Convenient Rice Cookers for Perfect Meals Every Time

What is a Rice Cooker?

As the name states, a rice cooker helps you cook rice. This kitchen appliance cooks rice using electricity rather than gas stoves, pressure cookers, etc. It automates the process of cooking rice by controlling the heat and timing, ensuring that the rice is cooked evenly and to perfection.

Typically, an electric rice cooker consists of an outer casing, an inner cooking pot, a heating element and a thermostat. The inner pot is filled with rice and water according to the desired recipe or rice-to-water ratio. Once the cooker is turned on, the heating element boils the water, and the thermostat regulates the temperature to prevent the rice from burning or overcooking.

Many electric cookers also have additional features such as timers, keep-warm functions and settings for different types of rice. This versatility makes rice cookers a convenient and reliable appliance for preparing various rice dishes with minimal effort and supervision.

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Uses of Rice Cooker

Rice cookers are one of the best kitchen appliances since they aren't just for cooking rice! Here are some alternative uses:

• Steaming Vegetables: Many rice cookers come with a steam tray, allowing you to steam vegetables while your rice cooks. This makes it a convenient one-pot solution for a healthy meal.
• Cooking Grains: Beyond rice, you can use a rice cooker to cook various grains such as quinoa, barley, couscous and more, and simplify the cooking process for a variety of dishes.
• Preparing Soups and Stews: Some advanced rice cookers have settings for cooking soups and stews, enabling you to create hearty, flavorful meals with minimal effort.
• Cooking Lentils and Pulses: Use your rice cooker to effortlessly cook lentils (dal) and various pulses. Simply add the lentils, water, and spices to the cooker and let it do the work for a perfectly cooked dal every time.
• Preparing Khichdi: Khichdi, a comforting one-pot meal made with rice and lentils, is a staple in Indian households. A rice cooker simplifies the preparation process, allowing you to cook the rice and lentils together with spices and vegetables for a wholesome dish.
• Steaming Idlis: Use the steam function of your rice cooker to prepare soft and fluffy idlis, a popular South Indian breakfast item. Fill the cooker with water, place the idli batter in the moulds and steam until cooked through.
• Making Rice-based Desserts: Rice cookers are perfect for preparing traditional Indian desserts like kheer (rice pudding) or payasam. Simply combine rice, milk, sugar and flavourings in the cooker and let it simmer until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.
• Preparing Dum Biryani: Layer rice, marinated meat or vegetables and spices in the cooker and let it cook until the flavours blend beautifully.
• Steaming Dhokla: Use the steam function of your rice cooker to prepare dhokla, a savoury steamed cake made from fermented chickpea flour batter. Steam until fluffy and garnish with tempered spices.
• Making Sambhar: Prepare the flavourful South Indian staple, sambhar, in your rice cooker by simmering lentils, vegetables, tamarind paste and spices until well-cooked and fragrant.

Factors to Consider When Buying a Rice Cooker

From capacity and cooking settings to material and rice cooker prices, keep the following things in mind when you buy rice cooker in India:

• Capacity

Determine the amount of rice you typically cook and choose a cooker with an appropriate capacity. Rice cookers typically range from small sizes suitable for individuals or couples to larger sizes for relatively larger families.

• Cooking Settings

Look for a rice cooker with versatile cooking settings to accommodate different types of rice and cooking preferences.

• Keep Warm Function

A keep warm function is essential for maintaining the temperature of cooked rice without overcooking or drying it out. Ensure the rice cooker you choose has this feature and check how long it keeps the rice warm.

• Material and Durability

Opt for a rice cooker made from durable materials such as stainless steel or high-quality non-stick coatings.

• Ease of Cleaning

Consider the ease of cleaning the rice cooker, especially the inner cooking pot. Removable inner pots with non-stick coatings are convenient for cleaning and maintenance.

• Additional Features

Look for additional features such as delay start timers, digital displays, and programmable settings for added convenience and flexibility in cooking.

• Electric Rice Cooker Price

Decide on a budget for your rice cooker. Compare rice cooker price in India from multiple providers and find the one that works best for your cooking needs.

How to Clean and Maintain an Electric Rice Cooker?

Maintaining your electric rice cooker is simple but essential to preserving optimal performance and hygiene. Below is a routine you can follow:

• Unplug and Cool Down: Always disconnect power and allow the unit to cool before cleaning.
• Disassemble Removable Parts: Take out the inner pot, steam tray, lid (if detachable), and any gasket or sealing ring.
• Wash Removable Parts with Care: Use warm, soapy water and a soft sponge to clean the inner pot, steam tray and lid. Avoid abrasive pads as they may damage the non-stick surface.
• Address Stubborn Residue: For stuck rice or mineral deposits, apply a paste of baking soda and water (or diluted vinegar) for a few minutes before gentle scrubbing.
• Clean the Cooker Body: Wipe the exterior and heating base with a damp cloth. Never immerse the base in water.
• Clean the Sealing Gasket and Underside of the Lid: Food particles can accumulate around the lid seal. Hence, rinse and dry thoroughly to maintain a tight seal and avoid steam leakage.
• Dry Thoroughly and Reassemble: Ensure all the parts of the rice cooker are completely dried before reassembling and storing.

