Russian Potato and Mushroom Croquettes

Ingredients

 * 1½ lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
 * 5 cups water
 * 1 each onion, peeled and chopped
 * ¼ lbs mushrooms
 * 1 tsp oil
 * 1 tbsp water
 * salt and pepper, to taste
 * 1 cup matzo meal
 * 1 tbsp oil

Directions

 * 1) Boil potatoes in water til tender.
 * 2) Drain and mash potatoes.
 * 3) In a separate pan, saute onions and mushrooms in oil and water over medium-high heat for three minutes.
 * 4) In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, sauteed onions and mushrooms, seasonings and matzo meal together in a large bowl.
 * 5) Form 10 croquettes.
 * 6) Heat oil in a large frying pan over med-high heat and fry croquettes for 8 minutes on each side.
 * 7) Serving size is 2 croquettes per person.