10 Best Rice Cookers in India 2021 (Panasonic, Preethi, and more)

Panasonic is one of the leading brands in the field of electrical and electronic items. In India, there is a wide range of kitchen appliances available to suit all kinds of needs. They are said to be the pioneer of automatic rice cookers in the world.

This rice cooker comes with a sturdy make and a good capacity of 5.4 liters. It allows you to cook up to 1.25 Kg of rice at a time, hence, making it an ideal choice for a family of 4 to 5 or any small house party. The most classic feature of this rice cooker is that it keeps the rice, once cooked, warm for up to 5 hours.  

The apple green color will definitely light the look of your kitchen. It comes with basic accessories, a scoop, a measuring cup, and a cooking plate for preventing the rice from getting stuck at the bottom. This is important when you are cooking something sticky, say, daliya.

This automatic rice cooker with a capacity of 4.4 liters makes enough rice for an Indian family of 4 to 5 members The auto cooking feature allows you to carry on with other household chores like cleaning the floor, playing with your children, or even sleeping while the rice is getting cooked.

The steaming basket that comes with this appliance is very convenient when you are looking for some steamy veggies. Just place the chopped-up vegetables in the steaming basket and keep it on top of the cooking pot while cooking rice. Close the lid and here you go, piping steamy veggies are ready to go along with piping hot rice.

Not only this, but the steaming basket can also be used to steam up momos, fish, and meat as well. What a nice way to conserve electricity isn't it? This rice cooker comes with basic accessories along with a nonstick cooking pot. A nonstick cooking pot not only prevents burnt rice but is also very easy to clean. 

In our buying guide, we discussed multi-function rice cookers. These rice cookers not only serve the purpose of cooking rice but come with a variety of other options as well. So that you can have nutritious food with every meal that you eat. One such rice cooker is brought to you by the very trusted brand Preethi.

This 5-in-1 multifunction cooker can cook, steam, saute and warm your food. It is built with the latest nutri++ technology which ensures that the food is cooked at an optimum temperature and pressure, hence, retaining its nutritional value. It is equipped with 15 pre-set Indian recipe menus, right from cooking khichdi to rajma to even gajar ka halwa.

Some other features include 30 mins to 8 hours delay timer, keep warm function, and a nonstick cooking pot. This product has got very nice reviews like user-friendly,  convenient for making a variety of dishes, etc. Except a few, such as the capacity is too big for a nuclear family in India, and, sometimes the water tends to leak out of the cooker.

This rice cooker is a little different compared to what is usually available in the market. Usually, the rice cookers have a detachable lid on top, but in this, the lid is attached to the main body. The lid has a steam vent for excess steam and starch to seep through. This also gives a secure fit, therefore, ensures even cooking in an energy-efficient manner.

The stainless steel heavy gauge doubled walled body is highly durable and heat resistant. This high-Quality rice cooker comes in handy to make daily staples like rasam, sambhar, chicken dishes, payasam, and whatnot. 

Along with all the basic accessories, it comes with a heat resistant high-quality plastic steamer tray. The steamer tray is supposed to be kept inside the cooker, unlike other cookers, where it is kept on top of the rice cooking pot. However, some of the reviewers are not happy with the hassle of cleaning this appliance, especially the lid and the back portion of the cooker where the steam and starch get deposited.

Cook porridge, soup, stew, pulao, idlis and boil vegetables in a convenient way with this cute little rice cooker by the brand Prestige. It is one of the most trusted brands in India when it comes to kitchen appliances catering to the various needs of homemakers in the country. 

One of the significant advantages of this cooker is that it comes with an extra cooking pot. So, you don't have to be worried about cooking even if one of the pots is yet to be cleaned. The cooking pots are perfectly stackable and stored in the cooker, thereby saving space. 

This model comes with a high-quality stainless steel lid for a tight fit with a vent to allow the steam to escape. The cool-touch handles and heatproof body ensures a comfortable grip allowing you to easily carry and serve. 

With this rice cooker, about 4 to 6 people can be served rice, thereby a suitable choice for a mid-sized Indian family. The mentioned capacity allows you to cook about 1 kg of rice that will produce about 1.8 liters of cooked rice. Of course, the quantity of the final product may vary depending upon the amount of water added. 

The unique design and heat-resistant handles give you an easy carry-around option. It is equipped with an auto cut off feature,  which makes the rice cooker on a keep warm mode once the cooking is done. This function keeps the rice or other items warm for up to 12 hours which is just awesome. 

Another unique feature of this rice cooker is its 10 hours delay start function. This function comes in handy when you are running a short of time or having a busy schedule. Just set the timer at the desired time, and, the appliance will start cooking at the same time. 

Bajaj, a perfect companion for your cooking requirements, brings to you this fantastic compact and portable rice cooker to fit in any corner of your kitchen without taking much space. Take it on your vacations with your family and friends and treat yourself to nutritious and healthy food all the time. 

Consuming only 350 Watts of power and equipped with a thermal fuse, it is an energy-efficient choice. The thermal fuse gives protection to the appliance and the user also by interrupting electric current when the device is heated to a specific temperature.

The 1.5 liters capacity allows you to cook about 900 g of raw rice which is enough for a nuclear family or small group of people for a 1 time serving. Other specifications such as keep a warm function, a cool touch body, and a stainless steel lid make it a definite pick for this price.

The next product on our list is this small yet highly durable and powerful rice cooker by the brand Kent. If you are a bachelor or a frequent traveler, look no further, your search will surely end here. This is not only compact and convenient but is also equipped with advanced induction heating technology.

The superior induction heating technology or IH efficiently provides high heat by creating a magnetic field within the machine to heat the inner cooking pot. What this ensures is perfectly cooked rice every single time.

The menu setting also includes cooking brown rice which normally takes more time to cook on the stovetop than white rice. This cooker comes with a high-quality plastic lid that is fully detachable making it easy to wash and maintain. Cleaning the inner part with a damp cloth is advisable. 

In this fast pacing world, where everything is getting innovated and upgraded rapidly, why should the kitchen appliances take a back seat! The electric rice cookers are also getting advanced and this product by Geek is the best example of this. 

This cooker is a must-have if you are a person who leads an extremely busy life. It features a programmable intelligent cooking technology that automatically manages temperature, heat, time, and pressure.

Cook your favorite dishes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with its 11 pre-set Indian recipe menus like idli, sambhar, dal, pulao, biryani and so much more. The Anodised Teflon coating ensures a nonstick cooking experience. The reviewers are extremely happy with this product as it makes cooking effortless.

Make your cooking experience fun and interesting by bringing home this small yet effective rice cooker. This is a flawless product to own if you are a bachelor or just a few people sharing an apartment. With its 1 liter capacity, it can cook up to 400 grams of rice which is a good amount for 3 to 4 adults based on their rice intake.

With This product at home, the circle of happiness is complete with multiple features that make it nothing less than other high-end products available online. The heating plate is made of aluminum that ensures uniform heating, hence leads to reduced cooking time.

Just like all other electric rice cookers available within this range, this product also comes with features like keep warm function, cool-touch handles, tight fit stainless steel lid, and an anodized aluminum cooking pot. This also comes with one additional cooking pot that can be stacked and stored in the cooker.