Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 30, which aired on 7 March 2025 at 8 PM on Sony TV and Sony LIV, was packed with thrills, surprises, and high-stakes cooking! Five celebrity contestants battled it out in the intense Lucky Dip Black Apron Challenge to secure their spot in the competition and avoid elimination.
Let’s dive into the full episode recap, challenge details, and shocking elimination!
Lucky Dip Black Apron Challenge Announced!
The episode began with the five contestants in danger of elimination entering the MasterChef kitchen. Judges Chef Vikas Khanna, Farah Khan, and Chef Ranveer Brar greeted them before unveiling the Lucky Dip Black Apron Challenge.
Challenge Rules:
- Each contestant had to select one cloche from four different rows (Proteins, Nuts & Seeds, Fruits & Vegetables, and Cheese).
- The order of selection was decided through a lucky draw from Vikas Khanna’s bag.
- Contestants had to create a MasterChef-level dish using the four chosen ingredients.
- Time Limit: 60 minutes.
- MasterChef Pantry & Support Pantry remained open throughout the challenge.
- One contestant with the weakest dish would be eliminated.
Lucky Draw Order & Selected Ingredients
The ingredient selection process was determined by a lucky draw, where each contestant had to pick one ingredient from four different rows: Proteins, Nuts & Seeds, Fruits & Vegetables, and Cheese.
Nikki Tamboli was the first to choose, and she picked Black Chana as her protein, Sunflower Seeds from the nuts & seeds category, Prunes from fruits & vegetables, and Edam Cheese.
Rajiv Adatia went second and selected Tofu as his protein, Macadamia Nuts from the nuts & seeds section, Cherries from the fruits & vegetables, and Gouda Cheese.
Gaurav Khanna was third in line and got Eggs as his protein, Pecan Nuts from the nuts & seeds, Purple Potatoes from fruits & vegetables, and Cheddar Cheese.
Kabita Singh picked fourth, and she ended up with Kadaknath Chicken (Black Chicken) as her protein, Melon Seeds from the nuts & seeds category, Yellow Gooseberry from fruits & vegetables, and Mascarpone Cheese.
Finally, Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim went last and got Duck Breast as her protein, Brazil Nut from nuts & seeds, Kale from fruits & vegetables, and Feta Cheese.
Once they selected their four hero ingredients, contestants rushed to the MasterChef Pantry to collect supporting ingredients before the 60-minute countdown began!
Dishes Cooked by the Contestants
Here’s what each celebrity chef created during the Lucky Dip Black Apron Challenge:
| Contestant | Dish Name |
|---|---|
| Gaurav Khanna | Purple Potato Ice Cream & Egg Waffles |
| Nikki Tamboli | Nikki Ki Tikki |
| Dipika Kakkar Ibrahim | Bhatki Hui Batakh (Duck Dish) |
| Kabita Singh | Kadaknath Chicken |
| Rajiv Adatia | Tofu Cheesecake |
Twist: Will Nikki Tamboli Use Her Immunity Pin?
During the challenge, Nikki Tamboli had an Immunity Pin, which she won in last week’s Immunity Pin Challenge. This pin could save her from elimination, but she had to use it before the time ran out.
With just 5 minutes remaining, Chef Ranveer Brar asked Nikki if she wanted to use her Immunity Pin. To everyone’s surprise, she refused to use it, showing confidence in her dish!
Judging & Results: Who Won and Who Got Eliminated?
After the 60-minute cooking time ended, the three judges tasted each dish before announcing the results.
🏆 Best Dish of the Challenge:
✅ Rajiv Adatia – Tofu Cheesecake
Rajiv’s creative take on Tofu Cheesecake impressed the judges, making him the winner of the challenge!
⚠ Weakest Dish & Elimination:
❌ Kabita Singh – Kadaknath Chicken
Kabita’s dish failed to meet the judges’ expectations, leading to her elimination from Celebrity MasterChef India Season 1.
Kabita Singh bid an emotional farewell, thanking the judges and fellow contestants for an incredible culinary journey.
Final Conclusion: An Exciting Elimination Episode!
Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 30 was a rollercoaster ride, with contestants facing a high-pressure challenge, surprising ingredient choices, and a heart-breaking elimination.
🥇 Rajiv Adatia shined with his Tofu Cheesecake while ❌ Kabita Singh’s journey came to an end. The remaining four contestants move one step closer to the MasterChef title!