chuck primal · Qatar
In Maharashtra, this cut is rawa keema, also sold as machine keema mh, curry cut mh.(water buffalo (buff))
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Nay | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Noss istiwah | → | Medium |
| well done | Nadij tamaman | → | 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.
“raqaba qa” in Qatar maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Maharashtra, look for labels such as rawa keema · machine keema mh · curry cut mh. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.