loin primal · Kenya
In Uttar Pradesh, this cut is pasanda up, also sold as put, parcha up, galouti mince, naram up.(water buffalo (buff))
⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Imeiva | → | Bhuna |
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.
“Nyama Laini vs Nyama ya Mifupa (Soft/Hard Retail Duality)” in Kenya maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Uttar Pradesh, look for labels such as pasanda up · put · parcha up · galouti mince · naram up. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
machhli up
shank primal · Rear leg, below the knee joint
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.