--- product_id: 1411066 title: "Hawkins Contura 3 Liters Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker" brand: "hawkins" price: "128331CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Hawkins" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1411066-hawkins-contura-3-liters-hard-anodized-pressure-cooker store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 46% faster cooking 50% energy savings 22% higher temp Hawkins Contura 3 Liters Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker **Brand:** hawkins **Price:** 128331CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > Cook Smart, Eat Well! 🍽️ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hawkins Contura 3 Liters Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker by hawkins - **How much does it cost?** 128331CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1411066-hawkins-contura-3-liters-hard-anodized-pressure-cooker) ## Best For - hawkins enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hawkins brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Energy-Saving Wonder:** Slash your cooking fuel costs by 50%—good for your wallet and the planet! - • **Tenderize Like a Pro:** Transform tough cuts of meat into tender, succulent dishes in no time. - • **Easy Cooking Made Fun:** Includes simple instructions and delicious recipes to inspire your culinary creativity. - • **Speed Meets Efficiency:** Cook meals 46% faster than a microwave, making dinner prep a breeze! - • **Ultimate Sterilization:** Achieve thorough sterilization, ensuring your food is safe and healthy. ## Overview The Mercantile International M32 Pressure Cooker is a 3-liter kitchen powerhouse that cooks meals 46% faster than a microwave, sterilizes food thoroughly, and saves 50% on energy costs. With the ability to tenderize tough cuts of meat quickly and easy-to-follow instructions with recipes included, it's the perfect addition to any modern kitchen. ## Description Enjoy healthy, homemade food everyday with the ease and time-saving convenience offered by this Contura Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker from Hawkins The improved pressure regulator controls and regulates the pressure level inside the cooker This pressure cooker comes with a curved body for easy stirring of food Made from the finest aluminum material, this pressure cooker is resistant to corrosion With a hard anodized body, this pressure cooker absorbs heat at a faster rate making it more energy efficient Review: Terrific Little Pressure Cooker Is Very Easy to Use and to Store! - I love this little pressure cooker, which I've now had for 5 trouble-free years! I wanted a smaller pressure cooker than American stores generally carry, as it's just the two of us; but I also wanted to be able to cook enough to have a manageable amount of planned leftovers, so I went with the larger of two sizes which Hawkins recommended for 2 people. This fits the bill quite nicely. The pressure regulator is the rocker/whistle type, and lets out steam in bursts, which might take a little getting used to, but works extremely well. Due to the lip (which is what allows them to make such a small, light pressure cooker) you will need to use a ladle to dish out food cooked in it, but I haven't ever found that to be a hardship in any way, as that is what I would normally do anyway. As long as you've ladled out the food, there's unlikely to be food accumulated under the lip, and the anodized aluminium has always cleaned up very easily anyway. It also looks sharp; the lid lock mechanism is ingenious, and easy to master with the barest minimum of practice, and this size is much easier to store than my old pressure cookers were. I love that parts are cheap, and most problems can be fixed yourself. The longer I have it, the more I appreciate how easy it is to use (even on my glasstop stove), and how efficiently it cooks. I continue to be impressed with Hawkins' thoughtful design and safety features. It is so much easier to put the lid on their pressure cookers than conventional ones because the oval lid sits inside the opening of the pot, held in place by shape, size, and leverage of the handle, and there are no heavy, clunky lugs which necessitate strong arming the lid into place, which makes it nigh onto impossible to blow the top off. Their shielding the safety valve, which would melt open should the pot boil dry and become too hot, would prevent food from spewing out in a fountain if that happened. (If you cook moong dal, you'll want at least the 3.5L size.) Review: The best portable pressure cooker - Initially I was not sure whether I should buy 3 liters or 4 liters or 5 liters pressure cooker; and also whether I should go for Prestige or Presto pressure cooker? And also I was confused with stainless steel or Anodized type pressure cooker or aluminum cheap old traditional one? After detailed research, I purchased this pressure cooker. Lot of times I cook vegetables and rice and Dal (corns and other hard beans etc.) due to my vegetarian habits, and I feel this cooker is very useful and effective with a timely efficient cooking for my personal use. Since I cannot spend more time for cooking due to my Ph.D. studies, I feel happy with this cooker since I can save my time. I can use it as a frying pan as well. Pros: Efficient cooking with less time which is the advantage of taking 3 liters size pressure cooker. Anodized metallic style makes cleaning the cooker at very ease. Cute and latest design. Can use it also as a nice frying pan, and use it initially as a frying pan and later on make good sambar or rasam or nice cauliflower or cabbage curry. Cons: Good for two people and for more than two people probably size becomes small unless you want to use it as a nice additional cooker. Pouring directly from the cooker to your plate for the left-over cooked stuff becomes a little difficult due to the edge designing but I don't think it is a con to be considered that important. You cannot have separate cups within the cooker to cook rice and vegetables in two different dishes due to its small size, but as I am specifically looking for a small size cooker so that I can use it for frying pan and saving time while cooking as well as efficient stylish cooker easy to clean, this suited my needs perfectly. I highly recommend it if you are happy with a less-size cooker with the above qualities. Enjoy the delicious food! ## Features - Cooks 46% faster than micowave oven - Sterilizes food thoroughly, cooks at 22% hihger temperature than the boiling water - Saves 50% of cooking fuel/energy cost - Cookes tough, cheaper cuts of meat into tender succulent morsels quickly - Simple complete