SEPARATORS FOR COOKERS | HOW TO CHOOSE | HOW TO USE 

Thanks for sharing. Glad that you found the video helpful.

How was your experience? Did you place a base since you bought the one without a stand?

Thanks Nashima.

You are welcome!

Thanks Sukanya that you liked my idea. These tiffin boxes can be put to use in multiple ways. Because they can be stacked it minimises space usage. I use them to store small quantities of left over food in my small fridge, the organisation of which I will upload v soon. Thank you.

@@BhuvanaAdi Wow that's another nice idea! You are so resourceful :) Love your channel!

Thanks that you liked my idea.

You're welcome!

Thanks for your appreciation Vidya. Happy that you found it useful. 🙏

Yes you can use them. Thank you.

Thanks Sonali.

Hi Madhu, You have to pour water and have to keep the separators on the water just like we do in cooker. You can keep a steel ring below if you do not have a grid. I've used the separators in my electric cooker and it is quite safe and the advantage is you can cook different items at a time. I'll try to upload a video on that soon. If you feel/fear that the water below will get evaporated, you can open and check in between and can add some more water. Nothing to worry.

Hi Kriti, the 3L cooker shown is Butterfly handi cooker. I mentioned this at 3:17 in the video. Please, check the buying links provided in the description below the video. Thanks.

Hi Aditi, do you mean cooking both in the pressure cooker? Yes, you can so that if you have soaked rajma for at least 10-12 hours or overnight. If you have done that, rajma can get cooked in the same cooking time of rice. Having said this, I would like to add that, it also depends on the type and quality of rajma. You can get to know this by trying out a couple of times. In case you fill it does not cook well in that duration, you can add hot water to the rajma before placing in the cooker. Hope this helps.

Hi Malathi, actually small cookers are meant to be used for direct cooking. There is no need for separator if a single item is to cooked. It can be cooked directly. But in case you have to cook small quantities of rice, dal/vegetables for a single person, you can use separators even in small cookers like 1.5 or 2 or even 2.5 litres. Thank you.

Thanks Sonali for that request. Will definitely do that very soon. Stay tuned. Thanks.

Hi Anil Kumar, i bought the separators in a steel shop on Chennai. You will get similar ones in any shop selling stainless steel utensils in any city. I'm sure a few branded ones would be available online as well.

Hi Puneet, rice and dal are usually cooked together. You can soak dal if required for 10-15 minutes after washing it. That way both will get cooked at the same time. If not, when rice and dal are cooked together, rice will become soft. If you don't want that to happen then you can reduce the water for rice. I hope I've cleared your doubt.

twin tower thanks for the request. I will try to upload some combo recipes soon.

Of course you can use SS separators in aluminum cooker.

Th Butterfly cookers I have - 2 Litres - amzn.to/3eBBq62 3 Litres - www.amazon.in/Butterfly-Curve-Stainless-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B005MMTON0/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=butterfly+cooker&qid=1620789699&sr=8-2 I bought my separator from a shop. But I am sharing a separator link whose measurements I have checked and which I think will fit in 3 Litre Butterfly cooker. www.amazon.in/Embassy-Stainless-Separator-Suitable-Containers/dp/B01C5SHSWM/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3F6JS0RQPZ9D0&dchild=1&keywords=separators+for+pressure+cooker&qid=1620789922&s=kitchen&sprefix=separators%2Ckitchen%2C278&sr=1-10#customerReviews I think this separator is returnable within 10 days if not suitable. Hope this helps. Thanks.

Hi Vandana, that is a good suggestion. Btw do you mean cooking with separators in electric rice cooker? I'll definitely make a video soon.

Yes 7.5 Litre might be big for 4 people. As per my estimate, a 5 Litre cooker should suffice. Thanks.

@@BhuvanaAdi thank you so much for the reply!

Hi, I think there won't be any problem using it. You can keep a grid or a stand below those containers.

Of course you have to add water before placing the separators.

Hi, Butterfly is a brand which I've seen my grandmother use from my childhood. They are a very reputed brand and I think their pressure cooker is one of the oldest. To the best of my knowledge, Butterfly or any other brand does not come with separators. Separators of different sizes, are sold, separately by different manufacturers.

@@BhuvanaAdi thanks for replying. I came to know about butterfly brand only through amazon. I thought it is a new brand .

Hi Seema, I am giving below the links of the pressure cookers I have shown in the video. But I bought the various separators shown in different steel shops at different times. So you will need to take the cooker to a stainless steel cookware shop near your place and buy suitable separators. amzn.to/2Q8KEwA - Prestige 4 ltrs SS Cooker amzn.to/32DJ4nG - Vinod 2.5 litres SS Cooker amzn.to/32QxZjt - Butterfly 3 Litres SS Cooker Thank you.

