To make turkish meatballs kofta, you'll need: 1 pound ground turkey, 2 tbsp each chopped parsley and thyme, 1/2 cup chopped fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon each kosher salt and ground black pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the turkey in a large, heavy-bottomed pot and cover with water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 cup of the saffron flakes. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes before serving.