The latest episode of Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 24, which aired on 27 February 2025, continued the intense Healthy Food Challenge with a surprising twist! The competition got even tougher as contestants not only had to finish their savoury dishes but also whip up a healthy dessert. The stakes were high, as the weakest pairs faced the dreaded Black Apron Challenge, where not one but two eliminations were announced!
Let’s dive into all the exciting moments from this episode.
Healthy Food Challenge – The Final 30 Minutes & A Big Twist!
The episode picked up where it left off, with only 30 minutes remaining in the Healthy Food Challenge. Just when the contestants thought they had a handle on their dishes, the judges Chef Vikas Khanna, Farah Khan, and Chef Ranveer Brar threw a major twist at them.
🔥 The new challenge?
The partners who had been paddling the Cardio Cycles (to keep the gas running for their teammates) were now required to cook a healthy dessert alongside the savoury dish! They were given only 2 minutes to grab ingredients from the pantry, after which they had to balance both tasks within the remaining time.
With pressure mounting, each pair quickly adjusted their strategy and got to work.
Dishes Cooked by Each Pair
Here’s what the four competing pairs prepared in the Healthy Food Challenge:
✅ Best Dishes (Winners – Safe from Black Apron Challenge)
1️⃣ Usha Nadkarni & Rajiv Adatia
- Savoury Dish: Tabouli Salad & Banana Leaf Steamed Fish
- Dessert: Oats Banana Pancakes
2️⃣ Tejasswi Prakash & Nikki Tamboli
- Savoury Dish: Burmese Khao Suey
- Dessert: No Bake Cheesecake
👑 These two pairs impressed the judges and secured their spots in the next round!
❌ Weakest Dishes (Bottom Two Pairs – Into Black Apron Challenge)
3️⃣ Kabita Singh & Gaurav Khanna
- Savoury Dish: Thai Chicken Roast
- Dessert: Chia Seed Pudding with Berries, Nolen Jaggery & Granola Bar
4️⃣ Faisal Shaikh & Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim
- Savoury Dish: Healthy Ramadan Platter
- Dessert: Avocado Sugar-Free Ice Cream
⚠️ These pairs didn’t meet the judges’ expectations and were sent to the Black Apron Challenge, along with Archana Gautam!
Who Will Compete in the Black Apron Challenge?
The following contestants are now at risk of elimination:
- Gaurav Khanna
- Kabita Singh
- Faisal Shaikh
- Archana Gautam
🚨 But wait—there’s more!
Host Farah Khan announced a shocking update: Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim has been hospitalized due to health issues, and it is uncertain if she will return to the competition.
The Black Apron Challenge – The Overnight Cooking Test!
To raise the intensity, renowned Indian chef Romy Gill entered the kitchen and introduced the Overnight Challenge, where contestants had to use a slow-cooking technique to prepare their dish overnight.
Challenge Rules:
- Each contestant had 30 minutes for preparation.
- The dish would be left overnight.
- The next morning, they would complete the final cooking process.
- No additional ingredients could be taken after the initial 5-minute pantry run.
Cooking Techniques Assigned to Each Contestant:
📌 Archana Gautam – Fermentation
📌 Kabita Singh – Slow Cooking
📌 Gaurav Khanna – Confit Cooking
📌 Faisal Shaikh – Slow Cooking
👀 Plot Twist: Chef Ranveer Brar revealed that two contestants will be eliminated, making this the biggest elimination round of the season so far!
Final Remarks – High Stakes & A Double Elimination!
With two eliminations looming, the Black Apron Challenge is set to be the most nerve-wracking yet! Who will rise to the occasion and prove their culinary skills? Will Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim return, or will her health force her to leave the competition?
👉 Stay tuned to find out what happens next in the Overnight Cooking Challenge!