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Pressure Cooker Accesories

Hawkins has a range of accessories that can be purchased separately. Our pressure cooker accessories are specially designed items that allow you to do more with your Hawkins pressure cooker. You may choose from among the following accessories:
• Grids •  Futura Steaming Basket • Separators •  Combi Set •  Molds •  Idli Stands
Grid
	The grid is used for minimising the contact between food and the cooking liquid and/or the base.
	•    Use the grid to steam food above the water when you so desire it (rather than immersed in liquid with flavours blending).
•     Use the grid when steaming foods in molds or other containers.
•    Use the grid to separate layers of food and to stack custard cups (not provided), always ensuring that the cooker is not more than two-thirds full.
•    Use grid as a coaster or heat pad for the hot cooker body.
Separators
	The separators along with a stand for convenient stacking can be used for cooking two or more dishes at a time.
	•   In the base of the cooker use minimum 1 cup water for the first 10 minutes of pressure cooking time plus � cup for every subsequent 10 minutes or part thereof.
	•    To prevent discolouring aluminium when steaming in separators, add 1 teaspoon lemon juice for every 2 cups water in the base of the cooker. (Not applicable for cooking in the Hard Anodised Contura pressure cooker, Futura pressure cooker and while using hard anodised separator sets.)
•  Each separator can be used individually with or without the stand. Place separator on grid if using without the stand. When using separators with the stands, do not use the grid.
•  Separators can be used for steaming foods which are to be kept out of water.
•  Reheating/Thawing. Separators can be used to reheat food, including precooked frozen food, in the cooker. To reheat food in a separator/mold: put food in the separator/mold. Cover with aluminium foil unless steam/moisture will improve the food. Cooked rice, for instance, should be reheated uncovered. Estimate the cooking time according to the type, size, volume and temperature of the food to be heated. A separator full of cooked rice will require 2 minutes pressure cooking time. A frozen dinner requires about 10 minutes at pressure. With experience you will be able to judge the time. Add water according to the cooking time. Put grid in cooker. Place separator/mold on grid. Close cooker. Bring to full pressure on high heat. Reduce heat and cook. Remove cooker from heat. Release pressure immediately.
Steps used in Separator Cooking:
1. Load the separators with ingredients outside the pressure cooker body.	2. Stack the separators on the stand. Close wire handles around stacked separators and fasten clamp.
3. Pour the required quantity of water into cooker body.	4. Place the separator set in the pressure cooker.
5. Close the pressure cooker and cook for the required time following the same procedure as for non-separator cooking.	6. Release pressure as appropriate. Open cooker. Remove the separator set using tongs (not provided) as it will be hot. Wash cooker and wipe dry.
Molds
	•  A Futura mold (1 litre/1 quart) is available separately as an accessory which fits in the 5L or larger sized pressure cookers. It is made of hard anodised aluminium
	•  Some recipes such as Cr�me Caramel require cooking in a mold which is put inside the cooker. Foods such as rice, fish, p�t�s and other desserts may also be cooked in molds.
•   Molds used in pressure cooking can also be made of oven-proof metal, glass or ceramic. The thicker the mold, the longer the cooking time.
•   Molds should be placed on the grid.
•  A mold should fit inside the cooker such that the top of the mold (when placed on the grid) is not above two-thirds up the cooker body
•   When required, cover the mold with foil or a double thickness of greaseproof paper and tie securely.
•   A handle made from string is useful for transferring molds in and out of the cooker.
•   In the base of the cooker use minimum 1 cup water for the first 10 minutes of pressure cooking time plus � cup for every subsequent 10 minutes or part thereof.
Futura Steaming Basket
	This is a useful accessory for your Futura pressure cooker of 5 litre or larger size. Use the steaming basket for steaming and conveniently handling any solid foods. Placed on the grid, it keeps food away from the water in the cooker. Small and/or delicate foods such as peas and fish can be removed easily in it after cooking without breaking. Lentils and the solid ingredients for stocks can be cooked in it without the grid with the basket acting as a strainer after cooking.Use it as a lifting basket for handling molds, custard cups. The volume of steaming basket is about 6 cups/1.5 litres. It holds about 2 lb (895 gm) carrots or potatoes and about 6 cups of peas. The handle of steaming basket is stainless steel. The basket is made of commercially pure virgin Aluminum with Hard Anodized surface.
