1 1/4 c. plain meal
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
6 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
3 tbsp. catsup
dash of Tabasco
2 small onions, chopped
buttermilk, enough to make a soft batter

Combine meal, flour, soda, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Add eggs and buttermilk. Mix well. Add onions, catsup and Tabasco. Mix well. Using about 1 tablespoon of batter, form into a ball and fry in deep fat fryer for about 2 minutes or until evenly browned.

Yield: Approximately 2 dozen.