The Hawkins 3-Liter Stainless Steel Inner Lid Pressure Cooker is one of the most popular and highly-regarded cookers in the Indian market, known for its safety, durability, and compatibility.
Hawkins offers this size in a few models, most commonly the Stainless Steel Classic (HSS series) and the Stainless Steel Contura (SSC series). Here are the general specifications and key features:
Key Specifications (Typical for HSS3W/SSC30 Models)
| Feature | Specification |
| Capacity | 3 Litres |
| Ideal For | 3 to 4 Persons |
| Material (Body & Lid) | Superior Food-Grade Stainless Steel (often AISI 304) |
| Base Type | Sandwich Bottom / Tri-ply Base |
| Base Construction | Thick aluminium core (e.g., 4.06 mm to 6.6 mm) sandwiched between two sheets of stainless steel. |
| Compatibility | Induction and Gas Stovetop compatible (also electric, ceramic, halogen). |
| Lid Type | Inner Lid (Hawkins' signature design, which "pressure-locks" like a jetliner door). |
| Safety Features | Pressure-Locked Safety Lid (cannot be opened while there is pressure), Safety Valve (fitted under the lid handlebar to deflect steam downward). |
