The Hawkins Hevibase Pressure Cooker of commercially pure virgin aluminium is Induction Compatible with an external bottom plate of AISI 430 grade magnetic stainless steel attached to the double thick base. It can safely be used on all domestic gas, electric, It is extremely durable, well balanced, does not bulge or warp, stays flat for quick cooking on induction or electric cooktop.The unique shape with a flat base and gentle sloping sides has just the right curvature for optimal cooking results – oil does not pool in the centre, nor does it spill over the sides, which helps in even and safe cooking.The strong 6.0 mm thick stainless steel stay-cool wire handle to the tava, is comfortable and safe to hold even when the tava is hot, through out the cooking process. The holding zone is marked on the handle, “WHEN HOT HOLD BEYOND THESE LINES”.Four sturdy stainless steel rivets firmly attach the stay-cool wire handle to the tava, to give you a handle that will never get loose or unsteady. T, ceramic, and induction cooktops.The double-thick, heavy gauge base is ideal for light frying before pressure cooking. The base stays flat, never bulges. Suitable for gas, electric, ceramic and halogen cooktops.A version of this model with a fully hard anodised double thick base was available as the Hawkins Ekobase. This was suitable for domestic gas, electric, halogen, ceramic but not for induction cooktops.
