The raised pressure and temperature inside a closed pressure cooker makes the food in it cook faster (usually 1/3 the time) and more evenly than in an open pot. You save time and conserve the precious nutrients in the food which could otherwise be lost by overcooking. Lots of Indian foods are cooked in a pressure cooker, so you'll never regret buying one. Here is a listing of a few based on their popularity (and subsequent reviews and ratings) with users. You can choose from a range that includes the simple-with-no-frills pressure cookers to those with all the bells and whistles on!
1. Presto 6 Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
This Presto model comes with an extended 12-year limited warranty and has features like a pressure regulator which maintains pressure automatically, a cover lock indicator which shows (at a glance) if the cooker is pressurised at any given time and ergonomic, stay-cool handles. This cooker is perfect for regular and smooth top stoves and comes with its own cooking rack and 64-page instruction-cum-recipe book.
2. Russell Hobbs 8 Quart Stainless Steel Programmable Pressure Cooker
This attractive pressure cooker has soft touch buttons that control features like pre-programmable cooking time, maximum two-hour delay time, a stay-warm function, high and low pressure cooking and browning or steam cooking. It has a removable, Teflon-coated 8 Quart cooking pan.3. Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 7.4 Quart/ 7 Liter Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
This cooker has a solid stainless steel body and thermal aluminum sandwich base for even browning. Other features include five over-pressure safety systems - UL listed (Ul is an independent, not-for-profit product-safety testing and certification organization), an integrated automatic locking system and a spring-loaded precision valve. It comes with its own stainless steel steaming plate and a bonus Quick Cuisine Cookbook.4. Presto 8 Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
This heavy-duty pressure cooker also doubles as a canner. It has a tri-clad base with a layer of aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel for even cooking and browning. It also has a pressure indicator and quick steam release system. The handles are ergonomic and stay-cool for easy handling. This Presto model includes a stainless steel steamer basket, 64-page instruction-cum-recipe book and has an extended 12-year limited warranty.5. Fagor Duo 4 Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
The smallest one of the lot, this cooker is perfect for a couple or a small family. It has safety features like a dual pressure control (high and low) valve and two independent over-pressure release valves. The safety locking handle prevents it from accidentally opening under pressure ( UL approved). This cooker is dishwasher safe and can be used on regular and smooth top heat sources. It comes with a stainless steel steamer basket and recipe book.