The thrilling Blind Wall Challenge continued in Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 18, which aired on February 19, 2025, at 8 PM on Sony TV and streamed on Sony LIV. This high-pressure cooking challenge saw five celebrity contestant pairs trying to perfectly replicate each other’s dishes with a wall separating them, relying only on voice communication.
From miscommunication struggles to surprising identical dishes, this episode had it all! Let’s dive into the full episode recap, contestant performances, and the winner of the Best Dish title!
Blind Wall Challenge Part 2 – The Final Showdown
In Episode 18, the five pairs of celebrity contestants continued cooking with one common goal – to make identical dishes despite being separated by a wall. Each pair was assigned a core ingredient, and they had to create a dish that looked and tasted the same as their partner’s.
The final cooking minutes were intense, especially for Archana Gautam and Nikki Tamboli, who had the most chaotic communication during the challenge. Archana kept shouting instructions at Nikki, while Nikki wasn’t willing to listen, making it seem like they were doomed to fail.
Finally, the 60-minute time limit ended, and it was time for the big reveal. Each pair presented their covered dishes to the three judges – Chef Vikas Khanna, Farah Khan, and Chef Ranveer Brar, who then evaluated the visual and taste similarities.
Dishes Cooked & Judge’s Verdicts
Each pair had worked tirelessly to create a perfectly replicated dish, and here’s how they performed:
1️⃣ Usha Nadkarni & Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim
🍽 Dish: Sweet Potato Tart with Fresh Tomato Garlic Sauce & Salad
✅ Similarity: 95% identical
✅ Taste: Both dishes were delicious, well-balanced, and beautifully presented.
2️⃣ Nikki Tamboli & Archana Gautam
🍽 Dish: Zucchini Spaghetti
✅ Similarity: Most identical dish of all pairs!
✅ Taste: Judges were surprised because, despite their arguments, they managed to make an almost identical and tasty dish.
3️⃣ Tejasswi Prakash & Gaurav Khanna
🍽 Dish: Pumpkin Gatto’s with Parmesan & Air-Fried Mushrooms
✅ Similarity: 90% identical
✅ Taste: Extremely flavorful, and one of the best-tasting dishes of the challenge.
4️⃣ Faisal Shaikh & Ayesha Jhulka
🍽 Dish: Katsu Curry
❌ Similarity: Mismatch in tofu size
❌ Taste: Ayesha’s curry was much better, while Faisal’s curry had a slightly bitter taste.
5️⃣ Rajiv Adatia & Kabita Singh
🍽 Dish: Black Carrot Kofta Curry
❌ Similarity: Least identical dish of the challenge
❌ Taste: Rajiv’s rice and sauce were undercooked, while Kabita’s dish was much better and well-balanced.
Best Dish of the Day 🏆
The most surprising result of the episode came when the judges announced that the best dish of the day was…
🥇 Nikki Tamboli & Archana Gautam’s Zucchini Spaghetti! 🎉
Despite constant bickering and miscommunication, their dish was the most identical and most delicious, impressing the judges.
As a reward for winning, Nikki & Archana are safe from this week’s Black Apron Challenge and will also receive a huge advantage in the next round.
Final Thoughts on Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 18
🔥 This episode was packed with drama, surprises, and amazing cooking skills!
🔥 Who would have thought that the most chaotic pair, Nikki & Archana, would end up winning the challenge?
🔥 With the Black Apron Challenge coming up, which contestant will struggle the most?
Stay tuned for more delicious surprises and intense competition in the upcoming episodes of Celebrity MasterChef India! 🍽🔥