The Turkevich method (citrate reduction) - slides 41/42 in the first url below - is the common approach for Au nanoparticles but almost any other reducing agent and appropriate precursor can be used (HAuCl4.xH2O is common). Recipe on slide 18 for Au colloids in the second url below. For general overviews see:
February 18th, 2016 Metal colloids - their preparation, application and characterization
@Manmohan Kamboj,I am already acquainted with the TiO2 method and infact my co-workers are working on that.I want some exact protocols for green synthesis of gold nano and silver nano particles.
@Alan F Rawle sir..This is so nice of you that you made me understand every minute details of the whole process.Thank you so much for your humble reply.I am going through it.