After Undercooked Chicken Fiasco, Usha Nadkarni’s Tikka Gets A Bow From Celebrity MasterChef Judges

In the latest episode of Celebrity MasterChef’s redemption week, Usha Nadkarni faced an intense auction challenge that tested her culinary prowess and composure under pressure. The task was intricate. The participants would bid for their ingredients, knowing that each successful bid would simultaneously reduce their cooking time by 10 to 30 minutes. Usha Nadkarni found herself assigned the challenge of preparing Chicken Tikka, elevated with the distinctive Japanese spice blend Shichimi Togarashi. Here’s how she fared.

Usha Nadkarni’s Chicken Tikka Gets A Bow From Judges

The challenge comes at the heels of her recent failure when the judges refused to taste her chicken because it was undercooked. With a tight 55-minute window, she immediately set to work, carefully marinating her chicken and methodically assembling her dish’s components.

The kitchen’s atmosphere grew palpable with tension as judges Ranveer and Farah Khan approached her station. Chef Ranveer’s probing questions highlighted the potential pitfalls of her preparation. “Have you made slight cuts to the chicken pieces?” he inquired, referencing her previous attempt where the chicken remained undercooked.

Usha initially hesitated, explaining that this chicken was boneless and different from her last effort. The judges’ concern was evident. “Will the chicken cook properly?” Chef Ranveer questioned. Farah’s playful intervention — “It’ll cook, otherwise Rajiv will have a word with the chicken!”— added a touch of levity to the high-stakes moment.

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A Win For After Undercooked Chicken Fiasco On Celebrity MasterChef

Recognising the importance of their advice, Usha promptly made slight cuts to her chicken, demonstrating her adaptability. As the challenge progressed, both Chef Ranveer and Chef Kunal offered guidance on the presentation.

They helped contestants elevate their dishes. When Usha presented her final creation, she confidently pronounced the Shichimi Togarashi spice blend, impressing the judges with her international flavour approach.

The result was a triumph. The judges unanimously praised her dish, with Chef Kunal declaring it “strong and extremely tasty”. Her sauce, in particular, received exceptional acclaim, with both chefs metaphorically bowing to her culinary expertise.

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For Usha, the moment was deeply emotional — a testament to her skill, resilience, and ability to transform potential challenges into culinary success.

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