Stew composed of lamb meat, lentil and pounded wheat made in to a thick paste. It was introduced to the Hyderabad state (India) by the Arab diaspora during the Nizam of Hyderabad’s rule.

Paya is a traditional food from the Indian Subcontinent. It is served at various festivals and gatherings, or made for special guests. Paya means 'legs' in Urdu. The main ingredients of the dish are the trotters; cooked with various spices..