Pressure cooker

A pressure cooker is a sealed kitchen pot that cooks food faster than regular pots by using steam pressure.

🔧 How it works:
• When you heat water inside the cooker, it turns into steam.
• The steam gets trapped inside the sealed pot, increasing the pressure.
• The higher pressure raises the boiling point of water, allowing food to cook much faster.

🍛 Common Uses:
• Cooking rice, lentils, beans, and soups
• Making curries, stews, and meat dishes
• Sterilizing jars or bottles

⚙️ Parts of a Pressure Cooker:
1. Lid – seals the pot tightly
2. Pressure valve/weight – controls steam release
3. Rubber gasket – ensures airtight sealing
4. Safety valve – releases excess pressure
5. Cooking pot (body) – holds the food and liquid

⚠️ Safety Tips:
• Never open it while it’s still pressurized
• Don’t overfill it (keep some space for steam)
• Check the rubber ring and valve regularly

Would you like me to explain the difference between a traditional pressure cooker and an electric one (like an Instant Pot)?