instructions with recipes included ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002TG3TLK | | Best Sellers Rank | #480,122 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #396 in Pressure Cookers | | Brand | HAWKINS | | Brand Name | HAWKINS | | Capacity | 3 Liters | | Closure Type | Outer Lid | | Color | Dark Grey/Silver | | Control Method | Touch | | Controller Type | Hand Control | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 919 Reviews | | Finish Type | ceramic | | Global Trade Identification Number | 08901165028828 | | Included Components | Pressure Cooker, Lid, Regulator & Manual | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Type Name | Pressure Cooker | | Item Weight | 2.66 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Hawkins | | Material | Hard Anodized Aluminum | | Model Number | M32 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Part Number | 51-PHJX-8HNH | ## Product Details - **Brand:** HAWKINS - **Capacity:** 3 Liters - **Material:** Hard Anodized Aluminum - **Color:** Dark Grey/Silver - **Finish Type:** ceramic - **Item Weight:** 2.7 Pounds - **Control Method:** Touch - **Operation Mode:** Manual - **Is Dishwasher Safe:** No - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 08901165028828 ## Images ![Hawkins Contura 3 Liters Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51K1LMDAvkL.jpg) ![Hawkins Contura 3 Liters Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iCM9CJX6L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific Little Pressure Cooker Is Very Easy to Use and to Store! *by B***A on October 4, 2011* I love this little pressure cooker, which I've now had for 5 trouble-free years! I wanted a smaller pressure cooker than American stores generally carry, as it's just the two of us; but I also wanted to be able to cook enough to have a manageable amount of planned leftovers, so I went with the larger of two sizes which Hawkins recommended for 2 people. This fits the bill quite nicely. The pressure regulator is the rocker/whistle type, and lets out steam in bursts, which might take a little getting used to, but works extremely well. Due to the lip (which is what allows them to make such a small, light pressure cooker) you will need to use a ladle to dish out food cooked in it, but I haven't ever found that to be a hardship in any way, as that is what I would normally do anyway. As long as you've ladled out the food, there's unlikely to be food accumulated under the lip, and the anodized aluminium has always cleaned up very easily anyway. It also looks sharp; the lid lock mechanism is ingenious, and easy to master with the barest minimum of practice, and this size is much easier to store than my old pressure cookers were. I love that parts are cheap, and most problems can be fixed yourself. The longer I have it, the more I appreciate how easy it is to use (even on my glasstop stove), and how efficiently it cooks. I continue to be impressed with Hawkins' thoughtful design and safety features. It is so much easier to put the lid on their pressure cookers than conventional ones because the oval lid sits inside the opening of the pot, held in place by shape, size, and leverage of the handle, and there are no heavy, clunky lugs which necessitate strong arming the lid into place, which makes it nigh onto impossible to blow the top off. Their shielding the safety valve, which would melt open should the pot boil dry and become too hot, would prevent food from spewing out in a fountain if that happened. (If you cook moong dal, you'll want at least the 3.5L size.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best portable pressure cooker *by H***Y on July 10, 2012* Initially I was not sure whether I should buy 3 liters or 4 liters or 5 liters pressure cooker; and also whether I should go for Prestige or Presto pressure cooker? And also I was confused with stainless steel or Anodized type pressure cooker or aluminum cheap old traditional one? After detailed research, I purchased this pressure cooker. Lot of times I cook vegetables and rice and Dal (corns and other hard beans etc.) due to my vegetarian habits, and I feel this cooker is very useful and effective with a timely efficient cooking for my personal use. Since I cannot spend more time for cooking due to my Ph.D. studies, I feel happy with this cooker since I can save my time. I can use it as a frying pan as well. Pros: Efficient cooking with less time which is the advantage of taking 3 liters size pressure cooker. Anodized metallic style makes cleaning the cooker at very ease. Cute and latest design. Can use it also as a nice frying pan, and use it initially as a frying pan and later on make good sambar or rasam or nice cauliflower or cabbage curry. Cons: Good for two people and for more than two people probably size becomes small unless you want to use it as a nice additional cooker. Pouring directly from the cooker to your plate for the left-over cooked stuff becomes a little difficult due to the edge designing but I don't think it is a con to be considered that important. You cannot have separate cups within the cooker to cook rice and vegetables in two different dishes due to its small size, but as I am specifically looking for a small size cooker so that I can use it for frying pan and saving time while cooking as well as efficient stylish cooker easy to clean, this suited my needs perfectly. I highly recommend it if you are happy with a less-size cooker with the above qualities. Enjoy the delicious food! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT AND EASY TO USE *by T***N on April 14, 2011* This is my 3rd Pressure cooker. I have a Hawkins 1.5 L little aluminum thang that is great for a quick cook of veggies or smaller amounts of food, and I have an Ultrex that is built like a large Chicken Fryer pan..flat, not saucepan shaped as is usual. This was my middle choice, not large, not small. The perfect size for a 2-person meal. The mechanics are very simple, an oval opening that allows the lid to lock on from the inside of the pan, and an automatic steam release that doesn't use weights. It is complete with the lid, base and rubber ring. No weights to lose. The interior is non-stick. Love it. The price is decent, the build is excellent, the design is well done and it works great. There's a million recipes on the web for you, and I predict you'll be using this little baby often. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1411066-hawkins-contura-3-liters-hard-anodized-pressure-cooker](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1411066-hawkins-contura-3-liters-hard-anodized-pressure-cooker) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*