Okra Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. okra, chopped
1 c. onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. water
1 egg
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. corn meal

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and blend; drop by spoonfuls into hot shortening.
Brown on both sides; drain on absorbent paper.