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Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 3 (29 Jan 2025): Written Updates, Fusion Challenge, Pairings & Weakest Drink!

Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 3 aired on January 29, 2025, at 8 PM on Sony TV and streamed on Sony Liv. This episode introduced an exciting State and Country Fusion Challenge, where contestants had to pair up and blend flavors from an Indian state with an international cuisine. With Farah Khan, Chef Vikas Khanna, and Chef Ranveer Brar as judges, the competition got intense as the celebrity chefs battled to create the most unique fusion dishes.

State and Country Fusion Challenge – The Concept

At the beginning of the episode, the judges announced that Chandan Prabhakar would not participate in this challenge, as his dish in the previous Messy Egg Challenge was the weakest. This meant he was already out of the race to win the immunity pin.

Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 3 (29 Jan 2025) All chosen pairs for the fusion challenge standing together

To decide the pairs, Tejasswi Prakash was called forward to distribute envelopes among all contestants. Inside each envelope was a torn ticket—some had the names of Indian states, while others had country names. Contestants had to find the other half of their ticket, forming a team that would blend the two cuisines in their dishes.

Final Pairings for the Challenge:

  • Tejasswi Prakash (Kerala) & Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim (Italy)
  • Usha Nadkarni (Maharashtra) & Archana Gautam (Korea)
  • Gaurav Khanna (Punjab) & Nikki Tamboli (Mexico)
  • Rajiv Adatia (Gujarat) & Faisal Shaikh (UAE)
  • Abhijeet Sawant (West Bengal) & Kabita Singh (Thailand)

With the teams set, the challenge was divided into two rounds—starting with a welcome drink challenge and leading to a full fusion meal.

State and Country Fusion Challenge – Round 1 (Welcome Drink Challenge)

Rules:

  • Each pair had 20 minutes to create a unique fusion welcome drink that combined flavors from their assigned Indian state and international country.
  • They were allowed to use ingredients from the pantry, Vinod Cookware, and Bosch Appliances.
  • The pair with the weakest drink would be eliminated from the immunity pin race and not participate in Round 2.

Judges’ Reviews – Round 1:

Best Drink of the Day:
🥇 Usha Nadkarni and Archana GautamKokum Boricha (Maharashtra-Korea Fusion)

  • The judges were highly impressed with their unique blend of Maharashtrian kokum and Korean barley tea (boricha).
  • Farah Khan loved it so much that she hugged both contestants and kissed their cheeks.
  • Chef Vikas Khanna praised them for redefining the idea that even contestants who argue can create magic in the kitchen.

Weakest Drink of the Day:
Abhijeet Sawant and Kabita SinghButterfly Pea Tea Pomelo Juice (West Bengal-Thailand Fusion)

  • The judges found their drink lacking in balance and not impressive enough to compete with the others.
  • As a result, both Abhijeet and Kabita were eliminated from the immunity pin race and did not move on to Round 2.

State and Country Fusion Challenge – Round 2 (Main Course Challenge)

With four pairs remaining, the judges announced Round 2, where contestants had to prepare two individual dishes—one from their assigned Indian state and one from their international country.

Rules:

  • Each pair had to cook two separate dishes within 90 minutes.
  • One dish had to be a traditional Indian dish, while the other had to be a signature dish from the international country.
  • Only one member from each pair was allowed to collect ingredients from the pantry.
  • Contestants had five minutes to plan their dishes and note down ingredients.
  • They then had only two minutes to grab everything they needed from the pantry.

Contestants Who Went to Collect Ingredients:

  • Archana Gautam (Maharashtra-Korea)
  • Nikki Tamboli (Punjab-Mexico)
  • Tejasswi Prakash (Kerala-Italy)
  • Rajiv Adatia (Gujarat-UAE)

The competition was fierce as contestants rushed to grab the right ingredients to create their fusion masterpieces.

What’s Next?

With Abhijeet Sawant and Kabita Singh eliminated from the immunity pin race, only four teams remain to battle it out in the State and Country Fusion Challenge – Round 2. Will they manage to create the perfect balance between Indian and international flavours? And which team will walk away with the title of best dish?

To find out, don’t miss Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 4!

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