Turkish Lamb Kofte

A tasty and simple middle-eastern meatball. Contrary to popular belief, meatballs are not only an Italian dish. Throughout history, many nations and cultures have laid claim on the humble meatball. The meatball now has many variations which accommodate different tastes, ingredients, and even religious traditions.
Meatballs have been found in many parts of the world. In Asian, Middle Eastern and North African cooking the kofta is found in rissoles, croquettes, and dumplings, where they are made of ground or mashed meat, which is mixed with ingredients such as rice, bulgur or vegetables. In India, koftas can be made with fish, or even without meat, using only veggies. Kofta may also have a spicy filling and contain nuts, cheeses, or egg.
And Turkey boasts of over 80 types of meatballs, each type made just a bit differently according to its region of origin!
This dish completely supports my motto_ 'Food is comfort'!_ But it has to be good, healthy and wholesome. A fusion of flavors to arm us for the next exciting roller coaster ride.
These meatballs are made with lean ground beef, infused with freshly chopped parsley and other aromatic spices. They are succulent and full of flavor. And a sure hit with your little ones. Do try.
Turkish Lamb Kofte
A tasty and simple middle-eastern meatball. Contrary to popular belief, meatballs are not only an Italian dish. Throughout history, many nations and cultures have laid claim on the humble meatball. The meatball now has many variations which accommodate different tastes, ingredients, and even religious traditions.
Meatballs have been found in many parts of the world. In Asian, Middle Eastern and North African cooking the kofta is found in rissoles, croquettes, and dumplings, where they are made of ground or mashed meat, which is mixed with ingredients such as rice, bulgur or vegetables. In India, koftas can be made with fish, or even without meat, using only veggies. Kofta may also have a spicy filling and contain nuts, cheeses, or egg.
And Turkey boasts of over 80 types of meatballs, each type made just a bit differently according to its region of origin!
This dish completely supports my motto_ 'Food is comfort'!_ But it has to be good, healthy and wholesome. A fusion of flavors to arm us for the next exciting roller coaster ride.
These meatballs are made with lean ground beef, infused with freshly chopped parsley and other aromatic spices. They are succulent and full of flavor. And a sure hit with your little ones. Do try.
Steps
- 1
Mix all the ingredients together with your hands, kneading until smooth.
- 2
Wet your hands and roll walnut-sized pieces of mixture into balls. Flatten them slightly.
- 3
Fry the kofte on a lightly oiled chargrill pan, for a few minutes on each side till cooked through.
- 4
You can also cook these meatballs in the oven at 180 degree Celsius till they are cooked through and browned.
- 5
Notes:
- 6
These meatballs serves as appetizers/starters are a sure crowd pleaser.
- 7
These are kid-friendly and can be thrown into snack or lunch boxes along with freshly chopped salads.
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