Fried Okra Recipe

Name: Fried Okra Recipe
Ingredients: ¾ cup (120g) cornmeal ((see notes)); ¼ cup (30g) flour; 1 tablespoon (10g) granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon (6g) onion powder; ½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper (or white pepper); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk; 1 egg; 1-2 pounds (450-900g) okra, ( cut in pieces); ¼-½ teaspoon dried thyme ((optional)); 1 cup (240ml) mayonnaise; 1½ teaspoons minced garlic; ½ lemon, (juiced); 3 tablespoons Creole mustard; 1 teaspoon hot sauce ((adjust to taste)); 2 tablespoons relish; 1 green onion, (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning ((optional)); salt to taste