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If This Happens...

Causes

Solutions

F. 

Hard 

Anodising Lightens 
or is Worn Off on 
Inside Base

Note:  Lightening and wearing off of hard anodising cannot be restored and will not affect the functioning of the  
cooker and cooking result; follow the three 

Solutions

 below to prevent further damage.

1.

  Scouring with abrasive 

plastic scrubbers, steel 
wool or cleaning powder, 
ash, bleach or soda

Wash only with non-abrasive cleaning products.

2.

  Washing in dishwasher Hand wash. Do not put in a dishwasher.

3.

  Deposits of salts and 

minerals in water

Wash and wipe dry cooker after 

every

 use.

G. 

Base of 

Pressure Cooker is 
No Longer Flat

1.

 Overheating, 

 

boiling dry

2.

  Putting hot cooker  

in water

3.

  Long term use

Can be repaired only by a Hawkins Authorised Service Centre (see 

Directory of Hawkins 

Authorised Service Centres

, page 89).

H. 

Yellow or 

Brownish Stains in 
Base of Cooker

Food stains accumulate 
because cooker not washed 
properly after every use

Rub stains with a non-abrasive cleaning powder such as 'Vim', a non-abrasive plastic 
scrubber and a little water.  To prevent such stains, wash cooker properly after 

every 

use.

I. 

Food Spills 

from Separator Set 
While Cooking

1.

  Too much food  

in container

Reduce quantity of food and/or liquid.  See 

Maximum quantities of Various Foods 

for the Hawkins Separator Sets

,

 

page 27.

2.

  Too much water in 

base of cooker and water 
boils into container

Follow the water quantity to be put in cooker body given in 

Maximum quantities of 

Various Foods for the Hawkins Separator Sets

,

 

page 27.

Summary of Contents for Ceramic-Coated Contura

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Page 3: ...Mustard Yellow Hawkins Contura Tomato Red Hawkins Contura Apple Green Hawkins Contura and Hawkins Contura Black trademarks 2022 reserved in respect of logos pictures text layout design and recipes in...

Page 4: ...g to pressure cook close the lid WITHOUT the pressure regulating device vent weight in position on the vent tube Place the vent weight on the vent tube ONLY AFTER steam starts to come out of the vent...

Page 5: ...y and lid are difficult to push apart this indicates that the cooker is still pressurised do not force it open Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous See Operating Instructions i e Cooking Tips o...

Page 6: ...l 45 Legumes 48 Vegetables 51 Seafood 53 Meat and Poultry 54 RECIPES 55 Adjusting Recipes 55 North Indian Recipes 58 Ma ki Dal 58 Matar Paneer 59 Chana Pindi 60 Rajma 61 Gajar ka Halwa 62 South Indian...

Page 7: ...e food cooks faster in a pressure cooker you save time fuel and therefore money Scientific literature indicates that certain nutritive elements such as proteins and vitamins are better retained by pre...

Page 8: ...bar and bracket s to withstand rust Wide Range of Pressure Cookers Hawkins Futura and Miss Mary Pressure Cookers are currently available in 91 models and 19 sizes from 1 5 Litre to 22 Litre The Hawkin...

Page 9: ...instructions but the functions and methods demonstrated apply to all four models Pure virgin aluminium body and lid Mirror polished exterior except for the base which has a brushed finish Hawkins Con...

Page 10: ...of all pressure cookers is with the lid closed Cooking capacity in a pressure cooker is less than its full volume The pressure cooker body should never be filled more than two thirds its capacity This...

Page 11: ...e gasket can be easily put back by slipping the lid handle through the gasket and patting and pushing it down all along the lid curl until it is seated properly See how it is done in the pictures in t...

Page 12: ...own on the vent tube there is a slight click which indicates the vent weight is in the correct position The vent weight has a spring mechanism which holds the vent weight on to the vent tube and is st...

Page 13: ...arately if your pressure cooker comes without a grid See Using Grids Separator Sets Idli Stands and Molds page 24 which melts when required Fusible alloy The lid handle bar is so attached to the lid t...

Page 14: ...lid into cooker and move lid away from you to wall of cooker body 3 Move lid handle towards long body handle 4 Lower rest of lid into cooker body by slight twist of wrist of hand holding lid handle 5...

