Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 11, aired on 10 February 2025, brought an exciting and challenging task for the contestants. The episode, streamed on Sony TV and Sony Liv, introduced a new wild card entrant, Ayesha Jhulka, and featured the intense ‘Liquid to Solid’ Challenge. With 11 celebrity contestants competing, the pressure was high as they had to transform a liquid drink into a solid gourmet dish.
The contestant with the best dish secured a huge advantage for the next challenge, while the one with the worst dish was sent straight to the Black Apron Challenge, making them vulnerable to elimination on 14 February 2025.
Let’s dive into the full episode highlights, the top 3 and bottom 3 dishes, and find out who won the challenge!
Ayesha Jhulka Joins as Wild Card Contestant!
The episode kicked off with the entry of Bollywood actress Ayesha Jhulka as a wild card contestant. Judge Farah Khan welcomed her with a nostalgic moment, recalling that Ayesha starred in her first-ever choreographed song, “Pehla Nasha.” The contestants warmly greeted her, and then the ‘Liquid to Solid’ Challenge was announced.
‘Liquid to Solid’ Challenge – Rules & Task Details
- Each contestant was assigned a unique drink and had to convert it into a solid dish using their creativity.
- Time Limit: 75 minutes for cooking + 5 minutes for ingredient selection.
- Judging Criteria: Innovation, taste, presentation, and how well the drink was incorporated into the dish.
- The contestant with the best dish wins a special advantage in the next challenge.
- The contestant with the worst dish automatically enters the Black Apron Challenge on 14 February and risks elimination.
Drinks Assigned to Contestants & Their Creations
Here’s what each contestant was given and what they created:
- Tejasswi Prakash had Sangria and made Sangria Glazed Cottage Cheese.
- Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim had Thandai and made Pan-Seared Fish.
- Ayesha Jhulka had Pineapple Rasam and made Ananas Rasamri.
- Abhijeet Sawant had Hot Chocolate and made Chocolate Chicken.
- Nikki Tamboli had Aam Panna and made Aam Panna Sorbet with Cumin Cake.
- Faisal Shaikh had Kahwa and made Saffron Macaron Ghevar with Cardamom Buttercream.
- Kabita Singh had Pani Puri Water and made Paani Puri Flavoured Ice Cream.
- Gaurav Khanna had Guava Mojito and made Guava Glazed Prawns with Polenta Cakes.
- Archana Gautam had Pancho and made Steam Paan Fish.
- Rajiv Adatia had Black Coffee and made Chicken Wings Glazed with Coffee Teriyaki.
- Usha Nadkarni had Gazpacho and made Risotto.
Top 3 Best Dishes – Who Impressed the Judges?
🔥 The top 3 contestants delivered innovative, delicious, and perfectly executed dishes!
🏆 1. Gaurav Khanna – Guava Glazed Prawns with Polenta Cakes
🏆 2. Nikki Tamboli – Aam Panna Sorbet with Cumin Cake
🏆 3. Faisal Shaikh – Saffron Macaron Ghevar with Cardamom Buttercream
🏅 Winner of the Challenge: Faisal Shaikh
✅ Prize: He wins a huge advantage in the next challenge!
Bottom 3 Worst Dishes – Who Struggled the Most?
⚠️ These contestants failed to impress the judges with their execution and concept.
❌ 1. Tejasswi Prakash – Sangria Glazed Cottage Cheese
❌ 2. Rajiv Adatia – Chicken Wings Glazed with Coffee Teriyaki
❌ 3. Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim – Pan-Seared Fish with Thandai Sauce
❌ Worst Dish of the Day: Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim
🚨 Punishment: Dipika is now directly sent to the Black Apron Challenge and is at risk of elimination.
What’s Next?
In Episode 12, Faisal Shaikh will get a special advantage, while Dipika Kakkar will have to fight for survival in the Black Apron Challenge on 14 February 2025. The competition is getting intense, and the stakes are higher than ever!
Will Dipika be able to save herself from elimination? Who will rise as the strongest cook in the upcoming episodes? Stay tuned to find out!