20 sm. fresh okra pods
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 well, and place in a shallow container. Pour buttermilk over okra. Set aside.

Combine next 5 ingredients, mixing well. Remove each okra pod from buttermilk and carefully roll in cornmeal mixture. Drop into deep hot oil; fry 3 to 5 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels.