Best Electric Cookers for Travel or Home (September 2023)

When you have a very large family, you need an equally large appliance to ensure that you make enough food for everyone. The Panasonic WA22H(SS) Food Steamer, Rice Cooker has a large capacity of 5L, which should be more than enough for any decently large family. It also comes with two separate sections, so you can cook two dishes at the same time!

If you are looking for something more compact, the Prestige Delight PRWO might just be what the doctor ordered. The cooker capacity should be enough for about two to four people. The cooker can be used to cook a number of dishes that range from Biryanis to Idlis. The detachable power cord design makes it easier to carry around when travelling.

Looking for the best bang for your buck? Then check out this rice cooker from Flipkart’s own Smartbuy range. The design of this cooker is pretty straightforward, meaning that anyone should be able to use it without any issue. Like other appliances on this list, it will not only cook food but can also be used to keep the food warm till it’s time to eat.

The Nutri Pot Electric Pressure Cooker from WONDERCHEF offers a host of features that should keep everyone happy. This high-tech 7-in-1 electric cooker offers 18 pre-set functions. Most of the recipes are suited for Indian preferences and as such, covers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.

Rice is a staple in Indian cuisine and it makes sense that users may want to buy an electric cooker that specialises in cooking rice. This electric rice cooker from Bajaj will not only allow users to quickly whip up delicious rice, but also a separate dish thanks to a separate inner pot and an upper steaming tray. It also comes with a delay cooking option.

As the name would suggest, slow cooking is a process of slowly cooking a dish over time, which in turn, is said to bring out more of the flavour. Meat lovers will also like the fact that it tenderizes the meat really well. The Geek Robocook has a capacity of 5L, which should be enough for a large-size family. It comes with 11 cooking modes and can be used with a variety of useful accessories.

The Panasonic SR-W18GH CMB Food Steamer, Rice Cooker offers a capacity of 4.4L which makes it ideal for most large families. However, what sets it apart from the rest is that it comes with moulds for both mini and regular idlis, which is a staple of South India. However, the appliance isn’t just about idlis and it can also be used to make biryani and fried rice.

The Pigeon joy electric rice cooker is a compact electric cooker. It comes with an Auto-off feature that ensures that your food stays warm for up to 4-5 hours. The premium-grade stainless steel lid has a steam vent to let the steam escape. Its capacity of 1.8 litres should be enough for most small-sized families. It can be used to cook stews, soups, noodles and rice.