MasterChef India 8 Eviction: Celebrity Nutritionist Pooja Makhija Tests Home Cooks’ Ability

MasterChef India 8 elimination: In the bustling kitchen of MasterChef India, there is always something exciting brewing. This time around, there is a new curveball awaiting the home cooks. Renowned nutritionist Pooja Makhija graces MasterChef India, introducing a challenge that tests the culinary talent of the contestants and adds a nutritional dimension to their creations. This culinary challenge is about balancing the art of cooking with the science of nutrition.

MASTERCHEF INDIA SEASON 8 EVICTION: NEW CHALLENGE IN SHOW

The Health Challenge tasks the home cooks to create a healthy dish by incorporating essential elements like fibre, vitamins, protein, and carbs. But that is not all. There is a mid-challenge twist awaiting the contestants. They are required to incorporate two more ingredients - Moringa Leaves and Flaxseeds, both hailed as Star Super Foods. The challenge, thus, becomes not just a test of their cooking skills but also of their ability to innovate with nutrition.

Talking about the challenge, Pooja said, "Bringing the Health Challenge to the MasterChef India kitchen has been incredibly rewarding. It was exciting to witness the passion these home cooks exhibited while balancing the nutritional aspects of their creations. The challenge was a reminder that great cooking goes beyond taste - it is about nourishing the body as well."

Amidst the challenge, contestant Kriti Dhiman finds herself in a tricky situation. While most ingredients in the challenge are familiar to her, incorporating dark chocolate proves to be a daunting task. Kriti shares her experience, saying, "Working with dark chocolate was definitely a challenge. Its intense flavour required a delicate balance to ensure it complemented the overall dish. This challenge has taught me the importance of experimenting with diverse ingredients to create a balanced blend of flavours."

As the competition heats up, MasterChef India 8 continues its legacy of nurturing home cooks under the expert guidance of chefs Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar, and Pooja Dhingra.

MasterChef India 8 is available for streaming from Monday to Friday at 8pm on Sony LIV!