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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Green Lady

Green Lady is a refreshing summer drink, prepared with khus syrup made from the essence aka khus extract well known as vetriver is a Ayurvedic cooler..This khus syrup is prepared by using this khus extract and sugar syrup helps to keep the body cool,specially during the hot summer..Green lady is a excellent drink prepared using khus sharbat,lemonade,lemon juice, salt and ice cubes, for a change i have added few basil seeds...I came across this drink at chef Sanjeev Kapoor 's Space before leaving to India and i didnt forget to buy this famous khus syrup while doing my shopping in India..Yesterday, here the climate was bit hot and prepared this wonderful drink, even my teddies enjoyed this catchy green refreshing drink..A fabulous thristy quencher to enjoy without any guilt while its hot..


3tbsp Khus sharbat/Khus Syrup
2tbsp Lemon juice
4cups Lemonade
Ice cubes
pinch Salt
1tbsp Soaked basil seeds

Mix together the khus syrup,salt,lemon juice,stir well..now add the icecubes, lemonade,soaked basil seeds and stir..Serve chilled with a slice of lemon..


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49 comments:

  1. SimplyfoodAugust 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Amazing colour and so refreshing.

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  2. chef and her kitchenAugust 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    one of my fav coolers...I like 2 add soda instead of lemonade 2 it..

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  3. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Wow Priya, Drink is so colorful and refreshing also.

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  4. Hari Chandana PAugust 17, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Looks beautiful !!
    Indian Cuisine

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  5. Shama NagarajanAugust 17, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    wow..so refreshing

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  6. PremaAugust 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    i have tasted this khus surbhat once and with lemonade sure it will be yummy...love the colour.

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  7. Sensible VegetarianAugust 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Lovely one Priya looks awesome.

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  8. Sensible VegetarianAugust 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Lovely one Priya looks awesome.

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  9. Jayanthy KumaranAugust 17, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    love d beautiful clik..
    nice version..:P
    Tasty Appetite

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  10. Shanthi KrishnakumarAugust 17, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Coooool and colourful. Nice refreshing drink

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  11. Rekha shobanAugust 17, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    name sounds gud!!yummy drink!

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  12. notyet100August 17, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    This one is my fav too,..:)

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  13. AlessandraAugust 17, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I don't know Khus, but I like the idea of basil :-)

    Ciao
    A.

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  14. RadhikaAugust 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Simple and what a gorgeous color it has got.


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  15. Indian KhanaAugust 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Just last week I was talking about this with one of friend ....looks so colourful and refreshing

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  16. Prathima RaoAugust 17, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    A refreshing & inviting drink!!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  17. aipiAugust 17, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    The color is BEAUTIFUL ~ will make for a great pool party drink :)
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  18. Cooking FoodieAugust 17, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Khus is so cooling..perfect for summers...

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  19. Santosh BangarAugust 17, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    simple easy quick refeshing cool drink

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  20. Taste MelangerAugust 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    What a refreshing color. ...So perfect for summers!!

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  21. Priya SreeramAugust 17, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    nice ! this lady looks cool

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  22. Prathima ShivrajAugust 17, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Very tempting drink, loved the color.

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  23. AkilaAugust 17, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    wow what a refreshing greeny drink... summa supera iruku...

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    Regards,
    Akila

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  24. Jeyashris KitchenAugust 17, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    OmG what a wonderful colour and the syrup sounds very new to me. refreshing drink for sure

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  25. Suja ManojAugust 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Refreshing drink..love the color

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  26. 1-2punchAugust 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    An amazing looking and sounding drink, may I share this with my readers with picture and link?

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  27. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I would love some green lady peace, on the rocks :))) YUM and looking at it is a cooling effect !

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  28. Nisa HomeyAugust 17, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Gorgeous color and refreshing drink....slurp!!

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  29. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    this is really refreshing and I love drinks that are made with khus syrup..refreshing color too

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    Sukanya

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  30. Nandita SSAugust 17, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I so loved the named of the drink. This looks great as well :)

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  31. LaxmipriyaAugust 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Ingredients are quite new to me.. love its color.. must be very refreshing..

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  32. MélangeAugust 17, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Truly refreshing drink..wow..what a tempting color.Love to gulp it full.

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  33. Vimitha DuraiAugust 17, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Thats a very colorful and refreshing chiller

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  34. Hamaree RasoiAugust 17, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Very refreshing and colorful drink.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  35. MadhaviAugust 17, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Lovely Green Lady :)

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  36. SravsAugust 17, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Nice refreshing drink and color !!

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  37. KrithisKitchenAugust 17, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Super vibrant color!!
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  38. Suneetha's kitchenAugust 17, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Inviting drink with amazing colour

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  39. VidhyaAugust 17, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Beautiful color,looking at the drink itself is so refreshing.

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  40. Reshmi MaheshAugust 17, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Refreshing drink with a very beautiful color...

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  41. Sobha ShyamAugust 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    very interesting and lovely recipe, new to me, beautiful color...

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  42. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    wow, that looks interesting and refreshing :)

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  43. HomeKreationAugust 17, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Looks refreshing but I don't know what Khus juice is...

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  44. divyaAugust 18, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Slurp...slurp!!! Looks sooo.... good!!!!

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  45. ShriAugust 18, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Sounds and looks amazing..

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  46. ShylajaAugust 18, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Refreshing color.Looks inviting
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  47. Sanctified SpacesAugust 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Lovely color and very refreshing.

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  48. ElaichiiAugust 18, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful color!

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  49. Mehjabeen ArifAugust 21, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    WOW.. They are so cool..love the color.

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