Bosnian Meatballs-Ćufte

Ćufte is a type of meatball or meatloaf, and is a popular dish in Afghan, Azerbaijani, Arab, Armenian,Balkan, Bangladeshi, Indian, Palestinian, Iranian, Jordanian, Kurdish, Moroccan, Pakistani, Romanian, Lebanese, as well as Turkish cuisine.

First of all, ćufte consist of balls of minced or ground meat that are usually beef, pork or lamb. Then, they are mixed with spices or onions.

In some countries such as north India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey and Iran, ćufte are usually made from lamb, beef, mutton or chicken.

The meat is often mixed with other ingredients, such as rice, bulgur, vegetables, or eggs to form a smooth paste. They can be grilled, fried, steamed, poached, baked or marinated. They can be served with a rich spicy sauce.