1.  The steaming basket does not change the cooking times in the pressure cooker.
2. Place the steaming basket on the grid when the food is to be kept away from the cooking liquid or water in the base of the cooker
3.  Do not fill the basket to exceed the �Maximum Food Level� in the cooker.
4.  You may cook two different foods side by side in the basket. An optional divider is available. To insert divider, lift basket handle.
5  .Use a pot holder or a fork to remove basket after cooking � the handle will be hot.
6.  When cooking green vegetables, you may boil water in the cooker first and then put the basket with vegetables on the grid so that they start cooking in steam immediately. This method gives a better colour and helps to retain more vitamins and minerals.
7.  Be sure to use sufficient water to last the total cooking time.
8.  Do not hit the steaming basket.
9.  Do not chop or cut food with a knife or other sharp instrument with the basket.
10.  Wash the basket with hot, soapy water with a sponge, nylon scouring pad or nylon brush.
11.  Do not put the steaming basket in a dishwasher.
Combi Set
	This gives the advantage of steaming basket and separator cooking simultaneously. Solid container and Perforated container for multiple cooking. Hard Anodised finish stays looking new. Convenient lifting clamp. Suitable for 7L and 9L.
Idli Stands
	The Hawkins Idli Stands have been designed for the Hawkins 3 litre, 5 litre or bigger size pressure cookers but can be used with any other pressure cooker � any make, any size � into which it fits properly.
CAPACITY PRODUCT CODE SUITABLE FOR PRESSURE COOKERS OF CAPACITY* 12 Idlis ID12S 3 Litre 12 Idlis ID12L 5 Litre 18 Idlis ID18L 6.5 Litre * This refers to capacity of Hawkins Classic and Ekobase pressure cookers. For other Hawkins models kindly verify whether the Idli Stand fits properly into the model you are interested in prior to making your selection.
Do not use the vent weight at all while cooking idlis. For best results, the steam should flow freely from the vent tube � there should be no build up of pressure at all. Always follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the pressure cooker for your own safety whenever you use it as a pressure cooker.
Care and Cleaning of the Idli Stand
1.  Before using the Hawkins Idli Stand for the first time, wash with hot water and soap. Rinse in clear water and dry.
2.  After use, wash the Hawkins Idli Stand with hot water and soap using a plastic scrubber or dishcloth. Wipe dry.
3.  We recommend storing the Hawkins Idli Stand with the idli plates reassembled and knob tightened gently.
Recipe: Idli
The following recipe will give a yield of 36 idlis in G05 model and 18 idlis in G10/G20 models.
Steaming Time: 6 minutes
1 cup / 200 g usna chawal (parboiled rice) � cup / 100 g urad dal (split skinned black gram) 3 cups / 720 ml water other than for step 1 1 tsp / 5 ml salt � tsp / 2.5 ml vegetable oil
Batter Preparation:
1.  In separate bowls, cover rice and dal with water at least 2 cm above ingredients. Soak 4 hours. Drain.
2.  Grind into a slightly coarse paste rice, gradually adding 1 cup/240 ml water. Grind into a smooth paste dal, gradually adding � cup/120 ml water.
3.  In a large bowl, mix rice and dal pastes and salt to make batter. Cover and keep aside (not in a refrigerator) at least 12 hours to ferment.
4.  Cooking Idli: Unscrew knob of Idli Stand. Remove idli plates from stand. Rub one drop of oil all over inside of each cup. Stir batter and fill to the brim each cup of bottom plate.
5.  Put an empty plate on stand and position it such that one cup of the upper plate is half way between two cups of the lower plate (see photograph on cover). Fill each cup to the brim. In the same way position and fill remaining 2 plates. Screw on knob and tighten gently.
6.  Pour remaining water (1� cups /360 ml) in cooker. Place Idli Stand in cooker.
7.  Close cooker without vent weight . Cook on high heat till steam passes through vent tube. Reduce heat to medium and cook 6 minutes, ensuring a steady stream of steam from vent tube.
8.  Remove cooker from heat. Open cooker. Allow to cool 2 minutes.
9.  Remove Idli Stand. Allow to cool 2 minutes. Unscrew knob and remove plates.
10.  Run a table knife around edge of each idli. Remove idli. Serve hot.