Page 15: ...O OPEN 1 Squeeze handles together Release locking loop 2 Pushing lid towards far wall of cooker body move lid handle away from you half way to the right angle position 3 and raise lid edge out of cook...

Page 16: ...ch the food inside the cooker 2 Before latching the handles together centralise the lid so that the gasket is in even contact with the rim of the cooker body 3 When opening after releasing locking loo...

Page 17: ...tura to prevent discolouring the cooker For Contura Black Do not add lemon juice or vinegar Remove vent weight from vent tube Look through vent tube and ensure it is clear Check and adjust the seating...

Page 18: ...ling sound The pressure cooker is now at FOP When cooking FOP is the point at which to reduce the heat and start timing the recipe 6 Maintaining Pressure on Reduced Heat Once full pressure is reached...

Page 19: ...king Tips pages 21 and 22 Releasing Pressure 8 Final Steps With a fork again slightly lift vent weight to ensure that there is no unsafe pressure in the cooker Open cooker Empty out water Remove vent...

Page 20: ...required by reducing the fuel or increasing the distance of flame to the cooker On improvised fires or commercial burners limit the heat to the level usually found in domestic stoves These Hawkins co...

Page 21: ...cereals 2 Slow down cooking time by cutting food into larger pieces and by wrapping in foil 3 Start longer cooking ingredients first interrupt pressure cooking to add quicker cooking ingredients and...

Page 22: ...10 minutes or part thereof 3 For 6 5 to 12 Litre cookers place a minimum of 2 cups 480 ml water for the first 10 minutes of pressure cooking time plus cup 120 ml for every subsequent 10 minutes or pa...

Page 23: ...may give you the wrong time required for cooking because the whistle frequency varies with the heat level cooker size and food If in doubt cook for less time rather than more It is possible to correct...

Page 24: ...as a bearing on the pressure cooking time If you change from immediate opening to cooling naturally reduce pressure cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes Similarly if you change from cooling naturally to imm...

Page 25: ...16 point 4 Placing the Vent Weight 2 Reduce heat as soon as the Hawkins has reached FOP Full Operating Pressure Reduce heat to a heat setting such that the pressure inside the cooker will be maintain...

Page 26: ...T a grid Using Grids The grid should not be used when cooking soups stews rice dishes dal pulses or legumes and similar foods or when cooking with a Separator Set The height of the grid is about 1 2 i...

Page 27: ...Litre 2 containers Top 31 2 cups 840 ml 5 Litre 6 5 Litre 8 Litre Tall 8 Litre Wide 10 Litre 12 Litre 6 5 Litre Bottom 5 cups 1 2 litres 6 5 Litre 3 containers Top 31 2 cups 840 ml 6 5 Litre 8 Litre...

Page 28: ...e cooker and cook for the required time following the same procedure as for non separator cooking 6 Release pressure as appropriate Open cooker Remove the Separator Set using tongs not provided as it...

Page 29: ...ml Parboiled Rice 2 31 3 400 g 800 ml For each Separator Set Water in Cooker Body For 5 Litre 11 2 cups 360 ml For 6 5 Litre and 10 Litre 2 cups 480 ml Pressure Cooking Time 10 minutes Pressure Releas...

Page 30: ...e Cooker using the Hawkins Idli Stand Instructions for use and care and recipes for idlis momos sambar and chutney are included with each Hawkins Idli Stand Hawkins Two Dish and Three Dish Sets The ha...

Page 31: ...ure and then pressure cooking it The recommended water quantities for each of these three different ways is given below 1 For Pressure Cooking a For 1 5 Litre to 3 Litre cookers put a minimum of 1 cup...

Page 32: ...or vinegar when using a mold in the Contura Black To reheat food in molds see Reheating Thawing page 25 stable on the grid in a small pressure cooker the maximum pressure cooking time is 30 minutes 1...

Page 33: ...he salt and stir until the salt is completely dissolved Do not put the hot cooker in cold water allow to cool first For the Ceramic Coated Contura 1 Protect the exterior ceramic coating from chipping...

Page 34: ...d lead to pitting If food is badly stuck or burned the following procedure may help dislodge food particles and make cleaning easier pour into cooker enough water not above half full to cover the area...

Page 35: ...es baked on and very difficult to remove Avoid baked on fat or gravy stains wipe off any fat or gravy on the cooker base before placing on hot stove Ensure stove surface in contact with pressure cooke...

