The Hawkins Contura Ceramic-Coated Pressure Cooker in Apple Green – 3 Litre (CAG30) is the most visually distinctive model in the Hawkins Contura family, combining the trusted Contura cooking platform with a vibrant Apple Green German-quality ceramic coating on the exterior and base. The ceramic finish is non-toxic, scratch-resistant, and stain-resistant — bringing lasting freshness to the kitchen's most-used appliance. Importantly, the ceramic coating is applied only to the exterior of the body and the base; the interior remains plain food-grade aluminium, ensuring no coating ever contacts food during cooking. The body is shaped in the classic Contura handi form — rounded sides that make stirring easier, food more visible, and cleanup significantly faster. The stainless steel lid is paired with a metallic rim at the mouth of the cooker body for additional safety reinforcement. The cooker is ideal for families of 3 to 4 people. Recommended for use on gas stoves only. Hawkins backs the CAG30 with a 5-year guarantee. Four GDSons customers rate it highly: Sneha Kapoor calls it "the best pressure cooker ever" and Poonam Yadav praises it in Hindi as her "best kitchen companion," while Ravi Sharma and Amit Nair both note the vibrant green colour brightens the kitchen, with Ravi flagging that the handle can be slightly tight initially.
The black base of the CAG30 is a key performance feature — the darker base absorbs heat from the gas flame faster than standard aluminium, building pressure more quickly and cooking food with less fuel. The ceramic exterior coat is applied using German hi-tech ceramic coating technology — a process chosen by Hawkins for its non-toxic formulation and durability. That said, Amazon.in customer reviews for the ceramic-coated Contura series include some users who report the ceramic colour fading or showing spot marks after several months of use, particularly if abrasive cleaners or steel wool are used. Hawkins recommends gentle cleaning with soft cloths or sponges to maintain the coating. All core Hawkins safety features are in place: the pressure-locked inner lid that physically cannot open under pressure; the improved vent weight (pressure regulator) that reduces dal sprouting and saves fuel; the shielded safety valve under the lid handle bar; and stay-cool handles with metal pivots.
A non-toxic German hi-tech ceramic coating covers the entire exterior body and base, giving the cooker its vivid apple green colour. The coating is scratch-resistant and stain-resistant. It is applied only to the exterior — the interior is plain food-grade aluminium so no coating ever contacts food. Use gentle cleaning to maintain the ceramic appearance over time.
The ceramic-coated black base absorbs heat from the gas flame more efficiently than standard aluminium, building pressure quickly and reducing the amount of fuel needed per cooking cycle. The base retains heat well between cycles for consistent cooking results.
The curved handi shape makes stirring easier in the pre-lid stage, keeps food visible during initial cooking, and simplifies cleanup. The stainless steel lid is reinforced at the mouth of the cooker with a metallic rim, adding an extra layer of structural safety over standard Contura models.
The inside-fitting lid seals from within the body like a jetliner door and physically cannot be opened while internal pressure remains. Combined with the improved vent weight and shielded safety valve, this is Hawkins' proven three-layer safety architecture.
Hawkins provides a 5-year guarantee on the Contura Ceramic-Coated range. The cooker is recommended for use on gas stoves only — it is not suitable for induction, electric, or ceramic cooktops. 100% leak-tested before dispatch.
The Hawkins Contura Ceramic-Coated Apple Green 3L (CAG30) is available at Girdhar Das & Sons, Varanasi's authorised Hawkins dealer since 1970. The Mustard Yellow (CMY30) variant is also in stock. Visit us at W.H. Smith School Road, Sigra, Varanasi, or shop at gdsons.co.in.