Spicy Southern-Fried Okra Recipe

Combine okra onion green tomato jalapeno pepper and garlic in a large bowl. Whisk milk eggs salt and black pepper together in a separate bowl; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Gradually add cornmeal to vegetable mixture until liquid is absorbed and ingredients are moist and evenly mixed.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; spoon batter into skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Fry until bottom of fritter is browned 10 to 15 minutes. Flip fritter and fry until other side is browned 5 to 8 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.