Putu mayam in Malay or Idiyappam (இடியாப்பம்) in Tamil is a Tamil dish from southern India. It is now a popular dish in southern India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. One of the famous Putu Mayam in Penang is located at Pulau Tikus market. This fluffy, aromatic and mouth-watering dessert is a great way to kick start your day.