In a sauce pan add 2.5 cups of water and bring it a boil. Add oil, salt and two handfuls of cooked rice. Boil for a minute.
Now add the ragi flour to the boiling water. Instead of pouring in a big lump, pour it in a way that the ragi covers most of the water.
Do not mix. Boil this mixture for 12 -13 minutes. Turn off the stove.
With the help of a whisk, quickly mix it breaking down the flour and water mixture. Make sure there are no lumps.
Close the lid and let it rest for 10 -15 minutes. ( not more than that, to make mudde you need the mixture to be still hot/warm)
Now apply some ghee or oil to your hand, take small portion of the mixture and make medium size balls. You can add some ghee and serve as porridge too.
Enjoy with your favorite dal, curry or pachadi.