kefta kebab

my version — seasoned with za'atar, cumin, minced shallots, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, clove; and parseley, mint leaves -- served with yogurt raita...

"Kofta is a family of meatball or meatloaf dishes found in the Indian subcontinent, South Caucasian, Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Central Asian cuisines. In the simplest form, koftas consist of balls of minced or ground meat—usually beef, chicken, or lamb—mixed with spices or onions.” -- Wikipedia