Ragi Mudde with Soppina Bassaru
Ragi Mudde Bassaru
The heart of Old Mysore cooking: soft ragi balls with bassaru, a spicy lentil-and-greens broth made with amaranthus and dill.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Level
- Medium
Method
Farm tip: Swallow small pieces of mudde dipped in bassaru rather than chewing; that’s the traditional way.

Drink pairing
Organic Probiotic Kefir - Plain - 220 ml
Salted kefir is a cooling finish to a spicy bassaru meal.
Questions
What is ragi mudde?
Finger-millet balls, a staple across rural Karnataka that has become a favourite in Bengaluru restaurants too.
Is ragi mudde good for diabetics?
Ragi is a high-fibre whole grain. Combined with dal and greens it makes a balanced meal; keep portions moderate.