Cajun Fried Okra

Name: Cajun Fried Okra
Ingredients: okra; * 1 lb fresh okra, washed dried, top trimmed; * 1/2 cup flour plus 1/2 cup flour, divided; * 1 cup buttermilk; * 1/2 cup cornmeal; cajun seasoning; * 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; * 1 teaspoon salt; * 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; * 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried; * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; * 1/4 teaspoon cumin, ground; * 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; * 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon cayenne, (more for spicy, less for more mild); * pinch cinnamon; * additional salt and pepper, to taste