In a pan add  payatham paruppu and pepper and saute

Cook in medium flame and keep mixing well for even cooking

Cook till the dal turns golden brown

Transfer the roasted dal to a plate and let it cool down

In the same pan add roughly chopped garlic, a few drops of oil, and curry leaves;  roast them till garlic turns brown and curry leaves are roasted

After garlic is well-roasted add cumin seeds and gives quick few mixes

Turn off the stove

Transfer them to the same plate and let everything cools down

Add hing and salt and let it cool down

Take required podi

Add little water and mix well into a Thogayal consistency. Save the remaining podi for later