Moroccan Beef Stew

1/4 teaspoon cumin

3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose

1/4 teaspoon ginger

2 teaspoons salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup celery chopped

20 ounces pineapple chunks

1/2 cup onion chopped

2 cups water or juice

2 each garlic cloves minced

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 cup carrots sliced

1/4 teaspoon coriander

3 small tomatoes wedged

1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes*