MasterChef India Season 9 Episode 18 (January 28, 2026) Written Update – Reinvent Kapoor Family’s Favorites Challenge and Best Dish

In Episode 18 of MasterChef India Season 9, the Reinvent Kapoor Family’s Favorites Challenge took place. Karisma Kapoor joined the three judges (Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Kunal Kapur) to judge all ten participating pairs of contestants. In the end, the best dishes were announced.

This 18th episode aired on January 28, 2026, on SET India and was simultaneously streamed on the SonyLIV app. Throughout the episode, host Paritosh Tripathi and special guest Karisma Kapoor were seen having a lot of fun with the contestants.

Rules of the Reinvent Kapoor Family’s Favorites Challenge

• All ten pairs had to reinvent a favorite dish of a specific Kapoor family member allotted to them in their own unique way.
• The time limit to cook was 90 minutes.
• The MasterChef World Class Pantry remained closed for the challenge.
• The Support Pantry remained open.

Dishes Allotted to All 10 Pairs

Here are the Kapoor family members and dishes allotted to each pair in the previous episode:

1. Parvati and Himang: Shammi Kapoor’s favorite — Dum Pukht Murg (Advantage)
2. Avni and Venu: Raj Kapoor’s favorite — Caramel Toffees
3. Simran and Himanshi: Ranbir Kapoor’s favorite — Chicken Curry
4. Anshmeet and Prabhdeep: Prithviraj Kapoor’s favorite — Junglee Mutton
5. SaiSri and Chandana: Kareena Kapoor’s favorite — Paaya Soup
6. Vishnu and Harshini: Babita Kapoor’s favorite — Dal Pakwan
7. Archana and Rupali: Rishi Kapoor’s favorite — Mutton Biryani
8. Anju and Manju: Riddhima Kapoor’s favorite — Fish Curry
9. Deepali and Jamuna: Randhir Kapoor’s favorite — Malpua
10. Mehfooz and Yasmin: Karisma Kapoor’s own favorite — Meethi Lolo

Reinvented Dishes Served by All 10 Pairs

After the 90-minute time limit ended, the reinvented versions of the Kapoor family’s favorite dishes were served to the judges:

1. Archana and Rupali – Parda Thai Biryani
2. Vishnu and Harshini – Dal Pakwan Cannoli
3. Mehfooz and Yasmin – Milolo Pearl
4. Deepali and Jamuna – Brandy Snap Malpua
5. SaiSri and Chandana – Mutton Keema-Stuffed Paaya Soup Momo
6. Venu and Avni – Raj Hundred
7. Anju and Manju – Kasundhi-Flavoured Fish and Chips
8. Parvati and Himang – Chicken Dum Pukht Bunny Chow
9. Anshmeet and Prabhdeep – Junglee Mutton Pithivier
10. Simran and Himanshi – Little Forest

Top 2 Best Dishes

• Simran and Himanshi
• Anju and Manju

All three judges loved the reinvented dishes made by Anju & Manju and Simran & Himanshi. Both pairs received high praise for their creativity and execution. Simran and Himanshi even received a “spoon drop” from Kunal Kapur and a “karchhi tap” from Ranveer Brar — a true mark of appreciation in the MasterChef kitchen.

After the challenge ended, the judges announced that in the next episode, the first restaurant takeover of MasterChef India Season 9 would take place. The contestants will run the kitchen of the restaurant Mainland China, where they will cook and sell Indo-Chinese street food to customers.

Next Episode Preview: In Episode 19 of MasterChef India Season 9, the restaurant takeover challenge will continue, and contestants will work under pressure to impress real customers.

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