Page 36: ...am of tartar for each litre of water Bring cooker to full pressure on high heat and cook 15 minutes If you wish to remove stains from the upper half of the cooker body do not pressure cook Fill cooker...

Page 37: ...replaced with a genuine Hawkins safety valve see Parts Do It Yourself Repairs and Service pages 84 89 2 Inaccurate timing of recipe a Time accurately see Cooking Tips page 21 Timing b Check that the...

Page 38: ...ve should be of a diameter not more than that of the base of the pressure cooker b Reduce heat to medium or lower as soon as pressure cooker reaches FOP see Trial Run page 16 point 5 How to Recognise...

Page 39: ...arge burner 2 Cooker boiled dry a Always ensure there is enough water cooking liquid for the entire cooking time see Cooking Tips page 20 Water b Reduce heat to medium or lower as soon as pressure coo...

Page 40: ...see Care and Cleaning page 32 General Cleaning Tips second column first bullet point c Worn c Replace gasket or adjust it see Care and Cleaning page 31 Rubber Gasket third bullet point 3 Dented rim o...

Page 41: ...tting hot cooker in water 3 Long term use Can be repaired only by a Hawkins Authorised Service Centre see Directory of Hawkins Authorised Service Centres page 89 H Yellow or Brownish Stains in Base of...

Page 42: ...urements of ghee in the recipes are for ghee at room temperature Measurement Equivalent 1 teaspoon 5 ml 1 2 tablespoon 11 2 teaspoons 7 5 ml 1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons 15 ml 1 4 cup 4 tablespoons 60 ml...

Page 43: ...1 litre 660 ml 3 Litre 81 3 61 4 4 2 litres 1 5 litres 1 litre 3 5 Litre 93 4 71 3 5 2 3 litres 1 8 litres 1 2 litres 4 Litre 11 81 3 51 2 2 7 litres 2 litres 1 3 litres 5 Litre 14 101 2 7 3 3 litres...

Page 44: ...rice by rinsing in water until water is clear Drain Various stocks spices and flavourings may be added to rice When frying rice stir gently with a wooden spoon to avoid breaking the grains 1 cup of dr...

Page 45: ...1 12 3 200 g 400 ml 7 Allow to cool naturally 3 Litre Colam Rice 2 2 400 g 480 ml 11 4 300 ml 2 Allow to cool naturally Basmati Rice 2 2 400 g 480 ml 11 8 270 ml 3 Allow to cool 5 minutes and release...

Page 46: ...led Rice 5 81 3 1 kg 2 litres 12 3 400 ml 7 Allow to cool naturally 8 Litre Colam Rice 6 71 4 1 2 kg 1 7 litres 11 4 300 ml 2 Allow to cool naturally Basmati Rice 6 71 4 1 2 kg 1 7 litres 11 8 270 ml...

Page 47: ...hen cooking dal directly in the cooker To Reduce Dal Sprouting 1 Do not fill the cooker body dal and water combined to more than one third Do not exceed dal and water quantities and cooking times give...

Page 48: ...al 1 23 4 200 g 660 ml 1 Allow to cool naturally Moong dal 1 2 11 4 100 g 300 ml 1 Allow to cool naturally 4 Litre Tuvar dal 1 23 4 200 g 660 ml 1 Allow to cool naturally Moong dal 3 4 2 150 g 480 ml...

Page 49: ...ing cooker in up to 4 inches 10 cm of cold water in a basin or in a sink for a few minutes Moong dal 3 71 2 600 g 1 8 litres 0 Do not soak 12 Litre Tuvar dal 71 2 21 1 5 kg 5 litres 1 Moong dal 31 2 8...

Page 50: ...legumes cook more evenly more quickly and may taste better Soaking legumes and then discarding the soaking water can reduce the water soluble complex sugars which may cause the discomfort some people...

Page 51: ...maintain pressure 4 Time according to the chart The times given are approximate the variety of legume freshness and growing conditions affect cooking time Beans should be cooked until they can be sque...

Page 52: ...25 Do not cook 2 25 21 4 50 Legumes Pulses Pressure Cooking Chart Legume 1 cup Pressure Cooking Time in Minutes Soaked Unsoaked Black eyed Beans Lobia 6 15 Chickpeas Kabuli Chana 12 48 Kidney Beans R...

