Heat water and add salt to it and when boils, add rice flour. Simmer the flame and stir well for at least 3 minutes.

Crush grated coconut, shallots and cummin seeds together.

Add this mixture in the rice flour and knead well when it is still warm to a smooth dough.

Roll the dough in to a thick big circle and cut out small round pathiris from this (using a lid or glass).

Heat the oil and fry these pathiris in medium heat till it turns light brown in color on both sides.

Ready to serve with chicken or egg curry.