Hawkins Contura Hard Anodized Induction Compatible Extra Thick Base Pressure Cooker, Black, 3L

I like the 3 L size: it heats up and gets to pressure fast - especially on my induction cook top - and it is convenient for cooking smaller recipes. I like that it is non-stick, anodized, and light-weight. I like that the sealing gasket is not exposed to food agents that might work to break it down. I like that parts are replaceable. It seems engineered to be safe, efficient, and affordable - and it looks nice. I like that it is easy to use: in the several times I've used it already, I've not had a problem opening or closing the lid, it has been easy to regulate the pressure, and food has turned out as I expected. The Manual is thorough, and it is essential to read it before using the pot for pressure cooking. With my induction cook top, it is possible to set a time and temperature program for heating up, venting, and consistent pressure cooking - and to walk away - as you would with an electric pressure cooker. (I recommend this process.) I doubt I'll use the Indian recipes in the manual, but there is a glossary and the recipes are educational.People have complained about the pressure valve; it is designed to melt if your pot gets dry and/or too hot. I have been sure to have enough water in the pot and to not let too much steam escape (the weight on the pressure relief valve helps to remind); it is for safe operation. There are 7 large holes in the pressure relief valve stem, and the chances of it ever plugging up completely are not likely - and it is easy to check and clean. The first time I used this Hawkins I was surprised at how fast it was and how little steam escaped from anywhere. It bears watching, though, and one can't be casual using it. That said, it's a Keeper, for sure.

I've been using this on a boat, in a marine (salt water) environment for six months. The only corrosion I've seen is inside of the weight, and is not yet a problem. The rest of the finish is like new and very non-stick. The shape is very good for use on a moving vessel. It contains the food well. Cleaning under the lip is awkward, as is getting the last bit of food out. These minor inconveniences are an acceptable engineering compromise. The sealing system is foolproof, simple and reliable. I have to tell you. This is a great addition to the galley. It has worked-out exceedingly well.

This is a nice size for maybe a 2 person meal, not 4. This is hard anodized, and if you prepare the ingredients correctly then it is very easy to clean up and virtually non-stick.Fairly quick to heat up on a stove top. Induction would surely be quicker, but you got to work with what you have, and as a manual stove top pressure cooker it works very good and is simple to use.

Love it. We do quite a bit of car camping in the fall and into the winter months. We would prepare meals beforehand to take with us and heat them up on the two burner camp stove. Cooking the meals was a bit of work. The big pain was the amount of dirty dishes: pots and pans from cooking; containers for transporting the food; and pots used to reheat everything at the campsite. With the Hawkins we just bring the ingredients, put them in the pot and start cooking. Sometimes we prep at home cutting up the veggies and meat and measuring out spices etc. We have 1/2 the dirty dishes we had before. It takes just a bit more time to cook a meal in the Hawkins than it does to reheat the meals we made at home and brought. We've made stew, chili, ham and bean soup and pot roast so far. It works great on the camp stove.

This pressure cooker works just fine, however if you've ever used a pressure cooker you realize that it releases steam in the process of while it's cooking. Most of them release Steam and tiny little amounts with a rocker on the top but this one does a differently. It blows a huge blast of steam out of each side of the top of the pressure cooker that could easily scald and burn someone if you were standing close to it. I have never seen anything like it before and I can't believe they allow this kind of thing on the market. In my opinion it is very dangerous. I don't think I'm going to use it anymore because I didn't like the way it lasted steam out the sides so I'm going to buy a different one that's more conventional

OMG I was scared before using it. I thought I bought it too small and when I’m gonna make lentils in there, it’s going to leak, but it didn’t. I love it.

I really liked it.

Perfect size!