Share plate with hummus, spiced cauliflower and shredded lamb (Diabetes)

• 200 g dried chickpeas
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• water, to soak

Spiced roast cauliflower

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• ¾ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chilli powder, to taste
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 750 g cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, to taste

Zhoug

• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 2 tsp cardamom pod, seeds only
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 3 garlic cloves
• 6 fresh green chillies, deseeded
• 40 g fresh coriander, leaves and stems only, stems chopped into thirds
• 10 g fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only
• 30 g freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 40 g extra virgin olive oil

Hummus and shredded lamb

• 1200 g boiling water
• 500 g boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 3 cm pieces
• 140 g freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp white wine
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp sumac
• 100 g tahini
• 1 garlic clove, to taste
• 80 g ice cubes

Whipped feta

• 75 g feta cheese
• 100 g ricotta
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Assembly

• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp sweet paprika
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle
• 6 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only
• 40 g toasted pine nuts
• 30 g pomegranate arils, to garnish
• flatbread, wholemeal, toasted, to serve (see Tips)