Moroccan Chickpea And Eggplant (Aubergine) Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large eggplants (cubed)
1 medium onion (large diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (8 ounce) can chickpeas (drained)
1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup vegetable stock
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cut off the ends of the eggplant, than chop into 3/4\" cubes. I salted an eggplant once just for fun, but with fresh eggplant just don't find it necessary!
Chop the onion roughly.
Mince the garlic.
Coat a large deep-sided frypan with olive oil. and heat over a medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon. Stir well to coat evenly. Cook until the onions have softened (approx. 4-5 minutes).
Add the eggplant, tomatoes and chickpeas, along with the stock. Simmer over medium-low heat, covered, for fifteen-twenty minutes (until the eggplant is tender).
Uncover and stir. If the stew looks very soupy, let the liquid bubble away for a few more minutes.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over rice / pasta / cous cous / even toast would be yummy.
The qty of spice listed make it moderately hot - good for a taste explosion for someone not used to spices. I normally double them as I like things really spicy!