Hi Kirti, do you mean the cooker with the separators placed inside or do you mean if the separators can be kept?used on induction? Separators inside a cooker works on Induction. But though the separators are stainless steel and flat bottomed, and hence induction compatible; yet, it is better not to use directly on the induction as these are not made of thick gauge steel like cookers, kadais and other induction friendly cookware. I hope I have made the point clear. Thanks.

Hi, I'm making a video on this and shall upload it very soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

Hi, the cooker being small and with the separators you will hardly have space. But still it depends on the number and size of potatoes. If they are small and are not squeezed too much between the cooker and the separator, you can put a few of them. Try out and if you do not have problem in pressure release/whistle, you can do it. Else have to do it again with only the potatoes.

I also have a three-litre, inner lid pressure cooker (Prestige Cute)..I'd like to know which seperators to buy...🤔

You can check out in a steel shop in your area. I'll check out online and give you link of suitable one.

Hi Sneha, I only have a very old National electric rice cooker which I am still using. I do not have any of these you've mentioned.

Hi Bhola Kumar, thanks for your query. 1. I think 3L cooker will be ideal for 2 persons, as you can cook rice , dal and vegetables(any 2 at a time) using separators. You can cook rice once and the other 2 items the second time. Pressure build up in small cookers is very fast and hence cooking is faster, so even if you use the cooker twice you can finish your pressure cooking within half an hour. You can even have 2L or 2.5L, but smaller the cooker, it is ideal for direct cooking and for 1 person. You cannot cook multipe items at a single time. 2. As shown in many of my cookery videos, I have been using PRESTIGE, VINOD, BUTTERFLY cookers. I've been using Prestige brand for more than 20 years. Butterfly is also a 50 year old brand and is very good, but I started using my 3L SS curved handi Butterfly cooker and the 1.5L Vinod SS cooker since 2 years. Both have been working fine with me. Many years ago I've used Hawkins cooker as well and found it good (but the inside lid type, so was not suitable for separators). I have given buying link in the end. You can buy any of these brands, depending on your budget, offers available and based on customer reviews(if buying online). 3. To the best of my knowledge none of these brands sell separators, especially for the small capacity cookers. So you can buy good quality separators in a large Steel shop in your city, selling these items. The separators I have shown in the video are bought from steel shops in Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai. 4. You can take your cooker to the shop and get the perfectly fitting separators. Hope I have answered all your queries to your satisfaction. Thank you. To buy in Flipkart : fkrt.it/fBYru~uuuN for Butterfly 3L SS handi cooker fkrt.it/kR7iu~uuuN for Vinod 3.5L SS cooker fkrt.it/xhML4QNNNN for Prestige 3L SS cooker To buy in Amazon : amzn.to/2VBql8e for Butterfly 2L SS cooker amzn.to/2VQ2yX8 for Vinod 3L SS pan amzn.to/2JtAMZZ for Prestige 3L SS cooker

@@BhuvanaAdi thank you very much for such a great explanation madam.......thank you very much madam..........

Hi Deepali, Prestige has separators for their cookers starting from 4L. For my own 3L Prestige Deluxe cooker does not have any separators. I have bought separators that fit my cooker, from stainless steel shop. You will have to take your cooker to a steel shop and buy a suitable set of separators. Hope this helps. Thank you.

Thank you for ur reply...u mean to say it's available in local shops for 3 ltr prestige cooker models... I want to replace my aluminium cookers to steel cooker...I want to purchase 2 prestige cooker ...one small which I can use daily cooking for dal rice or dal khichadi for 4 members and another medium/large size for occasionally use .. Can u pls suggest me the prestige models ??

You're welcome!

It should be convenient to place the separator inside. About finger width gap should suffice. Thanks.

Hi Ramesh, firstly sorry for the delayed reply. Have you seen the video fully? I have clearly explained at two paces, about the need to use a grid. This is the reason - whenever the separators kept in the cooker, do not have a stand there is very little gap between the bottom of the vessel and the base of the cooker. This gap is essential for effective pressure cooking. So whenever there is no stand, use a grid plate at the bottom. Thank you.

Hi Avantika, that is a good question. Actually manufacturers do not provide grids for cookers below 5L, which means you can use it as it is. You can avoid a base or grid if the vessels you use, have a certain height such that the water from below does not climb into the vessel. It is better to have a grid for flatter vessels like those in the separators. That's the reason they provide a stand with separators and also for easily placing inside the cooker and removing out from it. If you noticed, the tiffin boxes are used in a smaller cooker and they are not flat.

@@BhuvanaAdi Thank you so much for super quick response. Now everything makes sense. Such a description and clear answer 😀

@@BhuvanaAdi *Successful experiment feedback* I tried out today - a small tiffin bowl at the bottom with peas and a bigger tiffin dabba with rice. No base used. The smaller bowl was shaking vigorously making even the cooker shake. It was scary. Secondly, there was no whistle even after several minutes of the pressure valve coming up. I switched off the gas after 5 minutes. Cooked perfectly. No accidents ;) Thank you very much!

