Kufta

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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