Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, washed and drained 
• 2 cups quinoa, cooked
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced 
• 1 bell peppers, diced  
• 5-6 baby tomatoes halved 
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp red chili powder 
• 1/2 tsp dhana jeeru (cumin coriander powder)
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder 
• 1 tbsp red crushed pepper 
• Black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste  
• chaat masala  to taste
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Dash of agave or honey
• 1 green onion, chopped (optional)
• Cilantro, Chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. In a bowl mix together all the chickpea, diced veggies & quinoa.
2. In small bowl add olive oil, red chili powder, cumin powder, dhana jeeru, red crushed pepper, salt, pepper, chaat masala, lemon juice, and agave. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
3. Pour the dressing to the chickpea,veggie, & quinoa mixture. Top it with chaat masala, cilantro, and green onions.
4. Serve it warm or cold!

Notes:

• I cook my quinoa according to package directions, but here is the method thats worked for me… 1 cup of quinoa to 2 cups water, bring to a rapid boil. Once the water is boiling, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes. Once cooked, let it sit covered for another 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
• If you follow the above method, your quinoa will be really fluffy and separate.
• You can add any other veggies you like in this.
• Avocado would be great in here.
• You can even add grilled veggies like eggplant, zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli.
• Add spinach or arugula in it for more greens.