SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA WITH JALAPENO YOGURT SAUCE

SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA WITH JALAPENO YOGURT SAUCE 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon jalapeno finely minced 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro finely minced 1 lb. fresh okra 2 cups buttermilk 3/4 cup self rising cornmeal 3/4 cup all purpose flour 3-4 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper Vegetable oil Mix yogurt, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro in non reactive bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Trim okra by discarding tip and stem. Cut in 1/2 inch thick slices. Soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes. Keep chilled. Combine cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning and red pepper in large ziploc bag. Working in small batches remove okra from buttermilk with slotted spoon. Add okra to ziploc bag and shake to coat. Pour oil in dutch oven or heavy pan to a depth of 2 inches. Heat to 375 degrees and fry okra for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with jalapeno yogurt sauce.