Kofta is a type of Middle Eastern meatball which typically consists of minced meat such as beef, mutton and lamb plus an array of spices and herbs. It can be grilled, fried, baked or poached. A very old dish which dates back to 525 BC when the Persians invaded Egypt and left this recipe that was derived from the nearly similar dish called Koobideh. Later on the name was changed to kofta and was derived from the Persian word “kuftan” which means to grind or beat. These early versions of kofta are larger than what you see today as they are rolled into orange sized balls then it is glazed with egg yolks and saffron.
Beef Kofta
