Pressure cookers

Best Electric Pressure Cooker in India

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Short answer

The AGARO Imperial Electric Pressure Cooker 6 Litres is our top pick: it lists six adjustable settings and a 5-year heating plate warranty. Anyone choosing an electric pressure cooker is picking between preset menus, pot size and warranty. This guide looks at five of them using the specs and claims the makers publish. The Pigeon model is the small one in the group.

Four of the five hold 6 litres (the Nutricook's listing name says 5.7L, but its maker gives 6 L) and the Pigeon holds 3 litres. The larger pots suit families of four to six, where the maker says so.

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Comparison at a glance

Specs from each manufacturer's product page. "Not stated" means the maker does not publish it.

The picks

Pick #1Best overall

AGARO Imperial Electric Pressure Cooker 6 Litres

Brand: AGARO
  • Capacity6 litres
  • MaterialSS304 stainless steel pot
  • Warranty1 year on product

The AGARO Imperial Electric Pressure Cooker 6 Litres has the most detailed control panel. The backlit LCD display shows the status of cooking. Fourteen preset functions run from poultry and meat stew to yogurt and cake.

Adjustable settings include timer, sterilize, pressure level, delay, keep warm and cancel. The cooker has a steel pot and basket, so AGARO says two dishes can cook at once.

AGARO Imperial Electric Pressure Cooker 6 Litres specifications
Capacity6 litres
MaterialSS304 stainless steel pot
Warranty1 year on product, 5 years on heating plate
Preset menus14 preset cooking functions: poultry, meat stew, bean chili, soup broth, rice, multi-grain, porridge, pressure cook, slow cook, saute, steam, egg, cake, yogurt
Adjustable settingsTimer, sterilize, pressure level, delay, keep warm, cancel
DisplayBacklit LCD display with cooking indicator

Pros

  • It lists six adjustable settings.
  • The heating plate has a long warranty.

Cons

  • AGARO lists no power or voltage for the Imperial.

Suits: A cook who wants fine control and two dishes at once.

Falls short: The product warranty is shorter than the 2-year terms elsewhere.

Pick #2

Wonderchef Nutri-pot 6L Electric Pressure Cooker, 18 Pre-set Options

Brand: Wonderchef
  • Capacity6 L raw capacity
  • MaterialStainless steel
  • Warranty2 years

The Wonderchef Nutri-pot 6L Electric Pressure Cooker, 18 Pre-set Options is described by Wonderchef as a 7-in-1 multifunctional appliance with one-touch automatic cooking. The inner pot is 304 stainless steel. The maker says it suits a family of four to six.

A delay timer runs from 30 minutes to 24 hours, according to Wonderchef. The raw capacity is 6 litres, and the cooked capacity is 5 litres.

Wonderchef Nutri-pot 6L Electric Pressure Cooker, 18 Pre-set Options specifications
Capacity6 L raw capacity, 5 L cooked capacity
Material304 stainless steel inner pot
Preset programmes18 pre-set functions
Warranty2 Years (2-year on-site warranty)

Pros

  • The delay timer has a very wide range.
  • It carries an on-site warranty.

Cons

  • Wonderchef lists no power or voltage for this 18-preset model.

Suits: A buyer who wants to schedule meals well ahead.

Falls short: The cooked capacity is 5 litres, less than the 6 litre label suggests.

Pick #3Best for cooking modes

Nutricook Smart Pot 2 Stainless Steel 5.7L

Brand: Nutricook
  • Capacity6 L
  • Power1000 W
  • MaterialStainless steel

The Nutricook Smart Pot 2 Stainless Steel 5.7L has nine uses on its list. It works as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, food warmer, saute pot, soup maker, sous vide pot and yogurt maker. The inner pot is stainless steel and removable.

Nutricook says that pot is dishwasher-safe. The base and lid combine plastic and stainless steel.

Nutricook Smart Pot 2 Stainless Steel 5.7L specifications
Capacity6 L (4 to 6 people)
MaterialInner cooking pot: stainless steel; cooker base: plastic, stainless steel
Lid typeLid: plastic, stainless steel
Power1000 W
Preset programmes12 customizable presets

Pros

  • It lists nine uses, including sous vide and yogurt making.
  • The pot is dishwasher-safe.

Cons

  • Warranty and voltage are not stated.

Suits: A cook who wants one pot for sous vide, yogurt and soup.

Falls short: The lid and base use plastic as well as stainless steel.

Pick #4Best for Indian menus

Prestige 6.0L Smart Cook Electric Cooker

Brand: Prestige
  • Capacity6 L
  • Power1000 W
  • MaterialStainless steel
  • Warranty2 years

The Prestige 6.0L Smart Cook Electric Cooker has touch buttons and 11 preset Indian menus. The body and bowl are stainless steel, and the outer lid detaches. Prestige says that, with the reinforced outer body, cleaning gets easier.

