Definitions

1. noun

a type of Middle Eastern meatball, typically made from minced lamb or beef, and often served in a pita bread with vegetables and tahini sauce

“The street food vendor served delicious kaftas with a side of spicy sauce.”

2. verb

to shape or form something, especially a piece of meat, into small balls or patties

“She kafta the minced beef into small patties for the barbecue.”