Kofta, köfte, kafta, kufta or kafteh (
Arabic,كوفته ,کفتة in
Persian), in
Greek keftés (κεφτές) is a
Middle Eastern and
South Asian meatball or
dumpling.In the simplest form, koftas consist of balls of minced or ground meat — usually
beef or
lamb — mixed with spices and/or onions. The meat is often mixed with other ingredients such as
rice,
Bulgur, vegetables, or
eggs to form a smooth paste. Koftas are sometimes made with
fish or
vegetables rather than meat, especially in India. They can be grilled, fried, steamed, poached, baked or marinated, and may be served with a rich spicy sauce. Variations occur in
North Africa, the
Mediterranean,
Central Europe,
Asia and
India. According to a 2005 research done by a private food company, there were 291 different kinds of köfte in
Turkey, where it is very popular. In Arab countries, kufta is usually shaped into cigar-shaped cylinders.
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