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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KOFTA

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PRONUNCIATION OF KOFTA

kofta  [ˈkɒftə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KOFTA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kofta is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KOFTA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

kofta

Kofta

Kofta is an Azerbijanian, Balkan, Indian, Iranian, Middle Eastern, and Turkish meatball or meatloaf. In the simplest form, koftas consist of balls of minced or ground meat—usually beef or lamb—mixed with spices and/or onions. In India, Turkey and Iran, koftas are usually made of lamb, beef, mutton or chicken, whereas Greek and Cypriot varieties are usually made of beef, veal, pork or mixtures of them. They are often shaped into meatballs which are prepared with a mixture of ground meat, rice and leeks, and served dry. In India, vegetarian varieties, like lauki kofta and shahi aloo kofta, are popular, as religious beliefs generally forbid consumption of meat. In Iran, Balochistan and Pakistan, koftas are served with a spiced gravy, as dry versions are considered to be kebabs. Shrimp and fish koftas are found in South India, West Bengal, Bangladesh and in some parts of the Persian Gulf states.

Definition of kofta in the English dictionary

The definition of kofta in the dictionary is an Indian dish of seasoned minced meat shaped into small balls and cooked.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KOFTA


after
ˈɑːftə
BAFTA
ˈbæftə
crafter
ˈkrɑːftə
crofter
ˈkrɒftə
drafter
ˈdrɑːftə
drifter
ˈdrɪftə
EFTA
ˈɛftə
hereafter
ˌhɪərˈɑːftə
hereinafter
ˌhɪərɪnˈɑːftə
laughter
ˈlɑːftə
lifter
ˈlɪftə
lofter
ˈlɒftə
looked-after
ˈlʊktˌɑːftə
NAFTA
ˈnæftə
powerlifter
ˈpaʊərˌlɪftə
rafter
ˈrɑːftə
shifter
ˈʃɪftə
softa
ˈsɒftə
thereafter
ˌðɛərˈɑːftə
whereafter
ˌwɛərˈɑːftə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KOFTA

kochia
Kodiak
Kodiak bear
Kodok
koekoea
koeksister
koel
Koestler
koff
koftgar
koftgari
Kofu
kogal
Kogi
Koh-i-noor
koha
kohanga reo
kohekohe

WORDS THAT END LIKE KOFTA

acta
akita
Atlanta
beta
costa
data
delta
fiesta
Jakarta
kata
Kota
Malta
Meta
Minnesota
nota
pasta
porta
Santa
Sta
ta

Synonyms and antonyms of kofta in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kofta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KOFTA

Find out the translation of kofta to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kofta from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kofta» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

kofta
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kofta
570 millions of speakers

English

kofta
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोफ्ता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كفتة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кофта
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

kofta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

kofta
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

kefta
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kofta
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kofta
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コロッケ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

kofta입니다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kofta
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kofta
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

kofta
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोफ्ता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

köfte
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

kofta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kofta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кофта
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

kofta
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοφτά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kofta
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kofta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kofte
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kofta

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KOFTA»

The term «kofta» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.982 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KOFTA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «kofta» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «kofta» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kofta

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KOFTA»

