noun
- Plural of kofta; spiced meatballs or meat patties, typically made from ground lamb, beef, or chicken, popular in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled 'kofta' (singular) or 'kofte' in some regional variants.; Common in Indian, Pakistani, Turkish, and Arab cuisines.
Examples
- The restaurant serves delicious lamb koftas with yogurt sauce.
- She grilled the koftas until they were golden brown on the outside.
- The menu featured chicken koftas as a lighter alternative to beef.
- We ordered a platter of mixed koftas for the family dinner.
- The koftas were seasoned with cumin, coriander, and fresh herbs.