Pressure Cooker Whistle Chart: Timings for Dal, Rice, Chana & Meat

Pressure Cooker Whistle Grid Standard timings for 3-liter and 5-liter Indian pressure cookers (High Heat). Ingredient Type Soaking Time Whistle Count Toor Dal (Arhar) None 3 - 4 Whistles Moong Dal None 2 Whistles Rajma (Kidney Beans) 8 Hours 6 - 8 Whistles Kabuli Chana 8 Hours 7 - 9 Whistles Basmati Rice 20 Mins 1 - 2 Whistles Brown Rice 30 Mins 4 - 5 Whistles Chicken (Curry Cut) None 2 Whistles Mutton / Goat None 6 - 8 Whistles Potatoes (Whole) None 3 - 4 Whistles 💡 Kitchen Pro-Tip Always let the pressure release naturally (Natural Release) for 10-12 minutes after the final whistle. Quick-releasing the steam can lead to tough meat and undercooked lentils.