Pressure cookers are part of life especially for cooking people. They reduce the cooking time and save the food value. Hawkins Pressure cooker with inner lids are very safe with safety valves and their are durable for many years. I have been using for the past ten years replacing only 2 or 3 accessories like handle, washer, but works well without any major problems even now. 3litres cookers are suitable to cook for small family with 4 or 5 members. Rice, dhal vegetables and even biriyani can be cooked. I am having a bigger one also to cook for large group. Save Money, time and Food value with Hawkins Pressure cookers