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Worcestershire adds an additional hit of umami, while fresh okra helps thicken the broth. Read more about Alexander Smalls and his epic Harlem dinner parties in “To Dine, with Love.” ...

Made with bone-in mutton, warming whole spices, and a rich onion-tomato masala, it’s the kind of meal that brings people ...