The Delicious Crescent

Make Koftas
1 In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients for koftas until just combined. Do not knead or overmix. Chill the mixture.
2 Shape 8 smooth and oval koftas, about 1 to 1½ inch thick. Tip: If the mixture is sticky, wet your hands with some water.
3 Choose any one of the cooking methods below.
Shallow Fry
5 The koftas can be pan fried in two batches in a cast iron skillet that has enough room for four patties.
6 Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in the skillet at medium high. Once the oil is hot enough, slide the koftas and lower the heat to medium.
7 Shallow fry one side and flip it before it becomes too brown. Then you may flatten the patty slightly, using a flat flip spatula. Let the other side brown a little. Flip it again and fry both sides until dark brown.
8 So, you will end up frying both sides twice. It should take about [timer minutes=4]4 minutes[/timer] cooking time for each side.
9 Add remaining oil to the skillet and repeat with the other koftas.
10 Once done, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
Broiling
12 Brush some oil on a broiler pan (or a baking sheet with a rack insert) and arrange the patties on it, spacing them apart. Then brush some oil on the koftas.
13 Place the pan in the top rack about 5 inches away from the broil element.
14 Broil meatballs on high for about [timer minutes=5]5 to 6 minutes[/timer], flip and broil for another [timer minutes=3]3 to 4 minutes[/timer] until nicely brown.
15 The broiling time may differ with each oven, so be sure to check initial progress.
Grilling
17 The koftas can be grilled using an indoor griddle, outdoor charcoal or gas grill. Make sure to grease the grates well. Arrange the koftas on the grill and cook each side for about [timer minutes=4]4 to 5 minutes[/timer], flipping in between. Tip: Refrigerate koftas while heating up the grill.
Serve
19 Enjoy the koftas with rice or flat bread, salad and pickles.