The Hawkins Contura Black Pressure Cooker – 1.5 Litre is the smallest model in Hawkins' premium hard anodised Contura Black range — a compact, beautifully designed cooker for solo cooks, couples, students, and small kitchens that need the efficiency of pressure cooking without the bulk of larger models. The body is hard anodised to 60 microns thickness — inside and outside — giving it its signature deep black colour through a process that fundamentally transforms the aluminium surface rather than painting it. This means the black finish is scratch-proof, corrosion-proof, and permanent — it will not chip, peel, or dull through years of daily cooking. A stainless steel lid paired with the hard anodised body ensures maximum hygiene. Ideal for 2 to 3 people, the 1.5L model is perfect for side dishes, quick boils, and small batches. Recommended for use on gas stoves only. Hawkins backs every Contura Black with a 5-year guarantee.
The distinctive rounded handi-shaped (Contura) body is the feature that makes the Contura series stand apart from the straight-sided Classic. The curved interior allows food to be stirred more easily during the initial sauté stage, prevents sticking in corners during pressure cooking, and makes cleaning significantly faster and more thorough. The hard anodised surface absorbs heat from a gas flame faster than standard aluminium, building pressure more quickly and cooking more energy-efficiently. All core Hawkins safety features are built in: the pressure-locked inner lid that physically cannot open under pressure; the improved vent weight that reduces dal sprouting and saves fuel; the shielded safety valve under the lid handle bar; and stay-cool handles with metal pivots that outlast plastic-pivoted alternatives. Every Contura Black is 100% leak-tested before leaving the factory.
The smallest Contura Black at 1.5 litres is ideal for individuals, couples, and small kitchens. It handles quick rice, dal for 2–3 people, side dishes, and small batches of lentils or vegetables efficiently without wasting energy heating excess capacity.
60 microns of hard anodising creates a surface that is part of the aluminium itself — not a coating or paint. It cannot chip, peel, or corrode, and keeps the cooker looking new for years of daily use.
The curved handi shape allows easier stirring in the sauté stage, prevents food from sticking in corners, and makes post-cooking cleaning faster and more thorough compared to straight-sided cooker bodies.
Food-grade stainless steel lid combined with a hard anodised body — both non-reactive and corrosion-resistant — ensures hygienic cooking surfaces across every part of the cooker that contacts food.
The inside-fitting lid is pressure-locked and cannot open while there is internal pressure — inherently safer than outer-lid designs. Factory 100% leak-tested. Backed by Hawkins' 5-year guarantee.
The Hawkins Contura Black 1.5 Litre is available at Girdhar Das & Sons, Varanasi's authorised Hawkins dealer since 1970. We carry all Contura Black sizes as well as the induction-compatible Contura Black XT range. Shop at gdsons.co.in or visit us at W.H. Smith School Road, Sigra, Varanasi.