Okra Patties

Ingredients:

1 lb okra, chopped fine
1/2 cup onion, chopped fine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cornmeal
bacon grease (for frying) or oil	 (for frying)

Directions:

Combine okra, onion, salt, pepper, water, and egg and mix well.

Mix flour, baking powder, and cornmeal and add to okra mixture, mixing well.

Heat oil to medium-high, drop okra by heaping tablespoons into hot oil and cook until brown on both sides.