Green Khush Life

Hey, my beautiful friends I am back again with this out of the world versatile exfoliating scrub/face mask which would completely change the feel, look and texture of your skin only in few applications. We all know Oatmeal is a popular breakfast cereal. But guess what it is an absolutely stunning skin cleanser too. It gently cleanses and exfoliate the skin. It is non-toxic unlike the store bought cleansers which have hell lot of chemicals added to it. It soothes and calm down the skin inflammation. So if your skin is suffering from  acne consider oatmeal for your beauty routine to calm down the skin inflammation caused by breakouts.It is especially good for the dry and sensitive skin as it is moisturizing and mild in nature. Oats are also rich in antioxidants, so prevent the skin from free radical damage. The other two ingredients I am using in this beauty DIY are rose water and glycerine. Both of them have used since ages in India. Both ingredients are extremely mois...

These homemade tacos are perfect for days when you want something fancy on your plate but don't wanna spend much time in the kitchen. So friends this recipe takes no more than 30 minutes from start to finish. It will provide you with a good serving of protein and veggies and last but not the least will definitely satisfy your taste buds. It calls for assembling a few simple ingredients. So let's get rolling. MEXICAN TACO RECIPE  INGREDIENTS 1 can of black beans.  Store bought corn tortillas. I got mine from the farmers market.  1 cup boiled corn 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into half  1 green jalapeno finely chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.  Sour cream for topping ( Add as per your taste) Tomato ketchup for topping (Add as per your taste)  Finely chopped lettuce for garnishing  FOR SEASONING   1 teaspoon turmeric (haldi) 1 teaspoon red chilli powder (lal mirch) 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 2 teaspoon dry ...

In Ayurveda,(Indian Healing Science) Khichdi is considered Sattvik meaning pure. It has the power to heal many diseases as it is warm, light and restorative. Usually in Khichdi we use green split moong dal and basmati recipe. But for today I am using yellow toor dal(lentil) and dalia also known as  broken wheat/cracked wheat . Also, we will be adding a lot of veggies and spices and a SECRET ingredient :-). No more it will be called as food to which many of us turn when illness calls.  Toor dal has an immense amount of dietary fiber that helps to regulate bowel movements. Dalia also known as cracked wheat or broken wheat is low in calories and high in nutritional value. It is full of fiber and other nutrients like zinc, niacin, iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, folate, and others. KHICHDI: How to make toor dal and dalia khichdi. INGREDIENTS 1 cup Toor Dal ( Yellow Lentils) 1 cup Dhalia (Broken Wheat/ Cracked Wheat) 2 tablespoon Chana Dal 1 cup boiled Green Peas 1...

So it is my Love's birthday and I decided to make the Orange Cake. I enjoy baking cakes as they are easy to make. Basically just need assembling of ingredients and proper measurements and you are good to go.  I have recently started baking and love every aspect of it. Especially the aroma, the whole house start smelling heavenly. The only challenge I face is to bake a super moist spongy cake without eggs.That's where most of the recipes fail. But trust me this is the   NO FAIL RECIPE. The cake turns out melt in mouth texture. I enjoyed the citrusy punch of orange bites in it. In all, it is a good eggless cake and a must try for those who are new bees in baking. Super easy cake with very fewer ingredients. EGGLESS ORANGE CAKE   INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (Substitute: All purpose flour) 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda  1/2 can of  Sweetened Condensed milk (I used a 14oz can)  1/2 cup Salted Butter  1/2 cup Oranges c...

OMG! It is getting so hot nowadays. I love summers, but it is equally important to stay cool and hydrated. Cool off this summer with this thirst quenching and refreshing drink. It is easy to make and perfect to have while basking in the sun. Get ready for summers !! Stay Hydrated! Stay Healthy!! BLUEBERRY MANGO ICED TEA INGREDIENTS: 2 Peppermint or Mint tea bags  1 fresh Lime or Lemon 2 teaspoon Jaggery ( adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon Black  Salt 1/4th frozen Mango 1/4th frozen Blueberries METHOD Boil 2 cups water. Once water is boiled turn off the stove and add the tea bags. Let it steep for 10 minutes. Now let it cool down to room temperature.  Transfer it in a glass jar and add frozen fruit, black salt, jaggery, freshly squeezed lemon juice. Place the jar in the fridge and let he fruits sit in the tea for an hour. Now crush the fruit with a fork or spoon. This will help in releasing the flavor of fruits.  Now add ice or cold water.  ENJOY!!!!!!!!

Want to start your day with an energizer??? Grab a cup of this wholesome smoothie and you are good to go. It is filling and packed with protein, omega3s, fiber, antioxidants and potassium. Kickstart your day with this yummy healthy smoothie. The only sugar it has is from fruits and dates.  Over the past few years, I have been trying to make healthy changes in my diet and making healthy fruit blends is one of them. This is one of my favorite smoothie which I make quite often. I have it in breakfast and feel full till the lunch time.  Let's get started.  INGREDIENTS: 1 cup milk ( regular milk, almond milk, coconut milk) 2 Dates ( You can add less if you find it too sweet) 2 tablespoon Cacao or Cocoa Powder  1 frozen Banana 1 tablespoon Flaxseed  2 tablespoon Peanut Butter  1/4 cup oats Ice as per your preference Combine all ingredients in the blender and blend it until smooth and creamy. You might have to blend more as we are adding oats. Garnished with...

How many of you are obsessed with those plug-in deodorizers, spray air fresheners or scented candles. I was at one point of time, but no more. After learning about the host of chemicals the store bought air fresheners contain, I have to abandon them. Read more  http://www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2011/09/your-best-air-freshener-isnt-air-freshener 3 simple ingredients is all you need to make your very own Air Freshener which can be used in kitchen, bathroom, living room, closets anywhere. And the best part you can tailor the fragrance as per your taste and preference. You can use a single essential oil or a blend of essential oils to achieve the desired fragrance. Bonus, it is money saving too.  So let's get started and make your home smell heavenly.  INGREDIENTS: 1 cup water  1tablespoon Vodka  Essential oil (your choice) 20 drops (You can add more but this is enough for me)   METHOD: In a spray bottle add them all. When you have to use just give it a sh...