Green Khush Life

Baking is becoming my addiction. Less Cleanup, less preparation and less time consuming. What else can you ask for when you want a quick and yummy dinner, but don't want to break yourself? This dish is my savior on days when cooking is the last thing I want to do.  So let's make these beautiful Easy Cheesy Potato Bake. INGREDIENTS: 2 large russet potatoes 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 cups finely chopped spinach 1 cup greek yogurt (Substitute: Plain Full-fat yogurt) 1 cup  shredded cheese ( I used sharp cheddar) 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Optional) Salt and Black pepper to taste  1 tablespoon butter (optional) 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped METHOD: Spray or brush potatoes with cooking oil and oven bake them at 425F  for 45-60 minutes until it gets properly cooked.Turn them half-way for even baking. You can lay them directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. For proper baking prick the potatoes with a fork in few places. This will allo...

I make sevian kheer quite often. It is simple, quick and satisfying. But this time I wanted to try something different. I have heard a lot about roasted strawberry ice creams. But as I am not a very big fan of ice creams ( it irritates my throat ) I always stick to desserts which taste good at room temperature or  served hot. So I thought why not caramelised strawberries and add to sevian.  This recipe was a total experiment. I never like doing any alterations with traditional Indian desserts, they taste awesome that way. But this time I did, and guess what it is a SUPERHIT. My husband loved it. Since then I never made sevian the traditional way. One batch of it is still chilling in my fridge and we both are all set to dig it in tonight.  So wear your Chef caps and try this unusual unique combination which taste out of this world :p INGREDIENTS:  3/4 Sevia  1/4 cup Almonds( I used whole almonds, but you can slice them) 5 cups Milk  2 tablespoon Ghee fo...

The growing concern about the chemicals in food products has made us read labels before buying stuff from groceries. But what about the beauty products which we are smearing all over our skin??? Did we ever try to decipher the chemicals mentioned on the ingredient list of the products we use daily??? Are we aware of the hidden toxins in it? ?? Rather than feeding my skin ( the largest organ of the body) with unfamiliar unrecognized toxic chemicals I prefer switching to natural alternatives. Beauty solutions which can save us from heaps of unwanted chemicals and also satisfies the cost conscious trait of every woman. Today's DIY is one of my favorite masks. Whenever my skin looks dull and dehydrated I just mix these 3 magical ingredients Turmeric, Honey and Yogurt. This mask gives me instant glow the next morning and I feel good about my skin.  TURMERIC:   It is one of the richest herbs in Antioxidants. The orange color of t...

This recipe came as a surprise. My kitchen pantry is always stocked up with stuff, and when it comes to bhel which is my favourite all time go to snack I always make sure I have everything to make it. Unfortunately last night I was missing the main stuff without which it could not taste like bhel, the Imli (Tamarind) Chutney.So blessing in disguise it gave birth to a new recipe MEXICAN BHEL. We all have heard of Chinese Bhel and today it is my turn to present you yet another experiment with our very favourite Bhel Puri.  Just a few different condiments and addition of capsicum is what this recipe calls for. So let's get started. INGREDIENTS: 4-5 cups of Murmure (Puffed Rice). I just eyeballed it. 1 cup finely chopped Red Onion 1 cup finely chopped Tomatoes 1 cup finely chopped Capsicum 1 Green Chili finely chopped  1 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup  1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder ( Bhuna Jeera) 1 tablespoon Red Chili Sauce (Sriracha Sauce) (adjust to taste)  ...

Sometimes the most difficult problems have the easiest solution. Dandruff is one such hair problem which seems huge to eliminate completely and most of us had suffered from it at some point of our life. Dandruff can be caused by n number  of reasons dry scalp, fungus growth, mental stress, toxic load due to over usage of styling products and many others.  I have tried a lot of  anti-dandruff shampoos. Unfortunately nothing works. And I as I mentioned earlier I am a firm believer in home remedies. I feel they work better than the expensive toxins we put on our scalp in the name of commercial cosmetic products. I wish I could throw away all the store bought stuff and do my own cosmetic cookery. Sounds crazy ?? Maybe one day I will  who know. For today let's make an easy anti-dandruff treatment. All you need is two simple ingredients. Aloe vera Gel and Neem Powder. Both ingredients do wonder for maintaining the healthy scalp and getting rid of dandruff. Aloe vera g...

After some heavy meals on weekends, let's start the week with this glorious Sunshine Pasta Salad It is loaded with veggies and topped with a simple salad dressing. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups boiled pasta  1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup chopped capsicum 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoon finely chopped coriander 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoon dry oregano 2 tablespoon kalamata olives optional For Salad Dressing: 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil  1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (Substitute: Apple Cider Vinegar) 2 teaspoon honey(optional) Salt and Pepper to taste. METHOD: Whisk the ingredients of salad dressing. In a large bowl mix in the pasta, veggies, lemon juice, olives, dry oregano  and salad dressing. Mix well. Cover the bowl with plastic food wrap and put it in the refrigerator for an hour or 2 to boost up the flavours. The pasta will be marinated that way.  Enjoy with your favourite toast in lunch or dinner. Cov...

Who does not love the crispy french fries? Mac Donalds french fries are world famous. They are crispy from outside and soft from inside. I always thought I cannot replicate the same texture ever at home. But guess what I was wrong. We can have the same or I should say better french fries with much fewer calories at our home too.  These french fries are not deep fried, neither they have any corn starch on it. It is one of the simplest recipes, but the resultant dish is outstanding. It is although  important  to keep in mind few things  so that you can achieve the same crunchiness as restaurant-style fries have. These are oven roasted fries and you can try adding your favourite seasonings to it. I added the simplest ingredients so that you can try this for your dinner tonite or lunch tomorrow.  Enjoy these fries with your favourite condiment. For me, ketchup is the Best.  Let's get started: INGREDIENTS: 2 Large Potatoes ( I have used 1 Russet pota...