by Laughter Chefs Season 2 Episode 21 aired on 5 April 2025 on Colors TV and streamed simultaneously on the JioHotstar app. This episode featured celebrity contestants engaging in two intense cooking battles, tasked with preparing intricate dishes such as Champakali Ke Phool, Mitti Waali Chai, Idiyappam, and Veg Stew.
Celebrity Pairs in Episode 21:
- Rahul Vaidya and Rubina Dilaik
- Karan Kundrra and Elvish Yadav
- Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande
- Sudesh Lehri and Mannara Chopra
- Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel
- Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah
Cooking Battle 1:
Dishes to Prepare:
- Champakali Ke Phool
- Mitti Waali Chai
Criteria:
- Champakali Ke Phool: Minimum of 3 pieces, each with 3 layers and a crispy texture.
- Mitti Waali Chai: Authentic chai flavour with appealing presentation.
All six pairs endeavoured to craft these dishes within the allotted time. After the cooking session, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi evaluated each pair’s creations.
Winning Pair:
- Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande: Their Mitti Waali Chai impressed with its flavour and presentation, while their Champakali Ke Phool showcased excellent shape and a crispy texture. Chef Harpal praised them with his signature phrase, “Zubaan Ki Hogayi Balle Balle,” awarding them a Golden Star for their victory in Cooking Battle 1.
Cooking Battle 2:
Dishes to Prepare:
- Idiyappam
- Veg Stew
Criteria:
- Idiyappam: Two pieces with a soft, non-sticky texture.
- Veg Stew: Inclusion of at least four vegetables and four whole spices, achieving a creamy, smooth texture with balanced flavours.
In this round, specific contestants were designated to gather ingredients from the pantry, while their partners purchased vegetables from local carts with a budget of 1000 rupees each. The selected contestants for ingredient collection were:
- Vicky Jain
- Rahul Vaidya
- Sudesh Lehri
- Kashmera Shah
- Abhishek Kumar
- Karan Kundrra
After procuring the necessary items, the pairs prepared their dishes. Chef Harpal then assessed each dish based on the set criteria.
Winning Pair:
- Kashmera Shah and Krushna Abhishek: Their Veg Stew was lauded for its creamy consistency and well-balanced flavours, and their Idiyappam met the desired texture standards. Chef Harpal commended their efforts with “Zubaan Ki Hogayi Balle Balle,” awarding them a Golden Star for their triumph in Cooking Battle 2.
Final Thoughts
Episode 21 of Laughter Chefs Season 2 seamlessly blended culinary challenges with comedic moments, showcasing the contestants’ cooking skills and their ability to entertain. The victories of Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande in the first battle, and Kashmera Shah and Krushna Abhishek in the second, highlighted their culinary prowess and teamwork.
