Since induction cooking is relatively new, setting up your kitchen to cook on an induction cooktop can be an adventure. Not every appliance is compatible with an induction cooktop. The right ones make cooking on induction convenient and can help save energy.

Induction cooktops rely on a coiled wire under the ceramic surface to generate heat. The wire creates an oscillating movement that builds an electric current to heat the appliance on the cooktop. What is interesting about an induction cooktop is that if the cooker (or any other pan/pot) is not induction-friendly then the cooktop will not generate heat. Science is cool!

If you are in the market for an induction-base pressure cooker, here is your checklist:

  1. Size:

Ensure that the size of the base of the cooker matches the circle size on the induction cooktop for efficient cooking. The Prestige Nakshatra Svachh has a base compatible with induction and gas, making it a dual-use super appliance.

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Safety:

Pressure cookers are prone to accidents, unfortunately, but not induction base pressure cookers. The weight of the Prestige pressure cooker, for example, is designed to be cool-to-touch ensuring that your fingers will not suffer accidental burns. Additionally, the deep lid on this pressure cooker control spills from flowing down the pressure cooker and onto the cooktop.

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Speed:

The advantage of an induction cooktop is the promise of speedy efficient cooking. A wide sized induction base ensures that the food cooks faster, saving you a lot of time.

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Save Energy

Energy efficiency is a big reason to move to induction cooking forever. A sustainable environment-friendly appliance like the Prestige pressure cooker ensures voltage variance that in turn helps save energy.

In addition to the above, the cost is a factor to consider. You can get a safe, stylish, and efficient induction base pressure cooker starting at 1400 INR, and it can go as high as 4000 INR. While there may be a few extra features in the higher-end models, the basic functions of safety, speed, and energy conservation are present across all price ranges.