Wash the carrots and remove the skin and cut into slices after cooking in a pan of boiling salted water for 15 minutes. Check for doneness, carrots should be firm but not too crunchy.

Drain and wash with cold water.

In a bowl, combine the garlic, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.

Toss carrots with mixture. Chill and serve.