The name khichiyu or khichu is derived from the ductile nature of the dough. (Khinch in Indic languages means to pull.) khichu (Gujarati dish) Type. Snack; as dough for papad. Khichiya papad is a thin Indian wafer, sometimes described as a cracker or flatbread. They are made of rice flour flavoured with green chillies, salt and cumin seeds. They are dried rice chips studded with Indian spices which can be grilled or deep fried.