first, heat wide bottomed pan on a medium flame
turn down to low - medium flame
Furthermore, add toor dal; mix well and roast for a minute
Spread well in between roasting
Add pepper and red chilli; mix well and roast
Roast till the dal starts to change colour
Finally, add asafoetida and salt; mix well and turn off the stove
let it cool in the same pan. Pan heat is enough to roast other ingredients
Remove the red chilli cap and grind them first along with a little roasted dal
Add the rest of the dal; Grind paruppu podi. Mix well in between
Transfer to a plate and spread
cool completely then store in an airtight container