Eggplant-Chickpea Stew(Bitinjan Mah Hommous)  
["1 large onion, coarsely chopped", "1/2 c. vegetable oil", "1/2 c. dry chickpeas, soaked overnight", "3 c. water", "1 large eggplant", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1/4 tsp. cinnamon", "4 large, ripe tomatoes, diced or 1/4 c. tomato paste"]
["Place onion and oil in saucepan.", "Cook until onion is golden brown.", "Add drained chickpeas and water.", "Cook until peas are tender (approximately 30 minutes)."]
["onion", "vegetable oil", "dry chickpeas", "water", "eggplant", "salt", "pepper", "cinnamon", "tomatoes"]