Spiced Nuts

This is a brilliant dish! Extremely hard to stop at one or two handfuls; I've sworn I'll stop, washed my hands from spicy oily goodness, and then immediately dove back into the bowl. Very important to use freshly ground spices (which I've done immediately prior, in a little coffee grinder kept for that purpose). I've done it both ways, and I've gotten 10 times the flavor with the freshly ground stuff. I've also definitely burned the spices, by being distracted while heating the oil, and had to start over (a waste of 15 minutes and a peppery, smoky house). With fresh spices, and close watch on the oil, and this starter is insanely delicious and addictive with about 15 minutes of active time. Do it!!!!!