Celebrity MasterChef India Episode 40, which aired on 21 March 2025 at 8 PM on Sony TV and streamed on Sony Liv, took viewers on a rollercoaster ride with intense challenges, a Delhi Chaat Challenge, and an exciting Auction Challenge.
With 6 Celebrity Contestants fighting hard to get rid of their Black Aprons and secure immunity for the week, the competition reached new heights!
🌶️ Delhi Chaat Challenge – Round 2 of Three Round Challenge
The episode kicked off with the 3 judges—Chef Ranveer Brar, Farah Khan, and Chef Kunal Kapur—announcing the Delhi Chaat Challenge, which served as the second round of the ongoing Three Round Challenge.
⚡ Delhi Chaat Challenge Rules
- All 6 Celebrity Contestants had 20 minutes to create a Delhi-style chaat dish of their choice.
- The MasterChef Pantry was open throughout the challenge, allowing contestants to gather ingredients at any point.
- The winning pair of this challenge would gain a huge advantage in the next round of the challenge.
✅ Special Advantage for Usha Nadkarni and Rajiv Adatia:
Since Usha Nadkarni and Rajiv Adatia won the Delhi Spice Test in the previous episode, they received an additional 5 minutes, giving them a total of 25 minutes to prepare their dish.
🍽️ Chaat Dishes Cooked by the Contestants
The contestants showcased their creativity by preparing the following mouthwatering chaat dishes:
- Gaurav Khanna – Tokri Chaat
- Archana Gautam – Aloo Tikki Chaat
- Tejasswi Prakash – Paani Puri
- Nikki Tamboli – Sev Puri
- Rajiv Adatia – Dahi Papri Chaat
- Usha Nadkarni – Aloo Tikki Chaat
🏆 Delhi Chaat Challenge Results – Best Chaat & Best Chaat Masala
After a thorough tasting session, the judges announced the results:
🥇 Best Chaat: Gaurav Khanna – His Tokri Chaat impressed the judges with its crispiness and perfectly balanced flavors.
🥇 Best Chaat Masala: Archana Gautam – Her Aloo Tikki Chaat stood out for its spicy, tangy masala that elevated the dish.
✅ Big Advantage for Gaurav and Archana:
Since Gaurav Khanna and Archana Gautam emerged victorious in the Delhi Chaat Challenge, they secured a huge advantage in the third and final round of this challenge.
⏲️ Auction Challenge – Round 3 Begins!
With the stakes higher than ever, the Auction Challenge was announced as the third and final round of the Three Round Challenge.
📜 Auction Challenge Rules
- All 6 Celebrity Contestants had to bid for the dish and spice mix they wanted to cook.
- Bidding started at 10 minutes and subsequent bids were in increments of 5 minutes.
- The contestant with the highest bid would secure the dish and spice mix but lose cooking time equivalent to their bid.
- The winning pair of the Delhi Chaat Challenge (Gaurav Khanna and Archana Gautam) were given the advantage of pre-allocating cooking times to each contestant.
⏰ Time Allocation by Gaurav and Archana
As part of their advantage, Gaurav and Archana allocated the following cooking times:
- Archana Gautam – 120 minutes
- Gaurav Khanna – 120 minutes
- Tejasswi Prakash – 100 minutes
- Usha Nadkarni – 100 minutes
- Rajiv Adatia – 90 minutes
- Nikki Tamboli – 90 minutes
🍲 Dishes and Spice Mixes Available for Bidding
The contestants had to bid for the following delicious dishes and their respective spice mixes:
- Rajma Chawal – Madras Curry Powder
- Chicken Tikka – Japanese Shichimi Togarashi
- Bedami Puri and Aloo Sabji – Jeeravan Masala
- Butter Chicken – Berbere
- Chole Bhature – Advieh
- Nihari – Kashmiri Ver
💸 Bidding Results – First Dish Secured
The bidding commenced with much excitement, and the first dish was quickly secured:
🎯 Tejasswi Prakash made a winning bid of 25 minutes for Nihari with Kashmiri Ver.
⏲️ Remaining Time for Cooking: Tejasswi now has only 75 minutes left to prepare this dish.
🎁 What’s Coming Up Next?
As the Auction Challenge continues, the remaining contestants will bid for the remaining dishes and spice mixes in the next episode.
❗ What to Expect:
- Which dishes will the other contestants secure?
- Who will make the best use of their allocated cooking time?
- Which pair will emerge victorious and claim immunity?
Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion in the next episode!