By cleaning regularly and handling them gently, your electric kitchen appliances will continue to work perfectly for years to come.

Different Types of Rice Cookers

When browsing for a rice cooker, it helps to understand the common types available, so you can choose based on your cooking style and household size.

• Basic/Conventional Rice Cooker: This is a simple on/off cooker that cooks rice and then switches to keep-warm mode. It usually supports plain white rice and is ideal for everyday use.
• Multi-function/Multi-cook Rice Cooker: These models have multiple settings (e.g. brown rice, porridge, steaming, slow cooking). They may include digital controls or timer functions.
• Steaming-Combo Rice Cooker: These models include a steam tray or basket so you can steam vegetables, fish, or dumplings simultaneously while rice cooks. This is especially useful for one-pot meals.
• Double-Bowl/Dual Pot Rice Cooker: These variants allow you to cook two pots (e.g. rice and veggies, or two types of rice) simultaneously. It is a time-saver for larger households or multi-course meals.
• Portable/Travel Rice Cookers: This kitchen appliance is a compact and lightweight model with smaller capacities. It is ideal for students, couples, or travel use.

Why Choose Crompton’s Rice Cookers?

Experience the ultimate convenience with our home & kitchen appliances. Our electric cookers come with the following features:

• Dual Cooking Mode

Enjoy versatility at its finest! Our rice cooker offers dual functionality, allowing you to effortlessly cook your rice to perfection and keep it warm until serving time. Say goodbye to cold and clumpy rice – with simply a press of a button, your rice remains deliciously warm.

• Food Grade Non-Stick Coating

Cleaning up has never been easier! Our electric cooker is equipped with a durable non-stick coating, ensuring hassle-free maintenance and preventing rice from sticking to the sides during cooking.

• Generous 1.8-litre Capacity

Prepare meals for the whole family with ease! Featuring a spacious 1.8-litre capacity, our rice cooker makes serving large groups a hassle-free process.

• Robust Stainless Steel Lid

Built to last, our cooker's lid is crafted from high-grade stainless steel, providing durability and resilience even under high temperatures. Complete with a rubber gasket for a secure seal, enjoy perfectly cooked rice with every use.

• Cool Touch Handles

At Crompton, we believe that safety always comes first. Our cooker features cool-touch handles, ensuring comfortable handling without the risk of burns when transferring your cooked rice.

• Additional Bowl

Included with our select rice cooker is an additional bowl, ideal for cooking multiple dishes or storing different types of rice. It is crafted from superior-quality aluminium allowing you to rest assured of its reliability and durability.

Discover Crompton’s Range of Rice Cookers

Crompton offers two variants of rice cookers:

HarvestPro Rice Cooker

Experience effortless cooking with the HarvestPro Rice Cooker. Its 1.8-litre capacity and durable aluminium anodized bowls can cook up to 1kg of rice perfectly. Enjoy the convenience of dual cooking function, robust stainless-steel lid, cool-touch handles, and included accessories. Additionally, the HarvestPro 1.8Ltr Rice Cooker comes with an extra cooking bowl, offering versatility and convenience for preparing multiple dishes simultaneously. Backed by a 5-year warranty on the heating coil and a 2-year warranty on the product, you can trust in its durability and performance.

Harvest Pro Lite Rice Cooker

Compact yet powerful, the Harvest Pro Lite 1.8 Ltr Rice Cooker offers the same 1.8-litre capacity and durable aluminium anodized bowls. With a dual cooking function, robust stainless-steel lid, and cool-touch handles, it's perfect for smaller households. Included accessories and warranties for 5 years on the heating coil and 2 years on the product ensure reliable performance.

You can buy rice cooker online from Crompton via online marketplaces. You can also visit a nearby authorised seller using our Store Locator tool and potentially avail of incredible electric cooker prices.

Cook Smarter and Enjoy Effortless Meals with Crompton Rice Cookers

Cooking rice shouldn’t feel like a task and with Crompton’s rice cookers, it isn’t. Designed to blend convenience, consistency and modern functionality, these appliances make everyday meals simpler and more enjoyable. Whether it’s fluffy rice for dinner or steaming hot idlis for breakfast, you can count on Crompton’s rice cookers to deliver perfectly cooked results with minimal effort. Explore the range of Crompton rice cookers today and bring ease, comfort and reliability into your kitchen.