Mangal Lakshmi 18th December 2025 Written Update on SerialGossip.in
The episode begins with the anchor announcing that Mangal and Sowmya have emerged as the top two contestants of the competition. He explains the next round, where the contestants must pick a chit with a country’s name and prepare that country’s traditional dish. Mangal picks a chit and gets Bharat. The anchor warns her not to take it lightly, saying that what looks easy is often the toughest. Sowmya picks China. The anchor then asks both contestants to choose the ingredients for their respective dishes.
Sowmya moves aside and speaks to someone on the phone, asking for a powder that can put a person’s life in risk once consumed. Mangal arrives there while talking to her mother on a call and questions Sowmya about her presence. Sowmya casually replies that she came to attend a call. After Mangal leaves, Sowmya thinks to herself that she will win the competition and go on an international trip with Adit.
Family members encourage both Mangal and Sowmya. Neel asks Adit whether he will be happy if Mangal wins or feel bad if Sowmya loses. Adit questions Neel’s question, but Neel brushes it off casually.
Since Sowmya has not yet received the powder, she pretends to have severe stomach pain and creates drama. Neel tells Mangal that if Sowmya cannot cook, Mangal will be declared the winner. Mangal asks him not to say such things, stating that a victory gained without effort is meaningless. Neel jokingly replies that if there were a dialogue competition, Mangal would win it easily.
Soon, the man delivering the powder arrives. Sowmya sends Neel to get her medicine and makes an excuse about using the washroom before leaving. Neel accidentally collides with the delivery man, and their packages fall. They pick them up and leave. Sowmya secretly collects the powder. When Neel questions her about the man, she lies that he was asking for an address. While leaving in a hurry, a package falls, and Neel mentions that their medicines got exchanged during the collision. Sowmya feels relieved that Neel did not notice the red bottle containing the powder.
Mangal begins preparing an Indian signature dish, while Sowmya starts cooking the Chinese dish. Sowmya injects the powder into an apple. When Bhabhiji asks Mangal about her dish, Mangal says she is preparing fruit custard. She picks up the same apple, but it slips from her hand and falls. Sowmya rushes to Mangal’s counter to mix the powder, but Bhabhiji questions her presence. Sowmya manages the situation with a lie. Mangal finishes her dish and places it in the fridge, after which Sowmya secretly adds the powder to it, believing Bhabhiji will taste it and lose consciousness, ensuring her victory.
Once both dishes are ready, Bhabhiji announces that a special guest has been invited to taste them. Mangal and others surprised to see Akshat and other children arriving for the tasting. Sowmya feels tensed. Bhabhi ji asks Contenstants to say what they prepared today. Mangal says i prepared Custard which my son loves more. AkshT says let’s start with custard as we love it. They agree. Mangal sees kids are about to taste her dish. She sees powder and she wonders how the powder ended up in her custard. She doesn’t let kids eat it and makes food drop on floor.
Episode ends.