Page 53: ...3 Cabbage Quartered 1 cup 5 6 depending on size Carrots Sliced foil on grid 1 2 cup 1 Whole baby or large cut into halves lengthwise 1 2 cup 2 Whole 1 cup 4 7 depending on size Cauliflower Flowerettes...

Page 54: ...3 For each item Use grid NEVER reduce water quantity and release pressure immediately The times given were developed using a moderate amount of vegetables on a grid in a 5 Litre pressure cooker When c...

Page 55: ...3 4 cup 2 For each item Use grid and release pressure immediately The times given were developed using a moderate amount of seafood on a grid in a 5 Litre pressure cooker When cooking in a pressure co...

Page 56: ...e and taste The pressure cooking time for large pieces of meat called roasts is according to weight minutes of cooking per kg of meat The shape and thickness of the roast affect the cooking time Short...

Page 57: ...in this Manual require additional adjustments to those in point 1 alongside and these are given with the recipes Unless otherwise indicated these 13 recipes can be reduced or increased proportionately...

Page 58: ...cookers and the adjustments for sizes other than 5 Litre are given as required When pressure cooking without a recipe or a chart or your own proven dish it is necessary to decide how much water cooki...

Page 59: ...a proportionate increase Since increased tomatoes onions poultry meat fish etc give off juices adding a proportionate increase in cooking liquid can result in a diluted gravy You may adjust the consis...

Page 60: ...ml red chilli powder 1 Pour water in cooker Bring to boil on high heat Add remaining ingredients except those for Tempering Stir 2 Close cooker Bring to full pressure on high heat Reduce heat and cook...

Page 61: ...emove Remove cooker from heat Allow to cool about 5 minutes Remove oil Strain Measure 1 2 cup 120 ml of strained oil and put in cooker 3 Place cooker with oil on high heat Heat about 2 minutes Add oni...

Page 62: ...2 Pour water in cooker Add chana 1 tbsp 1 tsp 20 ml salt cardamoms cinnamon and cloves Stir 3 Close cooker Bring to full pressure on high heat Reduce heat and cook 18 minutes 4 Remove cooker from hea...

Page 63: ...ker from heat Allow to cool naturally 5 Open cooker Remove all cooking liquid Measure and keep aside 41 2 cups 1 1 litres of cooking liquid If it is less add water to make it 41 2 cups 1 1 litres If i...

Page 64: ...Adjustments for other than 5 Litre Adjust all ingredients proportionately except 1 For 1 5 Litre reduce all ingredients by 80 2 For 2 Litre reduce all ingredients by 70 Adjustments for other than 5 Li...

Page 65: ...cumin seeds 2 medium 250 g onions chopped 1 green chilli slit see page 81 2 medium 200 g tomatoes pur ed see page 82 1 In a bowl put 1 tsp 5 ml turmeric 1 tsp 5 ml salt and curd Mix Add chicken Mix K...

Page 66: ...ves coriander cumin and fenugreek seeds and roast see page 82 Roasting of spices till coconut turns light brown 5 Add remaining turmeric 1 2 tsp 2 5 ml ground paste chilli and tomatoes Cook about 3 mi...

Page 67: ...t 1 minute Addmustardseeds Whencrackling pourintosambar Stir Servehot SOUTH INDIAN RECIPES Adjustments for other than 5 Litre Adjust all ingredients proportionately except 1 For 1 5 Litre reduce all i...

Page 68: ...hops tomatoes and turmeric in cooker Mix 3 Close cooker Bring to full pressure on high heat Reduce heat and cook 10 minutes 4 Remove cooker from heat Allow to cool naturally 5 Open cooker Remove chops...

Page 69: ...8 ml turmeric 2 sprigs curry leaves 3 tbsp 45 ml coconut oil 1 Grind together coconut chillies and cumin seeds into a paste adding water 1 cup 240 ml a little at a time Add coconut paste to curd Mix...

Page 70: ...and ghee Keep aside 2 Heat oil in cooker on high heat about 2 minutes Add red chillies bay leaves cloves cinnamon cardamoms and cumin seeds Stir a few seconds Reduce heat to medium Add coconut with g...

Page 71: ...ield about 6 slices 3 4 cup of gravy Serves 3 Pressure Cooking Time 2 minutes 750 g Hilsa fish descaled head and tail removed body cut as shown below into 1 5 cm thick slices about 6 slices 11 2 tsp 7...

