Indian-Spiced Mixed Nuts

Mixed nuts offer the most choices for your guests, but if a single nut, such as cashews, peanuts or almonds, is your favorite, roast it alone with the same spice mixture. In every case, be sure the nuts are fresh. Vacuum-packed tins labeled with expiration dates are usually good guarantees of freshness, as are nuts sold in bulk at a market with a high turnover. The nuts are roasted at a relatively low temperature to avoid burning and to give them time to absorb the fragrant spices.