Spiced Squash Tagine

Name: Spiced Squash Tagine
Ingredients: 6 to 8 saffron threads; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1⁄2 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 butternut squash, about 1 1⁄4 lb. (625 g), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes; 1 large carrot, cut into slices 1⁄2 inch (12 mm) thick; 1 large tomato, halved, seeded and chopped; 3 Tbs. dried currants; 1 Tbs. honey; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 large sweet potato, about 1⁄2 lb. (250 g)