Discover the use of kofta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kofta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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From Mom with love...
Malai Kofta Cheese Balls in Cream Sauce Serves 4 Preparation time: 3 hrs 30 mins. Cooking time: 20 mins. Ingredients: Kofta (Cheese Balls): 2 medium potatoes, boiled and finely mashed 8 ounces ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4  ...
Pushpā Bhārgava, 2006
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The New Book of Middle Eastern Food
Kofta Meshweya Grilled Ground Meat on Skewers Serves 4 • In Egypt this is the favorite kebab. It is also mine. I love the soft, moist texture of the meat, and the flavors of parsley and onion. The traditional way of preparing it is to chop all the ...
Claudia Roden, 2008
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The Barbecue! Bible
The seasonings reflect local taste preferences, too, ranging from the onion-garlic- parsley triumvirate of the Balkans to the mint and cinnamon of the Middle East. Here's a Middle Eastern—style kofta. The mint and cinnamon add an unexpected  ...
Steven Raichlen, 2011
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101 Ways to Prepare Curries
Contents. Introduction iii 1. Punjabi Curries 9 Vegetarian Curries Besan Kofta Curry Dahi Kofta Curry Bhien Curry Bhien Kofta Curry Pumpkin Kofta Curry Pakoda Curry Zamikand Kofta Curry Mushroom Curry Banana Kofta Curry Corn Kofta ...
Aroona Reejhsinghani, Pustak Mahal Publishers, Booksellers & Order Suppliers, 2000
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Indian Cooking Traditions
As the name implies, kofta are soft and creamy in texture. Mash cheese smooth and then knead lightly again with mashed potatoes until dough is homogenous and smooth. Kofta will not break if kneaded well. Sauce should be of thick pouring ...
Nina Kaul, 2013
6
Kofta
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Kofta is a Middle Eastern and South Asian meatball or meatloaf.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John, 2010
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Personal Control in Action: Cognitive and Motivational ...
Cognitive and Motivational Mechanisms Miroslaw Kofta, Gifford Weary, Grzegorz Sedek. Kofta, M. (1993). Uncertainty, mental models, and learned helplessness: An anatomy of control loss. In G. Weary, F. Gleicher, & K. L. Marsh (Eds.), ...
Miroslaw Kofta, Gifford Weary, Grzegorz Sedek, 1998
8
Cognitive Limitations in Aging and Psychopathology
depressive style of rumination, to investigate cognitive deficits associated with cognitive effort without cognitive gain (Kofta & Sedek, 1998; Sedek & Kofta, 1990) . This Informational Helplessness Training (IHT) paradigm differs from behavioral  ...
Randall W. Engle, Grzegorz Sedek, Ulrich von Hecker, 2005
9
Herbal Beauty Care
... 1 Bowl Matar Kofta Curry 299 8.67 26.46 17.39 2.61 86.95 69.13 1 Bowl Palak Kofta Curry 317 7.55 31.0718.05 3.05 179.70 2142.841 Bowl Paneer Kofta Curry 408 16.10 12.76 32.53 1.07 222.85 133.82 1 Bowl Kamal Kakri Kofta Curry 348 ...
Rashmi Sharma, 1996
10
Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook: 100 Great Recipes, ...
I can't resist the rich, creamy, irresistible goodness of a good paneer with kofta. Kofta (as they are usually referred to in the South Asian subcontinent) have a heavy presence over various cuisines, from the Arabian peninsula to what was once ...
‎2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KOFTA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kofta is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fat is back: introducing The Real Meal Revolution's high-fat diet …
Lamb kofta with tzatziki · These richly spiced lamb kebabs, easy to cook on a griddle pan or barbecue, are paired with a refreshing cucumber ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Fund insufficient to provide MDM milk, say agencies | Kanpur …
And under this fund, the agencies involved now have to serve `kofta-rice and 200 ML milk daily to each student. For junior schools the menu is ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
3
After a month of fasting & prayers, it is time to feast | Mumbai NYOOOZ
... preparing Lucknowi kebabs, biryani and roasted chicken for the non-vegetarian guests, while the vegetarian guests can enjoy paneer kofta, ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
4
The joy of sharing - Deccan Herald
We break our fast with 'sheer kurma', which is a sweet dish made from vermicelli, complete with dry fruits, 'kofta' curry and butter 'parathas'. «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»
5
Cabbage Kofta Recipe
... * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. «HungryForever, Jul 15»
6
Menu alert: New summer dishes at Dirty Oscar's Annex and Pacific …
Kofta taco: This Middle Eastern taco is stuffed with spiced lamb, muhammara, feta yogurt, mint and habanero hummus. Wrote Grissom, “Among ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
7
Gail Williams: Trip down a new sophisticated memory lane at The …
Lamb kofta was equally impressive in an earthy way -- flavoursome, juicy balls of cumin-laced minced lamb with a flourish of random greens ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
8
Alisa Kogan wins Meatless Monday Recipe Conversion Contest
... Skewers with Basil Gremolata (by Iris Fitzgerald), and Lentil Kofta Kebabs with Coconut Quinoa and Basil-Tahini Sauce (by Naliaka Wakhisi). «The Daily Meal, Jul 15»
9
Ramzan, Variety of Food and Innovative Iftars
In Mumbai, one can savour Iftar dishes like Nalli Nihari, Paya Curry, Tandoori Quail, Khiri and Kofta Kebabs, Sitaphal Halwa and pink ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
10
Kababish Cafe opens soon in downtown Cary
There's a solid selection of vegetarian classics, too, from saag paneer to malai kofta. But Yousuf, whose varied resume includes catering in ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»

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