Mix both the flours together. Boil water along with salt and when it starts to boil, add chopped shallots, fennel seeds and grated coconut. Slowly add the flour with constant stirring. Keep it in simmer for 5 - 10 seconds and turn off the flame.
Knead the dough thoroughly with your hands until it becomes smooth.
Roll out small portions of the dough into lime sized balls.
Using a chapathi press/pathiri press flatten each balls into a thick disc. (like pooris)
Heat oil in a pan, drop each pathiri into the hot oil. When it starts puffing up, flip them and fry until they become crispy.
Serve it hot with chicken curry or any curries. Enjoy!