Throughout the Middle East, just about every country and region have their own version of Kofta with varying ingredients. It may be called kefta, kifta, kafta, kofta, koobideh, or a myriad of other names.
In a large bowl mix together the ground meat, onions, garlic, parsley, mint, sumac, allspice, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, until combined and then refrigerate.