Chicken Koftas with White Bean Purée - Chicken Farmers

Ingredients

• 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain, fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) each salt and pepper
• 2 cups (500 mL) fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) milk
• 1 egg
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) each ground cinnamon, ground cumin and ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt
• 1 lb (0.5 kg) ground chicken
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) pine nuts, toasted
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
• paprika, for garnish
• 2 pitas, toasted and cut into wedges