by The house helpers of all celebrity participants appeared as special guests in Episode 26 of Laughter Chefs Season 3. The 1-hour and 18-minute-long episode featured two exciting cooking battles where celebrity contestants prepared dishes such as Suji Pockets and Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms.
Jannat Zubair was once again absent in this episode. Aly Goni was assisted by his girlfriend, popular TV actress Jasmin Bhasin, on the cooking platform. Read ahead to know what unfolded in this entertaining episode.
Celebrity Pairs in Episode 26
- Elvish Yadav and Karan Kundrra
- Arjun Bijlani and Tejasswi Prakash
- Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin
- Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel
- Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah
- Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande
- Sudesh Lehri and Nia Sharma
Episode 26 began with Bharti Singh welcoming the house helpers of all seven celebrity pairs. Each helper introduced themselves and enjoyed fun moments with the contestants and Bharti. Soon after, Chef Harpal announced the first cooking battle of the evening.
Cooking Battle 1: Suji Pockets
In the first challenge, each celebrity pair had to make a tea-time snack called Suji Pockets.
Criteria for Suji Pockets:
- Two pieces of Suji Pockets
- Minimum size of 3 inches
- Crispy yet soft texture
- Chilly cheese filling
After the cooking time ended, Chef Harpal reviewed all the dishes and declared the winners.
Winners:
- Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah
Their Suji Pockets impressed Chef Harpal and all the house helpers for meeting the texture, size, and taste criteria perfectly. They were awarded a Golden Star for their effort.
Cooking Battle 2: Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
In the second battle, Chef Harpal challenged the participants to prepare an evening brunch dish named Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms.
Criteria for Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms:
- Two pieces of Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
- Perfectly cooked texture
- Broccoli Ricotta filling
Market Run Selections
Bharti Singh then revealed which house helpers would collect ingredients for each celebrity pair:
- Karan & Elvish – Sonu
- Aly & Jasmin – Saddam
- Krushna & Kashmera – Jayshree
- Samarth & Abhishek – Mantu
- Nia & Sudesh – Munna
- Ankita & Vicky – Anil
- Arjun & Tejasswi – Prashant
Once the ingredients were gathered, the contestants began cooking. When the time limit ended, Chef Harpal tasted all the dishes and announced the winners.
Winners:
- Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande
- Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin
- Sudesh Lehri and Nia Sharma
Chef Harpal praised the Broccoli Ricotta filling and the presentation of their dishes, awarding all three pairs a Golden Star each. He humorously complimented them, saying, “Zubaan ki hogayi balle balle!”
Leaderboard Standings After Episode 26
- Arjun Bijlani and Tejasswi Prakash – 6 golden stars
- Elvish Yadav and Karan Kundrra – 5 golden stars
- Aly Goni and Jannat Zubair – 4 golden stars
- Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande – 3 golden stars
- Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah – 2 golden stars
- Sudesh Lehri and Nia Sharma – 2 golden stars
- Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel – 1 golden star
Next Episode Preview: In Episode 27 of Laughter Chefs Season 3, the legendary Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor will appear as a special guest, replacing Chef Harpal. Known for his perfectionism and strict standards, Sanjeev Kapoor is expected to bring a new level of challenge for all contestants.
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