Moroccan Lamb Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 4 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 lb. cubed lamb for stewing
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1⁄4 tsp. saffron threads
• 1 Tbs. peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 2 1⁄2 cups beef stock
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped dried dates
• Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
• 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley