Kofta

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Kofta

Kofta (pronunciation: /ˈkɒftə/) is a family of meatball or meatloaf dishes found in the Indian subcontinent, South Caucasian, Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Central Asian cuisines. In the simplest form, koftas consist of balls of minced or ground meat—usually beef, chicken, lamb, or pork—mixed with spices or onions.

Etymology

The word kofta is derived from Persian kūfta: In Persian, kuftan (کوفتن) means "to grind", referring to the meatball-like shape. It is also related to the Classical Syriac kupta, meaning "ball".

Related Terms

  • Meatball: A meatball is ground meat rolled into a small ball, sometimes along with other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning.
  • Meatloaf: Meatloaf is a dish of ground meat that has been mixed with other ingredients and formed into the shape of a loaf, then baked or smoked.
  • Cuisine: Cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated with a specific culture or geographic region.

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