The fun and chaos in the kitchen continued in Laughter Chefs Season 2 Episode 9, which aired on 22 February 2025 on Colors TV and streamed live on JioHotstar APP. This episode featured the six celebrity pairs competing in hilarious yet intense cooking battles while being judged by the ever-energetic Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi. Meanwhile, host Bharti Singh kept everyone entertained with her witty jokes and funny punchlines.

This episode also revealed the updated Leaderboard Standings, and we saw two exciting cooking battles—one focused on sweets and the other on festive delicacies. Let’s dive into all the highlights, from dishes cooked to the winners of the day!

Leaderboard Standings Before the Challenge

Before starting the cooking tasks, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi and Bharti Singh unveiled the current leaderboard:

1️⃣ Krushna Abhishek & Kashmera Shah – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 Stars)
2️⃣ Rubina Dilaik & Rahul Vaidya – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 Stars)
3️⃣ Ankita Lokhande & Vicky Jain – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 Stars)
4️⃣ Sudesh Lehri & Mannara Chopra – ⭐⭐⭐ (3 Stars)
5️⃣ Elvish Yadav & Abdu Rozik – ⭐⭐ (2 Stars)
6️⃣ Abhishek Kumar & Samarth Jurel – ⭐ (0 Stars)

With the leaderboard set, it was time for the celebrity contestants to compete in two thrilling cooking battles!

Cooking Battle 1: Motichoor Laddu Challenge

Task:

Each celebrity pair had to prepare Motichoor Laddu with the following criteria:
✔ Size: As big as a fist.
✔ Shape & Binding: Needs to be perfect.
✔ Quantity: Contestants had to prepare the maximum number of Laddus within the given time.

Judging & Review by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

🔹 Krushna Abhishek & Kashmera Shah – Their Laddus were perfect in shape and size, but the boondi was slightly burnt. Still, they got a Chef Shabaashi for their effort.

🔹 Sudesh Lehri & Mannara Chopra – Their Laddus had the perfect shape and size, but the sugar was overcooked, which affected the taste.

🔹 Elvish Yadav & Abdu Rozik – They didn’t make their own laddus! Instead, they stole them from another team’s cooking station 🤣. However, the Laddus were hard, and the sugar syrup was overcooked.

🔹 Ankita Lokhande & Vicky Jain – Their Laddus were the right size but lacked proper shape. Also, the sugar syrup got overcooked, making them too hard and bitter.

🔹 Rubina Dilaik & Rahul Vaidya – Their Laddus were too small, and the binding was weak. They also added too much boondi, making the texture uneven.

🔹 Abhishek Kumar & Samarth Jurel – Their Laddus were well-shaped, and the taste was the best among all contestants. Chef Harpal Singh gave his signature compliment: “Zubaan Ki Hogayi Balle Balle!” 🎉

Winner of Cooking Battle 1:

🥇 Abhishek Kumar & Samarth Jurel won Cooking Battle 1 and earned their first Golden Star ⭐.

Cooking Battle 2: Singhade Ke Vade & Thandai Challenge

Task:

Each pair had to prepare Singhade Ke Vade (Water Chestnut Fritters) and Thandai (a festive Indian drink).

✔ Singhade Ke Vade Criteria:

• At least 5 Vade needed.
• Texture: Crispy outside, soft inside.
• Color: Golden brown.
• Taste & Flavor: Well-balanced seasoning.

✔ Thandai Criteria:

• At least 2 glasses of Thandai.
• Consistency: Smooth & thick.
• Flavor Balance: Well-spiced with perfect sweetness.

Market Run Challenge:

Before the cooking battle began, one contestant from each pair had to rush to the market to collect the required ingredients.

Here’s who went:
🛍 Rahul Vaidya
🛍 Samarth Jurel
🛍 Ankita Lokhande
🛍 Abdu Rozik
🛍 Sudesh Lehri
🛍 Kashmera Shah

After collecting the ingredients, all contestants started preparing their dishes.

Judging & Review by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

🔹 Rubina Dilaik & Rahul Vaidya – Their Singhade Ke Vade were crispy and tasty, and their Thandai was perfectly balanced. Chef Harpal Singh gave them a Chef Shabaashi!

🔹 Abhishek Kumar & Samarth Jurel – Their Singhade Ke Vade were undercooked, and their Thandai lacked thickness and flavor.

🔹 Vicky Jain & Ankita Lokhande – Their Singhade Ke Vade were raw, but their Thandai tasted good and had the perfect color.

🔹 Elvish Yadav & Abdu Rozik – Their Singhade Ke Vade were undercooked, and their Thandai was too watery.

🔹 Sudesh Lehri & Mannara Chopra – They made two different varieties of Singhade Ke Vade, but both were raw, and their Thandai lacked sweetness.

🔹 Krushna Abhishek & Kashmera Shah – Their Singhade Ke Vade were misshaped and undercooked, but their Thandai was well-balanced, though the dry fruits weren’t crushed properly.

Winner of Cooking Battle 2:

🥇 Rubina Dilaik & Rahul Vaidya won Cooking Battle 2 and earned a Golden Star ⭐.

Final Results & Leaderboard Update

🔹 Biggest Gainers: Rubina & Rahul moved to 5 stars, tying with Krushna & Kashmera!
🔹 Comeback Pair: Abhishek & Samarth won their first Golden Star!