Method

• 1.
  To make labneh, line a fine sieve with a large square of muslin or a clean Chux cloth. Set over a bowl and add yoghurt. Fold up edges to cover yoghurt, then chill overnight to drain. The next day, transfer labneh to a bowl, discarding liquid.
• 2.
  To make the dip, place pistachios in a food processor and whiz until very finely ground. Add cumin seeds, 1 garlic clove, dill, mint, lemon juice, 1 tbs oil and labneh, and whiz until well combined.

• 3.
  Preheat the oven grill to high.
• 4.
  Combine the remaining 2 garlic cloves and remaining 1/4 cup (60ml) oil in a frypan over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes to cook garlic slightly. Brush some garlic mixture over the cut side of the bread, reserving 2 tsp garlic mixture. Place bread, cut-side up, on a baking tray and grill, checking regularly, for 3 minutes or until golden.
• 5.
  Transfer dip to a shallow serving bowl and scatter with extra pistachios, dill and mint. Drizzle with reserved garlic mixture. Serve with thickly sliced grilled bread.