Vinod V-3L Stainless Steel Sandwich Bottom Pressure Cooker, 3-Liter

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.

Good Quality

I had high expectations when I purchased this Vinod stainless steel pressure cooker, which was delivered on March 31, 2025. We decided to use it for the first time today, April 2, 2025, and what happened was absolutely terrifying. Within just 10 minutes of cooking rice, the valve blew off, and the iron ball inside the valve popped out with force. If anyone had been in the kitchen at that moment, this could have caused serious injury. Thankfully, we were not nearby—but the thought of what could have happened is horrifying. Now, I can’t even be sure if this was a genuine, brand-new product or if there’s an issue with the brand itself. Either way, this is completely unacceptable. I don’t know whether to blame Vinod or the seller, but I am beyond disappointed and frustrated. If you have toddlers at home, stay FAR AWAY from this pressure cooker. A total NO. If you need a pressure cooker, you're better off buying one from India or choosing another brand. This is not just a bad product—it’s a dangerous one. I wish I could give this ZERO stars.

Good for everyday use. The life of O-ring is questionable. SO far works fine

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!!!

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

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.

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.