Question

Method of lemon squash prepartion

Answer 1

Explanation:

sh lemon juice

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1/4 tsp cardamom powder optional

Instructions

Use fresh lemons.Squeeze lemon to take the juice, discard the seeds.Measure and collect the juice in a bowl.To a sauce pan add sugar.

Then add water and stir continuously till sugar dissolves and it will start bubbling , allow it to boil till a half string consistency is reached.

When its sticky add cardamom powder.Keep checking and be careful while touching the syrup.May be wet your hands and try.Check for half string consistency.

Once half string consistency is reached ,Switch off and cool down completely.Add the syrup to a strainer, then add lemon juice to it.Don't add lemon juice when the sugar syrup is hot, cool completely and then add.

Give a quick stir to the strained syrup.Store in a clean dry jar, preferable glass.Keeps well in room temperature itself for 3 days after that refrigerate and use it.

Serving Suggestions:

Take 1 -2 tbsp syrup in a glass, add 1 cup water to it mix well.

Serve with icecubes and fresh lemon wedges.

If you prefer salty then add a pinch of salt.

Notes

Don't squeeze lemon very hard and take the juice as it will give a bitter taste.

This keeps well for even a month when refrigerated.No need to freeze it.

Keeps well in room temperature for 3-5 days after that better to refrigerate.