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kofta

British

/ ˈkɒftə /

noun

an Indian dish of seasoned minced meat shaped into small balls and cooked

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Etymology

Origin of kofta

Urdu

Example Sentences

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Tip: Once the kofta are in the pot, do not stir or stir gently once the meatballs are firm to reduce the chance of them breaking.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2023

Nutty and gently tart, the tahini is irresistible, whether paired with pita bread or beef kofta over rice.

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2023

Gentl’s book includes recipes for king trumpet schnitzel, shiitake kofta, pots de crème with porcini and chocolate, and mushroom-rose-rye granola with powdered maitake, cordyceps and reishi.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022

Inside is a squashed patty of ground beef spiced in the same vein as kofta.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2021

The wives and daughters served dinner—rice, kofta, and chicken qurma—at sundown.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

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