Beetroot Squash
Since my childhood, I never really liked having juices of any kind. Therefore, I never took interest in learning the process of making squash at home. Things have changed now. D always require something "refreshing" to drink when he's back from playing. Hence I am always on the lookout for some new
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
- 500 gms Beetroot Grated
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Grated
- 1.25 litres Water
- 1 kg Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Citric acid
- as required Lime juice
Take the grated beetroot and ginger in a vessel.
Pour water into it and boil for 20 minutes.
Strain this into another vessel and discard the beetroot mixture.
Add sugar into the liquid and boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to get a syrupy consistency.
Add the citric acid and stir well.
Add lime juice to suit your taste.
Add tonovin essence. (I used rose essence)
Mix well and allow to cool.
Transfer the squash to a clean and dry bottle.
Refrigerate.
How to Serve
Take 2-3 tablespoons of the squash in a glass. Add a cup of water and stir well. Add ice cubes and serve.