20 pods okra (small)
1 c. buttermilk
3/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
Vegetable oil

Wash okra, trim stems. Drain and place in shallow container. Pour buttermilk over okra. Set aside. Combine next 5 ingredients, mixing well. Remove okra from buttermilk; roll in cornmeal. Fry in deep hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once.