A built-in pressure indicator lets you check pressure at a glance. The maker adds auto keep-warm and a delay timer.

Prestige 6.0L Smart Cook Electric Cooker specifications
Capacity6 L
MaterialStainless steel body and stainless steel bowl
Lid typeOuter lid (detachable)
Warranty2-year warranty
Power1000 W
Voltage230 V
Preset menus11 pre-set Indian menus
ControlsTouch buttons

Pros

  • The presets are built around Indian menus.
  • A pressure indicator shows the internal pressure.

Cons

  • Adjustable settings are not stated.

Suits: A buyer who cooks Indian dishes and wants a listed 1000 W rating.

Falls short: The listing gives no display details.

Pick #5Best compact pot

Pigeon by Stovekraft Electra Smart 3 Litre Electric Pressure Cooker

Brand: Pigeon
  • Capacity3 L
  • Power750 W
  • MaterialStainless steel
  • Warranty2 years

The Pigeon by Stovekraft Electra Smart 3 Litre Electric Pressure Cooker is the smallest cooker here. It has 18 preset menus and soft push controls. The pot is stainless steel. Accessories in the box are a spoon, a measuring cup, a bowl and a lid.

Pigeon says it cooks two times faster than ordinary pressure cookers. The maker also says it can replace a rice cooker, steamer, cake maker, slow cooker and warmer.

Pigeon by Stovekraft Electra Smart 3 Litre Electric Pressure Cooker specifications
Capacity3 L
MaterialStainless steel cooking pot
Warranty2-year warranty (manufacturing defects)
Power750 W
Voltage230 V AC, 50 Hz
Preset menus18 pre-set menus
ControlsSoft push-control
In the boxSpoon, measuring cup, stainless steel bowl, lid

Pros

  • It is compact, and accessories are included.
  • It has the joint longest preset list, with Wonderchef.

Cons

  • Lid type and display details are not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants a compact 3 litre cooker.

Falls short: Pigeon states no persons rating, and at 3 litres it is the smallest pot here.

How to choose

Capacity decides most of this. Four models hold 6 litres, though the Nutricook's listing name says 5.7L, while Wonderchef states 5 litres cooked. Pigeon holds 3 litres. Wonderchef says its model suits a family of four to six, and Nutricook lists the same range for its pot. Pigeon does not state a persons rating.

Next, look at presets. Wonderchef and Pigeon list 18, AGARO lists 14, Nutricook lists 12 and Prestige lists 11. More presets do not guarantee better results, so pick the dishes you cook most.

Then check the power details. Nutricook and Prestige state 1000 W. Pigeon states 750 W. Wonderchef and AGARO do not state a wattage. Prestige lists 230 V and Pigeon lists 230 V AC at 50 Hz. The other three leave voltage not stated, so confirm it before you buy.

Speed claims are the maker's own. Pigeon says its Electra cooks 2 times faster than ordinary pressure cookers. No other maker here gives a speed figure.

Control style differs as well. Prestige uses touch buttons, Pigeon uses soft push controls and AGARO has a backlit LCD display.

Think about what you cook most. Prestige builds its presets around Indian menus. AGARO lists dishes from soup broth to cake and yogurt. Nutricook points to sous vide and yogurt making. Pigeon says its model replaces a rice cooker, steamer and slow cooker.

Then compare warranty. Prestige, Wonderchef and Pigeon state 2 years. AGARO states 1 year plus 5 years on the heating plate. Nutricook does not state one.

If you prefer a stovetop whistle cooker, see our best pressure cooker guide. Induction users can read the best induction pressure cooker page. Size guides include the best pressure cooker 3 litre and best pressure cooker 5 litre pages. The pressure cookers hub lists all of them.

Verdict

AGARO is the pick for control, Nutricook for its sous vide and yogurt modes, and Prestige for Indian menus with a stated power and voltage. Wonderchef suits buyers who want a timer with a 24-hour range. Pigeon is the compact choice.

Frequently asked questions

Do electric cookers need a gas stove?

No. Prestige and Pigeon list 230 V ratings, which means they run from a mains socket.

Which one has the widest timer range?

Wonderchef states a delay timer from half an hour to a full day.

Is a bigger pot always better?

No. The 6 litre pots hold more, and Wonderchef and Nutricook say theirs suit four to six people. The 3 litre Pigeon states no persons rating.

Can I cook two dishes at once?

AGARO says its steel pot and basket let you do that.

Are the pots easy to clean?

Nutricook says its removable pot is dishwasher-safe. Prestige says its detachable lid makes cleaning easier.

Which cooker has a backlit display?

AGARO says its Imperial has a backlit LCD display that shows the status of cooking.

Does Pigeon include accessories?

Yes. It ships with a spoon, a measuring cup, a stainless steel bowl and a lid.

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