Ingredients
1 tbsp toor dal
5-6 dry red chillies
1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp peppercorns 
1 tsp dry curry leaves
Ghee(clarified butter) for roasting

Method
Roast each of the above till they turn aromatic.
Powder to a fine powder using a coffee grinder and 
use as required.
This will keep well for months in a airtight
container.
You can make a larger quantity of this by
using the above ingredients in the same ratio.