INGREDIENTS

1. 20small freshokra pods
2. 1cupbuttermilk
3. 3/4cupall-purpose flour
4. 1teaspoonbaking powder
5. 1/2teaspoonsalt
6. 1/4cupwhite cornmeal
7. 1/8teaspoonpepper
8. vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash Okra and trim stems.
2. Drain well and place in a shallow container.
3. Pour buttermilk over the okra in the shallow container and set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cornmeal and pepper.
5. Remove each okra pod from buttermilk and roll in cornmeal mixture.
6. Pour about 1 inch of oil into a deep skillet.
7. Fry okra in hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Salt if desired.