Vinod V-5L Stainless Steel Sandwich Bottom Pressure Cooker, 5-Liter,Silver,Medium

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.

Love the cooker. Right size for two people, heavy duty and works like a charm. Since I bought it, I use it every day. It has good pressure, good seal, ease of use and value for money!!!

This pressure cooker is a huge disappointment. While it can cook food, actually using it is incredibly frustrating. The lid design is awful—it is extremely hard to close and even harder to open. Every time I use it, I feel like I’m fighting with it. A pressure cooker should not require this much force or effort. The pressure release system is unreliable. Sometimes it doesn’t build pressure properly at all, and other times all the pressure releases suddenly at once, which is alarming and feels unsafe. That completely defeats the purpose of owning a pressure cooker. The size might be okay for 1–2 people, but that’s about the only positive. The overall build quality feels cheap, especially the handles. After seeing multiple reviews mentioning handle breakage, I have zero confidence in its durability. This product is poorly designed, inconsistent, and frustrating to use. For something that’s supposed to make cooking easier and safer, it does the exact opposite. Not worth the money—I regret this purchase and would not recommend it.

The pressure cooker works on the induction stove and works as intended but I had to return it because the handle just came off on its own and I could not figure out a way to put it back. If you are looking for one, do get the kind the lid goes inside of the cooker.

oh my, what can I say! perfect for one or two ppl, last minute "oh, I forgot the beans (or rice)" , and yes as others have said the steam release hissing can be scary, but it's about every 2-3 minutes or so and lasts about 3 seconds, make sure there's enough water, the thing that I had trouble with was closing the top on when boiling was reached, just practice closing when not in use, it only successfully closes about 1 notch from the handles matching up, hope this makes sense

Good Quality

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.

Good quality steel pressure cooker, easy to clean. Saves time for cooking time while retaining nutrion value

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

So great. Perfect for single individuals who don't need an 8L taking plenty of cupboard space. It's effective and works very well. Only thing for fall of the bone meat, you require a bit more time under pressure. Here a picture to better see the sizes. Very well constructed and doesn't have anything that really sticks to it.

Super awesome! It's been so far so good an experience for us.