The Hawkins Contura Ceramic-Coated Pressure Cooker in Mustard Yellow – 3 Litre (CMY30) is the warm, earthy-toned sibling of the Apple Green CAG30 — sharing identical specifications and the same German-quality ceramic coating technology, but in a rich Mustard Yellow exterior that pairs beautifully with both modern and traditional kitchen décor. The ceramic coating is applied using German hi-tech, non-toxic technology to the exterior body and base only — the interior surface remains plain food-grade aluminium so there is no possibility of coating in contact with food during cooking. The coating is scratch-resistant and stain-resistant, and is designed to keep the cooker looking vibrant through regular gas stovetop use. At 3 litres, the CMY30 is ideally sized for families of 3 to 4 people and is shaped in Hawkins' distinctive handi-form Contura body with rounded sides. Recommended for use on gas stoves only. Hawkins provides a 5-year guarantee.
The Contura Ceramic series' black base is a purposeful design choice — the dark ceramic-coated base absorbs heat from a gas flame faster than a standard aluminium surface, accelerating pressure build-up and making cooking more fuel-efficient. The stainless steel lid, reinforced with a metallic rim at the mouth of the cooker body, provides additional structural safety over standard Contura models. All Hawkins safety features are present: the pressure-locked inner lid that cannot open while there is internal pressure; the improved vent weight that reduces dal sprouting and saves fuel; the shielded safety valve under the lid handle bar that safely deflects steam downward; and stay-cool handles with durable metal pivots. As with the Green and Red ceramic variants, Hawkins recommends cleaning with a soft cloth or sponge rather than abrasive cleaners to preserve the ceramic exterior over time.
The rich mustard yellow German ceramic coating gives this cooker a warm, distinctive aesthetic that stands apart from the more common silver or black pressure cookers. It adds colour and character to the kitchen platform while maintaining all the functional qualities of the standard Hawkins Contura.
The non-toxic German hi-tech ceramic coating is applied only to the exterior of the body and base — the interior remains food-safe plain aluminium. The scratch-resistant, stain-resistant coating is designed to maintain its colour with gentle regular cleaning using soft cloths or sponges.
The dark ceramic-coated black base absorbs heat from the gas flame faster than standard aluminium, reducing the time taken to build pressure and saving fuel across repeated daily cooking cycles.
The food-grade stainless steel lid is paired with a metallic rim reinforcement at the cooker body's mouth — an additional structural safety feature that ensures secure lid seating under pressure.
The inside-fitting lid is pressure-locked like a jetliner door — it cannot open while there is internal pressure. Combined with the improved vent weight, shielded safety valve, and 100% factory leak testing, the CMY30 delivers Hawkins' full safety standard. Backed by a 5-year guarantee.
The Hawkins Contura Ceramic Mustard Yellow 3L (CMY30) is available alongside the Apple Green (CAG30) at Girdhar Das & Sons, Varanasi's authorised Hawkins dealer since 1970. Visit us at W.H. Smith School Road, Sigra, Varanasi, or shop at gdsons.co.in.