Kofta with Sunflower Seed Butter for the Clamshell Grill

Description
Modeled after the Middle Eastern dish kofta and designed for cooking on skewers in a clamshell grill or this recipe makes a savory combination of traditional ingredients with sunflower seed butter for a main dish that goes well with rice and grilled vegetables.

Ingredients

 * Ground lamb or veal - 1 lb / .5 kg will generously cover six 8-inch skewers
 * Minced onion
 * Minced garlic
 * Ground cumin seeds
 * Ground coriander seeds
 * Sunflower seed butter
 * Salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Combine the onion, garlic, spices, and sunflower seed butter in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
 * 2) Add the ground lamb or veal and fold in the spice mixture. Allow to sit for several hours or overnight.
 * 3) Roll meat mixture into finger shapes and pierce lengthwise with metal or wooden skewers.
 * 4) Apply oil or other anti-stick agent to grill surface if necessary and turn on grill.
 * 5) Place skewers on grill for five to ten minutes or until cooked through.