Hi Avantika, thanks for sharing your experiment. That's wonderful. My suggestion would be to try to keep the bigger dabba at the bottom and the smaller bowl above. To avoid the shaking, you can try placing a steel ring at the bottom if you have one, else even a small plate will also do the job. Try it out the next time and let me know.

@@BhuvanaAdi Sure Ma'am, thanks for the suggestions 😀 I will update when I try out the next time. I have a small 2 litre cooker hence struggling to fit things inside 😉

Hi, it is not compulsory to have a hole/groove on separator containers, if they are not air tight. The slight opening/groove/small hole helps water/steam to escape during cooking. The hole or gap in/between separators act as a vent for steam to escape. Hope I have made the point clear to you Thank you.

There are 2 tier and 3 tier separators available for various cooker sizes. You get a few brands online. But it would be better if you take your cooker and buy the suitable separator set from a steel shop. Thanks.

If you live in Chennai or any part of Tamil Nadu you will get these separators in most steel cookware stores.

@@BhuvanaAdi ok thank you.. will check

You can get these separators in any stores selling stainless steel cookware. You have to know your cooker capacity and accordingly look for suitable separators. There are few brands and sizes available online on Amazon as well.

@@BhuvanaAdi thank you M'am

Hi Srividhya, which items are you asking, can you please specify?

@@BhuvanaAdiwhere can I get that 3L cooker with separator please tell me ma'am 🙏🥺

Hi @sai, sorry for the delayed reply. I did not understand which product you are asking. Please clarify.

@@Helpingstudents1 I bought it in a stainless steel utensils store in Chennai. But you will get in stainless steel cookware shops in any city. But when you buy from a shop it is better to carry the cooker along to check the size and fitment before buying. I have shared buying link in the description. It says for 3 litres. In case you are buying online, please check the size and also whether you can return it if the size is not correct. Thanks.

Hi Akhila, the pressure cooker shown in the video which can hold the set of three separators is of 8L capacity. I think I must have mentioned it in the video.

@@BhuvanaAdi thanks

Hi Narla, I got it in a shop in Bengaluru in the year 1994 when Stainless Steel cooker was first introduced. It is 27 years old. Thanks.

Will I get the same model now?

I don't think nowadays you get copper bottom cookers. Copper at the bottom was given for even heat and thereby fast cooking. Now the sandwich bottom and induction based cookers are more popular. These also cook fast, as there is aluminium sandwiched between two layers of steel. Moreover copper is very expensive.

@@BhuvanaAdi Hi, I'm currently living in Bengaluru. Can you suggest some good shops to buy stainless steel pressure cooker along with separator? I live near Kemp fort mall, checked out there, but only around 5 litres cookers available. I need around 8-10 litres. It will be better to physically visit the shop and choose separtors to avoid problems of fitting in pressure cooker.

@@tomgeorge6453 You are right, 8 - 10 litres is a fairly large size with not many buyers. So not all shops are likely to stock it. First you need to find out which brands make these sizes and then look up the brand shops or call up the company helpline to know where you could get these. I am afraid I am unable to help you on this as I do not reside in Bengaluru and am not aware of such shops where you could get these. www.prestigexclusive.in/pressure-cooker-outer-lidss-deluxe-alpha-svachh-stainless-steel-pressure-cooker-10-l/p/15466307 Check this out and call their helpline to know where they can be bought near your place. Even Hawkins seem to make SS cookers of that size. Please check out - www.hawkinscookers.com/WebPCMain.aspx?cat=HSS You could call the helpline in this case too. I think after buying the cooker of your choice, you will need to visit a SS utensils shop to buy separators. Hope this helps. Thanks.

Hi Alton, do you mean I showthe cooker being used for preparing rice etc.?

@@BhuvanaAdi no I wanted to see the steel cooker completely how it looks with its whistle.. I think we have the same one copper bottom or maybe similar.

Hi Alton. Can you share your email id, so that I can share pics of the cooker. Yes mine is also copper bottom more than 25 years old. Thank you.

@@BhuvanaAdi dsouza.alton@gmail.com Wow will it last so many years? What safety precautions to take and can we do light drying in it before pressure cooking? Actually! It is a 1992 model but we opened it after many years. Just inquisitive how to use etc

Hi, Although I am sharing a link of a separator for 3 litre cooker, different brand cookers of same capacity could be of different sizes. I am not aware of which brand cooker you have and what is the size? My advice would be to take the cooker to a steel shop and buy it there after checking out the quality and size. Hope this helps. Thanks. amzn.to/4awGMtD

Sorry for the delayed reply. You get separator sets for various cooker sizes.

I think I have shown both 3 and 4 L cookers as well as my old 8 L cooker in the video. Hope you have seen the video fully. I have mentioned the sizes while explaining about each of them. Thanks.