Page 72: ...tsp 20 ml salt 2 tbsp 30 ml ghee 1 Grind together ginger and garlic into a paste 2 Separately grind together cardamom seeds cinnamon and cloves into a paste adding water 1 tsp 5 ml a little at a time...

Page 73: ...e 2 Separately grind together cloves and cinnamon into a powder 3 Pour 1 cup 240 ml water in cooker Add potatoes 4 Close cooker Bring to full pressure on high heat Reduce heat and cook 1 minute 5 Remo...

Page 74: ...and has turned from cloudy to clearer about 2 minutes stirring and scraping the sides and base of pan Remove pan from heat EASTERN INDIAN RECIPES Adjustments for other than 5 Litre Adjust all ingredi...

Page 75: ...ll with slight pressure between palms till smooth and even 3 Put sugar and water in cooker Place cooker on high heat Bring to a boil stirring continuously till sugar is dissolved Reduce heat to low Ca...

Page 76: ...g peas shelled or frozen 3 cups 600 g Basmati rice washed and drained 1 tbsp 1 tsp 20 ml salt 31 2 cups 840 ml water 1 Heat oil in cooker on high heat about 2 minutes Add cumin seeds bay leaves cinna...

Page 77: ...and salt Stir 2 Close cooker Bring to full pressure on high heat Reduce heat and cook 3 minutes 3 Remove cooker from heat Allow to cool naturally 4 Open cooker Mash dal completely with back of a ladl...

Page 78: ...bout 5 minutes stirring occasionally 3 Add matar Mix Add remaining water 4 cups 960 ml Stir 4 Close cooker Bring to full pressure on high heat Reduce heat and cook 12 minutes 5 Remove cooker from heat...

Page 79: ...keep aside 1 hour 3 Grind together chillies and cumin seeds into a paste adding reserved water in which the chillies were soaked 1 2 cup 120 ml a little at a time 4 Separately grind cashew nuts into a...

Page 80: ...high heat about 3 minutes Add cinnamon Stir a few seconds Add daliya Reduce heat to medium Fry till light brown about 5 minutes stirring continuously Add water Stir 2 Close cooker Bring to full pressu...

Page 81: ...hich is done with a potato peeler or paring knife In the Hawkins Test Kitchen we have compared coconut milk made from coconut with and without the brown skin and found there is no difference in taste...

Page 82: ...minutes to fry the 300 g grated onions in the Rajma recipe page 61 to golden brown in a 5 Litre Hawkins then light golden brown would be about 8 minutes Garam Masala powder Yield About 21 2 tbsp 37 5...

Page 83: ...ectric choppers mixer grinders or food processors For small quantities use the mixer s small grinding attachment Cut food into small pieces or grate for easier grinding When using an electric chopper...

Page 84: ...prevent skin from forming on top Reduce heat to medium Add lemon juice Stir till milk curdles curds separate from whey Cook till whey has a yellow tint and has turned from cloudy to clearer about 2 mi...

Page 85: ...t The degree of sourness is to an extent a matter of personal taste adjust the storage time of the curd to suit the sourness preferred Thali A round flat metal plate with a short straight rim used for...

Page 86: ...thorised Dealers and Hawkins Authorised Service Centres each of whom has been issued a certificate from Hawkins Cookers Limited To help you identify the part that you may require enquire at these deal...

Page 87: ...nd vent weight from the lid 2 Hold and brace the lid on a soft surface such as a folded cloth with the left hand Take care not to bend or warp the lid curl Do not hold the lid by the handle With the r...

Page 88: ...use any part TO REPLACE 1 Clean all surfaces around the lid hole where the safety valve will sit and wipe dry 2 Unscrew the new nut from the retainer which is fitted with silicone washer and keep them...

Page 89: ...the nut Now the underneath of the lid will be away from you and the top of the lid will be facing you Picture 3 With the right hand position the second spanner around the nut on top of the lid at an...

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Page 101: ...ce with Split Skinned Green Gram and Vegetables Kozhi Koottaan 63 Chicken Curry Kerala Style Lapsi 78 Sweetened Cracked Wheat PAGE Ma ki Dal 58 Whole Black Gram Mansam Chops 66 Mutton Chops Andhra Sty...

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