, usually both; especially with foods that absorb a lot of water. If you cook rice, water amount and cooking time must be spot-on or rice will burn. Better to use a Rice Cooker or saucepan with a lid. I wanted a smaller pressure cooker and this fills the bill. It's real pretty, shiny. I guess they're all doing it now. You have to use silicone spatulas, spoons. Get a can of Bar Keepers Friend, wash with soft cloth. It's rated as Dishwasher safe. My old presto is dull, smooth finish, It's really tough stainless; metal utensils will not scratch it. Decades of use, burnt on food. Looks just like the day I bought it. I prefer it to super shiny. Maintenance is no-fuss. A word of advice when closing lid on this P.C. Gasket is long-lasting, kind of "bouncy" when you are pressing down to close the lid. Cooker must be on a sturdy surface. with handle facing you, you have to exert an adequate amount of downward pressure with fingers over the top. Make sure that top is level with base as it's easy to cock cover with rear, one o'clock section of gasket not latched under the rim, otherwise when fired up steam is misting around rear of cooker and will not build up pressure. Once you do it a few times, it's easy. Not at all dangerous if you don't get it latched. If it sounds like this is some kind of big deal, it's not. It's not a Con or reason to remove a star for rating. It's just peculiar to this particular Cooker. Check seal at rear of cooker, easy to spot if it's not right. What can I say: it works; it looks nice; quality is good. SAS Base is a big plus. Blaster; ahem-[whistling], steam release is standard issue for Cookers from India where every household has a Pressure Cooker. It came well packaged and was definitely brand new. That it comes with a glass lid was an extra inducement for me to buy. I would recommend to a family member or friend.

The media could not be loaded.  Absolutely rubbish, the product delivered without a seal or tape and not in Amazon box. The steel and plastic parts are dirty and have a lot of scratches.Not expecting such a bad deal from Amazon.Looks like Amazon is loosing credibility by selling products in such nasty conditions. Highly disappointed.

It is a beautiful pressure cooker and i liked the size not too big not too small. When you first close the pot it cooks perfectly but when you open the cover to add more water or other ingredients, is very difficult to close it again. the gasket doesn't match and the steam star to come out. There is an arrow in the front of the pot in order to close the cover correctly, I tried this and also to put pressure on the top of the cover but every time the gasket was not tight, and it was releasing steam on the sides. the food may get burn if unattended.

i love this small pressure cooker its perfect for two people ni food wasting and the right amount for two people when serving any pot roast soup or chili beans it is easy to use does close securely great on gas range I bought more sizes in the past so I am happy with this brand named pressure cooker

Works how its supposed to. But you have to be careful while closing the lid. I missed a perfect seal few times. But once you have a good seal it is easy to use.

Very small

Save your money. This model is a hassle to use, not holding the pressure as expected, looses too much (almost 1/3 volume!) of the precious liquid through steam expelling. The lid is not easy to position properly and the gasket is too thin. Not recommending it to anyone.

This pot did not work as expected, it is very difficult to place the lid and when you do, it loses a lot of liquid when expelling the steam. I do not advise anyone to buy it.

Very good item! Very satisfied user! Trusted product! High quality and will recommend it to people looking for good quality pressure cooker!

It’s not making any pressure… plz don’t waste your money for this worst pressure cooker

Me gusto en general solo que al principio no estaba acostumbrada al sonido de la balvula de presión pero ya me gusta rápido se cosen los alimentos solo ojo con la cantidad de agua que le echa para que lo salga solo es cuestión de adaptarse a ella

Leider keine richtige Beschreibung, wie`s richtig funktioniert, wenigstens ausführlicher in Englisch wäre hilfreich gewesen ... Schade!

Stainless steel cooker ensures no metal contamination of food. Little heavy but value for money.