- In a large mixing bowl take 1 cup rice flour. also add ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp sesame, pinch hing and ½ tsp salt. additionally, add 2 cup water and mix well with a whisk. allow to rest for 15 minutes. further, brush the plate with oil. pour 3 tbsp of papad batter onto a plate and spread uniformly by tilting. place the plate into steamer and steam for 2 minutes. alternatively, place the metal plate on top of the boiling water then put a lid over it. once the papad dough cooks completely, it turns non-sticky. cool slightly and later scrape from sides. peel the papad gently and place over butter paper. keep the papad under hot sunlight for 2 - 3 days. now the rice papad is ready. Deep fry in hot oil over both the sides. press gently till the papadum doubles in size. finally, serve rice papad.