Cornmeal Coated Fried Okra with Summer Tomato Relish

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Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup medium coarse cornmeal

2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/2 pound fresh okra

Summer Tomato Relish, recipe follows

Summer Tomato Relish:

1 roasted red pepper, peeled and diced

1 ear corn, roasted or grilled, kernels removed

2 cups small tomatoes, like pear or cherry, sliced in half

2 scallions, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste