Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 39, which aired on 20 March 2025 at 8 PM on Sony TV and streamed on Sony Liv, delivered a thrilling continuation of the One Pot Cooking Challenge with unexpected twists, intense rivalry, and a nerve-wracking Delhi Spice Test.
This episode was packed with excitement as the remaining 7 Celebrity Contestants fought hard to secure immunity for the week.
🍳 Continuation of the One Pot Cooking Challenge
The episode picked up where the One Pot Cooking Challenge left off in the previous episode. The remaining contestants continued preparing their dishes with 4 essential elements (1 main element and 3 accompaniments) using only the single cooking utensil they had chosen at the beginning of the challenge.
✅ Quick Recap of the Platform Swap Twist:
As seen earlier, after 35 minutes of the 60-minute challenge had passed, the judges Farah Khan, Chef Ranveer Brar, and Chef Kunal Kapur shocked the contestants by announcing a surprise twist—contestants cooking on the left platform had to swap places with those on the right platform. Not only did they switch places, but they also had to complete each other’s dish, adding an unexpected layer of complexity.
🍽️ Dishes Prepared by the Celebrity Contestants
After the chaotic but entertaining swap, the following dishes were presented to the judges:
- Gaurav Khanna – Aadha Aadha
- Usha Nadkarni – Mi Goreng Noodles
- Nikki Tamboli – Paiya
- Tejasswi Prakash – On the Spot Farah Mam Sabse Hot
- Archana Gautam – Paneer Ravioli Chakra with Spinach Sauce
- Rajiv Adatia – Pumpkin Aalu Tikki with Curry Sauce and Cheese Crisp Crumble
- Faisal Shaikh – Ammi Ki Dish
🏆 Best Dish Announcement – Faisal Shaikh Takes the Lead!
After an intense tasting session, Faisal Shaikh’s dish was declared the best dish of the One Pot Cooking Challenge.
👏 Reward for Faisal Shaikh:
Faisal got rid of his Black Apron and earned a White Apron, securing immunity for the rest of the Redemption Week. This means he is now safe from elimination for the entire week.
🔥 Delhi Spice Test Challenge Announced
After Faisal’s victory, the remaining 6 Celebrity Contestants were given another chance to secure immunity through a new challenge—The Delhi Spice Test.
🧂 Formation of Pairs for the Delhi Spice Test
The contestants were asked to pair up, and the initial pairings were:
- Nikki Tamboli and Tejasswi Prakash
- Rajiv Adatia and Archana Gautam
- Gaurav Khanna and Usha Nadkarni
✅ Nikki Tamboli’s Advantage:
Since Nikki Tamboli currently holds the Immunity Pin, she was given the advantage to swap the pairs. She chose to switch the pairings, resulting in the final line-up:
- Nikki Tamboli and Tejasswi Prakash
- Rajiv Adatia and Usha Nadkarni
- Gaurav Khanna and Archana Gautam
🌶️ Delhi Spice Test Rules & Chosen Representatives
Each pair had to select one contestant to represent them in the Delhi Spice Test. The chosen contestants were:
- Tejasswi Prakash – Representing her pair with Nikki Tamboli
- Usha Nadkarni – Representing her pair with Rajiv Adatia
- Archana Gautam – Representing her pair with Gaurav Khanna
🕵️♂️ Delhi Spice Test – Challenge Breakdown
Rules of the Delhi Spice Test:
- Contestants had to place their hands inside a box and feel the spices inside.
- They had to guess the name of the spice based on touch and texture.
- The contestant with the most correct guesses would win the Delhi Spice Test and secure a significant advantage in the upcoming challenge.
🏅 Delhi Spice Test Results – Usha Nadkarni Wins!
After a tense round of guessing spices, the results were announced:
🥇 Usha Nadkarni – 1st Place (Winner)
🥈 Archana Gautam – 2nd Place
🥉 Tejasswi Prakash – 3rd Place
🎁 Usha Nadkarni and Rajiv Adatia Get a Big Advantage!
Since Usha Nadkarni won the Delhi Spice Test, she and her partner Rajiv Adatia have secured a major advantage in the upcoming challenge. What that advantage will be remains a mystery that will be revealed in the next episode.
📢 What to Expect in the Next Episode?
🔹 Will Usha and Rajiv’s advantage secure them immunity for the week?
🔹 Who will be the next contestant to win immunity by getting rid of the Black Apron?
🔹 What surprising twists will the judges bring next?
🎯 Final Remarks: Redemption Week Heats Up!
Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 39 brought an intense continuation of the One Pot Cooking Challenge and an engaging Delhi Spice Test that tested the culinary instincts of the contestants. With Faisal Shaikh securing immunity and Usha Nadkarni and Rajiv Adatia gaining a powerful advantage, the remaining contestants now face higher stakes as they fight to save themselves from elimination.
The excitement continues in the upcoming episode as viewers eagerly wait to see who will rise to the top and who will falter under pressure.