Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 22, which aired on 25 February 2025, brought an exciting Pasta Making Challenge, where 9 celebrity contestants battled it out to create perfectly shaped stuffed pasta. The episode, which aired on Sony TV and streamed on Sony Liv, featured an intense culinary showdown with one contestant winning a big advantage and one facing the Black Apron Challenge.
Let’s dive into the full episode recap, including challenge details, dishes cooked, and the best & worst performers!
Pasta Making Challenge – A Test of Skill & Precision!
The episode opened with a mesmerizing atmosphere as a pianist played soft Italian music, setting the perfect mood for the challenge. Meanwhile, Chef Ranveer Brar stood at the centre of the MasterChef kitchen, demonstrating the art of handmade Italian pasta dough. Soon, Chef Vikas Khanna and Farah Khan entered, and Chef Ranveer showcased 8 different types of stuffed pasta, each with a unique shape.
Challenge Rules
The Pasta Making Challenge required the contestants to:
✔ Replicate three different pasta shapes out of the eight demonstrated by Chef Ranveer Brar.
✔ Ensure each pasta was stuffed and coloured according to the Italian flag colours – Red, White, and Green.
✔ Use two pre-provided doughs, while the third dough had to be made from scratch.
✔ Contestants who created perfect pasta shapes had their corresponding flag colour raised by the judges.
✔ The first contestant to complete all three perfect shapes won the challenge & a big advantage.
Pasta Challenge Winner
🏆 Gaurav Khanna was the first to complete three perfect stuffed pasta shapes, winning the Pasta Making Challenge and earning a special advantage for the next round.
Main Challenge – Italian-Inspired Dish Based on Flag Colors
The judges then introduced the main challenge, where contestants had to cook an Italian-inspired dish based on a single chosen colour from the Italian flag (Red, White, or Green).
Main Challenge Rules
✔ Time Limit: 90 minutes.
✔ Pantry Rules: The main pantry was closed, but contestants could use an authentic Italian pantry.
✔ Winner’s Advantage: Gaurav Khanna, as the Pasta Challenge winner, was given the option to take Chef Ranveer Brar’s help for 10 minutes at any point during his cooking time.
✔ Best Dish: The contestant with the best dish would receive a major advantage in the next challenge.
✔ Weakest Dish: The contestant with the worst dish would be given a Black Apron, making them eligible for elimination.
Contestants & Their Chosen Colours
Each contestant had to choose one colour from the Italian flag to base their dish on:
🔴 Red: Archana Gautam, Nikki Tamboli, Usha Nadkarni
⚪ White: Tejasswi Prakash, Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim, Gaurav Khanna, Kabita Singh
🟢 Green: Faisal Shaikh, Rajiv Adatia
As part of his winner’s advantage, Gaurav Khanna was allowed to seek Chef Ranveer Brar’s guidance for 10 minutes. He utilized this help strategically at the 45-minute mark to refine his dish.
After an intense round of cooking, the 90-minute timer ended, and the judges began tasting the Italian-inspired dishes made by all contestants.
Dishes Cooked by Celebrity Contestants
🥇 Tejasswi Prakash – Seafood Risotto with Indian Spices
🥈 Gaurav Khanna – Pasta with White Sauce
🥉 Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim – Gulkand Panna Cotta, Cherry Chilli Sorbet & Italian Meringue
🍮 Kabita Singh – Affogato with Filter Coffee
🍝 Usha Nadkarni – Bow Tie Pasta with Red Sauce
🍢 Archana Gautam – Arancini Balls with Red Sauce
🧀 Nikki Tamboli – Lasagna with Malvani Sauce
🥟 Faisal Shaikh – Calzone
🍞 Rajiv Adatia – Gnocchi with Creamy Pesto Sauce & Garlic Bread
Final Results – Best & Worst Dish Announced!
🏆 Best Dish: Tejasswi Prakash (Seafood Risotto with Indian Spices)
🔴 Weakest Dish: Archana Gautam (Arancini Balls with Red Sauce) – She received the Black Apron and is now at risk of elimination in the upcoming Black Apron Challenge.
With Tejasswi securing a major advantage and Archana facing possible elimination, the competition is heating up! Stay tuned for more thrilling challenges in Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1!