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Soft & Delicious Ragi Mudde Recipe - Karnataka Style Ragi Balls

Karnataka · Diabetic Friendly · 55 min · 4 servings

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For the soul.

55 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 2 cups -1/ hot water
  • 1 cup ragi flour (finger millet/ nagli)
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • salt - to taste
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35 mins
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How to Make Soft & Delicious Ragi Mudde Recipe - Karnataka Style Ragi Balls at Home

Ingredients (4 items)

  • -1/ hot water2 cups
  • ragi flour (finger millet/ nagli)1 cup
  • tablespoons ghee2
  • salt - to taste
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time45 min
Total Time55 min
Servings4
CourseLunch
CuisineKarnataka
DietDiabetic Friendly
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    To begin making the Ragi Mudde Recipe, heat 2-1/2 cups of water in a saucepan and add salt to it

  2. 2

    Once it starts to boil, reduce the flame and add 3 tablespoons of ragi flour and whisk till there are no lumps formed and it slowly starts to thicken

  3. 3

    Now, add the remaining ragi flour spoon by spoon and keep stirring so that there are no lumps

  4. 4

    Make sure the heat is on low and ensure you keep stirring until it thickens completely

  5. 5

    If you are making a larger quantity, then cover with a lid and leave the ragi aside to cook for about 5 minutes, until you notice it has thickened

  6. 6

    Once you notice the ragi has thickened, continue stirring and add 2 tablespoons of ghee and keep stirring until you see the ragi has got a shine on it

  7. 7

    It takes a good 10 minutes to make ragi mudde from 1 cup of ragi flour

  8. 8

    Give the ragi mudde a taste and it should not feel raw

  9. 9

    In order to shape ragi mudde to balls, grease a bowl with oil or ghee

  10. 10

    Place 2 large tablespoons of ragi mudde and start twirling it around till it forms a nice smooth ball

  11. 11

    Once done, the ragi mudde can be served hot

  12. 12

    Note that the ragi mudde needs to be shaped into a ball while it is hot

  13. 13

    Using a small bowl, helps in shaping the ragi mudde

  14. 14

    Serve the Ragi Mudde Recipe along with Chicken Saaru, or Huli Soppu Saaru Recipe and Sabbasige palya to enjoy your lunch

  15. 15

    The Ragi Mudde Recipe can also be served for an Indian Diabetic Lunch or dinner along with a Sabbasige palya and Raita

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ragi Mudde

What is Ragi Mudde?+
Soft & Delicious Ragi Mudde Recipe - Karnataka Style Ragi Balls is a diabetic friendly Karnataka lunch dish made with -1/ hot water, ragi flour (finger millet/ nagli), tablespoons ghee, salt - to taste, and more. It takes about 55 min to prepare and serves 4.
How long does it take to cook Ragi Mudde?+
Soft & Delicious Ragi Mudde Recipe - Karnataka Style Ragi Balls takes 55 min in total — 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Ragi Mudde?+
Soft & Delicious Ragi Mudde Recipe - Karnataka Style Ragi Balls requires 4 ingredients including -1/ hot water, ragi flour (finger millet/ nagli), tablespoons ghee, salt - to taste. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Ragi Mudde easy to make at home?+
Yes! Soft & Delicious Ragi Mudde Recipe - Karnataka Style Ragi Balls can be made at home in 55 min following the 15 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Ragi Mudde online?+
Yes! You can order Ragi Mudde from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Ragi Mudde" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.