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Ragi Mudde

ರಾಗಿ ಮುದ್ದೆ

Finger-millet balls, the heart of a southern Karnataka thali.

Vegetarian 20 min Serves 4Veg Meals
Prep time5 mins
Cook time15 mins
Resting—
DifficultyMedium

Ragi Mudde is finger-millet balls, the heart of a southern Karnataka thali. This ragi mudde recipe takes about 20 min from start to finish and serves 4. Every step below has been cooked and checked in a home kitchen, with quantities you can follow.

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How to make Ragi Mudde

  1. 1

    Boil water

    Bring water, salt, ghee and rice (if using) to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Add ragi

    Pour ragi flour in a mound in the centre. Don't stir. Cover and cook on low 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir hard

    Use a mudde stick or wooden spoon to stir vigorously until smooth, with no lumps.

  4. 4

    Shape

    Cook 2 more minutes. With wet hands, shape into smooth balls.

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Best served with

Naati Koli Saaru
Bassaru
Soppu Saaru

Pro tips

  • Keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your hands while shaping.
  • Mudde is swallowed in small pieces dipped in saaru, not chewed.

Did you know?

Ragi mudde is the traditional farmer's meal of Old Mysore; it is said to keep you full for hours in the fields.

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