Chickpea and Spinach Stew

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic ((finely chopped))
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon ((ground))
• 1 tsp chili powder ((ground) )
• 2 tsp coriander ((ground))
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 425 g cans chickpeas ((drained and rinsed - or soaked overnight))
• 3 medium tomatoes ((chopped))
• 2 tbs unsalted tomato paste ((or 1 sachet))
• 6 small dates ((chopped))
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup coriander ((fresh and chopped))
• 2 tbsp mint ((fresh and chopped))
• 1 Small bunch baby spinach ((tough ribs & stems removed))