Rice is a staple dish that can be found in almost every Indian household. Varying for every region wherein some may consume it more regularly while some not so frequently, the love for rice-based dishes remains constant. With so many preparations in hand, it can be a task to cook rice in a conventional manner and that’s where electric rice cookers come to the rescue! Unlike traditional methods, cooking rice in an electric rice cooker is more convenient and they are also easier to use.
It is a boon especially for those who are aversive to using a gas stove and want their meal prepared in a jiffy. Here is a list of the 10 best electric rice cookers in India for a quick and hassle-free experience. Bon appetite!
Prestige PRWO 1.8-2 Delight Electric Rice Cooker
Prestige PRWO is a 700watt rice cooker. It comes with two aluminium cooking pans that aid in cooking rice, but also help cook other dishes such as porridge, soup, pulao, idlis and stews. The rice cooker cooks up to 1kg of raw rice and has a stainless steel close-fit lid with a keep warm mode. It sports a double-wall body and convenient cool-touch handles make it easy to carry the cooker. They are sturdy and durable.
What’s Good:
- Speed cooking mode
- Keep-warm mode
- Detachable power cord
What’s Bad:
- There are two pans included but only 1 strainer for both the pans
Panasonic SR-WA 19 4.4-Litre Electric Rice Cooker
Panasonic’s SR-WA 19 is a multifunctional rice cooker that can be used to prepare various rice delicacies like vegetable pulao, lemon rice as well as plain steamed rice. It is a powerful rice cooker that consumes 660W of electricity to cook rice perfectly.
The rice cooker features an automatic power cut-off and does not overcook the rice. It takes around 20 minutes to prepare rice in this Panasonic automatic rice cooker. It features a lightweight anodized aluminum cooking container that is chip-resistant and durable. It comes with a scoop holder that ensures the scoop is readily available to stir or serve the rice.
What’s Good:
- Automatic power off
- 1.8L capacity
- Low power consumption
What’s Bad:
- It is advised to switch off the rice cooker before 15-20 minutes of the automatic switch off, in order to retain moisture of the rice
Panasonic SR-WA22H 5.4-Litre Electric Rice Cooker
Panasonic SR-WA22H electric rice cooker has a total capacity of 5.4-litres and a raw capacity of 1.1-litres. Sporting a trendy green apple look, it comes with an anodized aluminium pan and features an automatic cooking mode which also helps keep the food warm for up to 5 hours.
A detachable cooking plate is fitted at the base of the rice cooker. This product has a power consumption of 750 watts.
What’s Good:
- Automatic power off
- Auto cooking mode
- Convenient bridge handles for easy grip
What’s Bad:
- The colour light indicator does not turn green to indicate cooking is completed, it may remain red
Prestige Delight PRWO 1-Litre Electric Rice Cooker
Prestige Delight’s PRWO electric rice cooker has a capacity of 1-litre and can be used for cooking a variety of food preparations, apart from rice, such as porridge, soup, stew, pulao, idlis. It can also be used for boiling vegetables, making it a versatile product in the kitchen.
It sports a durable double-wall strong body that protects the cooker from dents and damages thereby enhancing the life of the cooker. Built using advanced technology, the rice cooker automatically turns to the ‘keep warm mode’ once cooking is completed.
What’s Good:
- 400 watts motor
- Cool-touch handles
- Close-fit lid
What’s Bad:
- The base plate may get stained if cooking a dish that contains masala
Bajaj RCX 5 1.8-Litre Electric Rice Cooker
Sporting a supreme all-white body, Bajaj’s RCX 5 is a 1.8-litre electric rice cooker that cooks rice within minutes, with no supervision required. It consumes 700 watts of power every hour when cooking, and is equipped with an aluminium cooking bowl with anodized finish.
This anodized finish gives the bowl durability and makes it corrosion resistant. Also, the anodized aluminum bowl absorbs heats fast and saves cooking time.
What’s Good:
- 1.8-litre capacity
- Stainless steel lid
- Detachable power cord
What’s Bad:
- Regular maintenance is advised
Prestige Delight 2.8 Electric Rice Cooker
This electric rice cooker by Prestige Delight has a 2.9-liters capacity and runs on a 1000-watts motor. A versatile rice cooker, it can be used for cooking porridge, soup, stew, pulao, idlis, and steam vegetables in a convenient and hassle-free way.
It features an automatic cut-off mode which switches off cooking once the food is prepared. This product comes with an additional aluminum cooking pan to allow uniform distribution of heat for efficient and even cooking of rice.
What’s Good:
- 2.8 litres capacity
- Detachable power cord
- Cool touch handles for easy grip
What’s Bad:
- Using strong masala powder when cooking can be avoided to prevent color stains
Prestige PRWO 1.5-Litre Electric Rice Cooker
This electric rice cooker by Prestige Delight has a 1.5-liter capacity and runs on a 500 watts motor. It sports a durable body that protects the cooker from dents and damages thereby enhancing the life of the cooker. A versatile product that can also be used for cooking porridge, boiling potatoes, and other vegetables.
It features a control switch lever that helps in automatic cooking and switches to ‘warm mode’ when rice is cooked. The warm mode keeps rice moist and warm for up to 4 hours.
What’s Good:
- 1.5-litre capacity
- Cooks rice in no time
- Versatile cooking use
What’s Bad:
- It comes with a dotted plate which needs sufficient scrubbing
Pigeon Stovekraft Joy 1-Litre Electric Rice Cooker
Pigeon’s 1-litre electric rice cooker is fitted with an aluminium cooking plate for even and efficient heating. It comes with a high-quality stainless steel lid that is equipped with a steam vent to allow the steam to escape preventing lathering and overflow of rice.
The control panel has 2 indicator options for cooking and warming. After the rice is cooked it automatically shifts to the ‘keep warm’ mode where it keeps the food warm for 4 – 5 hours. This electric rice cooker comes with one additional cooking pot for cooking convenience and the pans can be stacked and stored in the cooker.
What’s Good:
- Versatile cooking usage
- Automatic power off
- Cool-touch handles for easy grip
What’s Bad:
- The cooking time can be improved
Panasonic SR-WA10 Automatic Electric Rice Cooker
Sporting a trendy Burgundy colour, Panasonic’s SR-WA10 is an automatic electric rice cooker with a total volume of 2.7-litres. It features an anodized aluminium pan and comes with a stainless steel lid. The rice cooker can be used for making a variety of rice preparations such as biryani and pulao, and can also cook pasta and steamed salad.
This automatic rice cooker cooks rice quickly and also retains its nutrient value. The anodized aluminum cooking pan of this cooker absorbs heat fast and saves cooking time, thus proving to be energy-efficient.
What’s Good:
- Compact in size
- 1-litre capacity
- Automatic cooking
What’s Bad:
- It is advised to add half a glass of extra water than you would in a pressure cooker, as the evaporation loss is higher in auto rice cookers
Bajaj Majesty RCX 1 Mini 0.4-Litre Electric Rice Cooker
Bajaj’s Majesty RCX rice cooker is equipped with a 04-litre capacity and runs on 200-watts power. It features a transparent lid for monitoring of rice with an easy straightforward operation and is an ideal size for those who wish to carry it for travel purposes.
A space-saving product, it sports cool-touch handles to prevent burning of the hand when cooking.
What’s Good:
- Travel-friendly
- Automatic power off
- Easy to use
What’s Bad:
- The cooking time can be improved
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