round primal · Andhra Pradesh
In Germany, this cut is Oberschale.
About this cut
A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
| rare | Rare | → | Blutig |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Rosa |
| medium | Medium | → | Halb durch |
| well done | Bagaa kallindi | → | Durch / Gut durch |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“pirudu mamsam” in Andhra Pradesh maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Germany, look for labels such as Oberschale. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.