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The Vinod Platinum Triply Stainless Steel Milk Pot (14 cm, 2 Litre) was built to make that morning a little less dramatic. It is a tall, narrow, honest piece of cookware β triply steel body, a glass lid with a steam vent, and a riveted handle β designed around the one job most Indian kitchens do more often than any other: heating milk, again and again, every single day.
Milk is unforgiving. Heat it on a thin single-ply pot and the base develops hot spots β small areas that run far hotter than the rest β and milk proteins caramelise and stick there within seconds.
Vinod's SAS Metal triply construction solves this at the material level. Three layers are bonded together:
Add the 2.5 mm thick base and you get a pot that heats evenly and gently β the difference between milk that simmers and milk that scorches.
Most milk pots come with a steel lid, which means you are boiling blind. Vinod fits a tempered glass lid with a stainless steel knob and a small steam vent.
Two things happen as a result. First, you can see the froth climbing β the two-second warning you need to reach for the knob. Second, the vent releases building steam pressure continuously, so the lid does not rattle and the milk is less likely to surge over the rim. It is a small hole with a disproportionate effect on how clean your gas stove stays.
At 14 cm diameter with a 17.5 cm tall body, this is deliberately a pot, not a shallow pan. The height gives rising milk somewhere to go before it reaches the rim β a design that suits Indian full-cream and toned milk far better than a wide, flat saucepan.
The 2 litre capacity sits in the sweet spot for a family: enough for 6β8 cups of chai or coffee in one go, enough to boil a full packet of milk, and still compact enough to store on a crowded shelf.
Once it is in your kitchen, you will find yourself reaching for it constantly:
Will milk really not stick? The triply base substantially reduces sticking by removing hot spots. Used sensibly β medium flame, an occasional stir β you should find the base stays clean. No pot on earth is immune to milk left unattended on a high flame.
Can I use it on an induction cooktop? Yes. The AISI 430 magnetic outer layer makes it fully induction compatible, alongside gas, ceramic, halogen/infrared and hotplate.
Is it dishwasher safe? The pot is dishwasher safe. Wash the glass lid by hand to protect the knob assembly and seal.
Does it need seasoning or special care? No. It is bare stainless steel with no non-stick coating, so there is nothing to season and nothing to wear out. Avoid harsh abrasive powders on the mirror exterior to keep the shine.
Will the handle get hot? The riveted steel handle is designed to stay cool to touch in normal use. On a large burner with flames licking up the sides, use a cloth as you would with any steel cookware.
How long will it last? Vinod backs it with a 60-month (5-year) warranty. With no coating to degrade and a fully bonded triply body, this is cookware people hand down rather than replace.
| π© Construction | Triply SAS Metal (SSβAlβSS) |
|---|---|
| π₯ Inner Surface | AISI 304 food-grade steel, coating-free |
| π Capacity & Size | 2 Litre Β |Β 14 cm diameter |
| π₯ Base Thickness | 2.5 mm heavy, warp-resistant |
| π² Lid | Glass lid with steam vent + steel knob |
| π‘οΈ Warranty | 60 Months (5 Years) |
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vinod β Platinum Series |
| Model / SKU | PTMPO14 |
| Product Type | Milk Pot / Milk Boiler with Lid |
| Material | SAS Metal Triply Stainless Steel |
| Inner Layer | AISI 304 food-grade stainless steel |
| Middle Layer | Full-body aluminium core |
| Outer Layer | AISI 430 magnetic stainless steel |
| Capacity | 2 Litre (serves 6β8 cups) |
| Diameter | 14 cm |
| Height | 17.5 cm |
| Width (with handle) | 15.5 cm |
| Product Weight | Approx. 1.2 kg |
| Base Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Handle | Riveted cool-touch stainless steel |
| Colour / Finish | Silver, mirror-polished exterior |
| Dishwasher Safe | Yes β pot only (hand-wash lid) |
| Warranty | 60 Months |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Cooktop | Suitability |
|---|---|
| LPG / Gas Stove | β Yes |
| Induction Cooktop | β Yes β magnetic 430 steel base |
| Ceramic Hob | β Yes |
| Halogen / Infrared | β Yes |
| Electric Hotplate | β Yes |
| Microwave Oven | β No β metal cookware |
| Use | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Boiling Milk | Tall walls give froth room to rise; vent releases steam |
| Masala Chai | Narrow base concentrates heat for a fast rolling boil |
| Filter Coffee Decoction | Even heat keeps the decoction from catching |
| Kadha & Haldi Doodh | Non-reactive 304 steel handles turmeric and spices |
| Soups, Rasam & Sauces | Gentle simmering without scorching the base |
| Kheer, Payasam & Oats | Aluminium core prevents the bottom layer catching |
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Vinod Platinum Triply Milk Pot (14 cm, 2 Litre) | 1 |
| Glass Lid with Steam Vent & Steel Knob | 1 |
| Everyday Cleaning | Warm water, mild dishwash liquid and a soft sponge |
|---|---|
| Dishwasher | Pot is dishwasher safe. Hand-wash the glass lid. |
| Avoid | Harsh abrasive powders and steel wool on the mirror finish |
| Heat Setting | Low to medium is sufficient β triply heats efficiently |
| Safety | Do not run cold water over a hot glass lid β thermal shock |
| Not For | Microwave use. Keep the burner flame under the base only. |