Roti Wraps with Falafel, Paprika Mayo and Pickled Carrots (v)

Add some feta and shredded cabbage or iceberg lettuce to the table to amp up the fillings for a crowd.

4 store-bought roti PICKLED CARROTS 2 medium carrots, julienned ½ cup apple cider vinegar ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon raw sugar 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) PAPRIKA MAYO ½ cup good-quality mayonnaise Preheat oven to 120°C fan bake.

1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 400-gram tub falafel mix finely grated zest 1 lemon extra virgin olive oil for frying

½ cup mint leaves, to serve

Put the roti between two lined baking trays and place in the oven to warm for 15 minutes.

PICKLES: Place the carrots in a jar or non-reactive bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, water, sugar and red pepper flakes and pour over carrots. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use, stirring occasionally.

MAYO: Whisk the mayonnaise, paprika, lemon juice and cracked pepper together then refrigerate until ready to serve.

FALAFEL: Place the falafel mix and lemon zest in a bowl and stir to combine. Using your hands, roll falafel into small balls. Heat 3cm oil in a sauté pan over a medium heat. Drop the falafel balls into the hot oil and fry for 1 minute on each side, until brown and crispy. Drain on kitchen towels.

TO SERVE: This meal can be served as a build-your-own falafel wrap station with warmed roti, mayonnaise, pickles and mint in separate dishes or as ready-made falafel wraps. Either way, it’s best to serve the falafel quickly after cooking so that they’re nice and crispy. SERVES 4