Chickpea Stew with Sweet Onions

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Vegetables
1 1/2cDried chickpeas; picked over and rinsed; soaked overnight in ample water to cover
2tsWhole cumin seeds
1cVegetable stock
1tbGround coriander seeds
2tsSweet paprika
1/4tsSaffron threads
1pnCrushed red pepper flakes (generous)
1pnGround cinnamon (generous)
2lbRed; Bermuda, or Vidalia onions; peeled and thinly sliced (6-7 cups loosely packed)
1cFinely chopped fresh or canned (drained) Plum tomatoes
Salt to taste
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