Spicy Quinoa

Ingredients
Quinoa- 1 cup
Water or broth-2 cup
Chickpeas- 1/2 cup
Onion- 1 chopped
Red pepper- 1 small chopped
Slivered almonds- 2tbsp
Cayenne pepper- 1tsp
Cumin powder- 1/4 tsp
Lemon juice- 1tbsp

For tempering
Oil- 1tsp
Mustard- 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds- 1tsp

Method

1. In a pan, heat oil and do the tempering. Add onion and pepper, saute till soft. 
2. Add the chickpeas, salt  and the powders. Mix well.Add broth or water and bring it to a boil.
3. Add quinoa and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat and cook until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is soft.
4. Add lemon juice and mix well.
5. Garnish with slivered almonds and serve warm.

A good side dish for grilled chicken or fish.