Beetroot Squash Beetroot Squash 1 kg Beetroot (peeled, washed and cut into pieces)2 cups Water for boiling beetroot1 kg Sugar8 - Water5 nos Fresh lime1 1/2 tsp Citric acid (can be replaced with 3 lemons)1 tsp Grape or Strawberry essence (optional) Pressure cook the beetroot pieces with 2 cups of water. Grind this until you get a smooth pulp. Strain it.Add 1 more cup of water while straining.Boil sugar in the remaining water. When the sugar completely dissolves and starts sticking, add the pulp to the sugar syrup. Add essence, citric acid and lime juice to it and stir well. Pour the squash into a dry bottle when cool. Refrigerate. :- Please add water while making the drink. Add more sugar if needed. Kerala