How To make Russian Potato and Mushroom Croquettes

1 1/2 lb Potatoes; peeled and chopped
5 c Water
1 Onion; peeled and chopped
1/4 lb Mushrooms
1 ts Oil
1 tb Water
Salt and pepper; to taste 1 c Matzo meal
1 tb Oil
Boil potatoes in water til tender. Drain and mash potatoes. In a separate pan, saute onions and mushrooms in oil and water over medium-high heat for three minutes. In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, sauteed onions and mushrooms, seasonings and matzo meal together in a large bowl. Form 10 croquettes. Heat oil in a large frying pan over med-high heat and fry croquettes for 8 minutes on each side. Serving size is 2 croquettes per person.