Easy family tagine

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 carrots, finely chopped

500g diced leg of lamb

2 fat cloves garlic, crushed

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp saffron strands (optional)

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp clear honey

100g soft dried apricots, quartered

1 low-salt vegetable stock cube

1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into 1cm squares

2 large potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into chunks

Steamed rice, to serve

Chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts, to serve (optional)