Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 20, which aired on 21 February 2025 at 8 PM on Sony TV and streamed on Sony Liv, featured an intense Black Apron Challenge where three celebrity contestants battled to avoid elimination. By the end of the episode, the third elimination of the season took place, making it a high-stakes cooking challenge.
Black Apron Challenge Begins!
The episode kicked off with the entry of four contestants:
- Ayesha Jhulka
- Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim
- Faisal Shaikh
- Usha Nadkarni
The three judges, Chef Vikas Khanna, Farah Khan, and Chef Ranveer Brar, greeted the contestants and revealed a special power. Since Gaurav Khanna was the winning captain of yesterday’s Movie Theatre Team Challenge, he was given the advantage to save one contestant from the Black Apron Challenge. Gaurav chose to save Usha Nadkarni, leaving Ayesha, Dipika, and Faisal to compete for their survival.
Black Apron Challenge Rules & Ingredients
The judges announced that each contestant would receive:
✅ One protein-based ingredient
✅ One pre-prepared curry paste
Their challenge? To create a MasterChef-level innovative dish by perfectly balancing the flavors of both components in just 60 minutes!
Assigned Ingredients & Curry Pastes
- Ayesha Jhulka → Chicken (Protein) + Assamese Black Sesame Paste (Curry)
- Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim → Fish (Protein) + Shorshe Bata (Curry)
- Faisal Shaikh → Mutton (Protein) + Rogan Josh (Curry)
Each contestant had 5 minutes to grab extra ingredients from the pantry after receiving their protein and 2 additional minutes after receiving their curry paste.
The Cooking Battle Begins!
Once the 60-minute timer started, all three contestants went straight into action:
🔥 Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim carefully handled her fish, ensuring that the mustard-based Shorshe Bata curry complemented it well.
🔥 Faisal Shaikh focused on infusing rich flavors into his Mutton Rogan Josh, aiming for a deep and robust taste.
🔥 Ayesha Jhulka, unfortunately, struggled with the consistency of her Black Sesame Fusion Murg, leading to concerns about balance and execution.
As the final moments approached, the tension in the MasterChef Kitchen soared. All three contestants plated their dishes and presented them to the judges.
Judging & Elimination
The judges tasted all three dishes and delivered their verdict:
🥇 Best Dishes:
✅ Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim’s Shorshe Fish with Shorshe Bata Sauce
✅ Faisal Shaikh’s Mutton Rogan Josh with Rogan Josh Sauce
Unfortunately, the weakest dish was:
❌ Ayesha Jhulka’s Black Sesame Fusion Murg
As a result, Ayesha Jhulka became the third contestant to be eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1.
Final Remarks & Next Episode Preview
The Black Apron Challenge once again proved that even seasoned cooks can struggle under pressure. With Ayesha Jhulka’s elimination, the competition has become fiercer. Who will rise to the occasion next? Tune in to the next episode of Celebrity MasterChef India to find out!