Okra Cornmeal Cakes

Ingredients:

2 cups cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 jalapeno, chopped thinly
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 egg
1-1/2 cup water
oil

Combine all dry ingredients. Whisk in egg and water. Stir in jalapeno, garlic, and okra.

Heat a bit of oil in a frying pan and drop batter 1/4 cupful at a time, flattening each one. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side.

Serve with tomato slices and hot sauce.