2 cup corn meal
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 medium egg; well beaten
1 cup milk
1 small onion; chopped

1. If buttermilk is used, add 1/2 tsp soda water.

2. Mix corn meal, onion, flour, baking powder and salt together. Add milk and mix.

3. Blend in beaten egg.

4. Drop by spoonfuls into deep oil. Fry until well browned. Drain on absorbent paper.