Take the deals along with ½ tsp oil in a pan. Roast the Dal on the lowest flame while continuously stirring, till it starts to get pinkish. Add sesame seeds at this point. Stir for another minute. The deals must look beautifully pink/golden brown. Take it out in a plate and leave it to cool.

In a mixer jar add the chilli mix first and grind till fine. Add the Dal mixture and grind again. Keep it will remain slightly crumbly like coarse Sooji. Enjoy this flavourful spice mix with idli, uttapam, dhosa etc. The attached combo tastes yummm with this masala.