loin primal · Uttar Pradesh
In Meghalaya, this cut is doh jem, also sold as mithun mansa meghalaya.
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 | Bhuna | → | Tep tep |
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.
“Lucknow's Awadhi Summit (Marquee Architectural Anchor of Indian Beef Ontology)” in Uttar Pradesh maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Meghalaya, look for labels such as doh jem · mithun mansa meghalaya. 2 other canonical interpretations may apply. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
khoh kjat
shank primal · Rear leg, below the knee joint
doh masi
chuck primal · Between the neck and the rib section, boneless
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.