A puttu maker is a kitchen appliance used primarily in South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine to prepare puttu, a traditional steamed rice cake. The device typically consists of a cylindrical container with a perforated base, allowing steam to pass through and cook the rice flour mixture layered with coconut. To use a puttu maker, the user fills the container with alternating layers of rice flour and grated coconut, then places it on a heat source. As steam rises, it cooks the mixture, resulting in a soft, fluffy texture. Puttu is often served with various accompaniments like sugar, banana, or curry.