Hathor Mystery School
Hathor Mystery School
Of all the recipes I have posted thus far, I can not believe I have not posted my basilla recipe. For those of you unfamiliar with basilla, it is a big deal when mama makes basilla. It is an all-time Egyptian favorite meal, made of fresh peas, tomato, onion, seasoning with big chunks of stew meat. It's something that's always in season and is extremely filling. It's great on cool winter days or for breaking fast during Ramadan. Basilla can be made either with or without meat, it won't effect the overall flavor at all, so it is a great vegetarian alternative. It is generally served, like most stews in Egypt, with Egyptian rice (recipe in this link). How basilla is made is basically the same throughout Egypt, with the exception of what spices are added. Some regions traditionally just season it with onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper. In addition, our family uses cumin and thyme as well. Some regions, such as Sa'id use bay leaves instead of thyme while many families in Alexandria add chilli pepper as wells as cumin and thyme. You can definitely experiment with flavors to find what tastes best for your family. I will be referencing the recipe I was taught, which does include cubed meat, though as I stated earlier, you can easily remove the meat for vegetarian recipes. Also note, traditionally basilla is made with fresh peas that you remove from the pod by hand. You can also use frozen peas, which I do more often as I hate shucking peas. Do not use canned peas as it will ruin the consistency and turn to mush. Your peas should retain their shape and be only moderately soft when you finish cooking them. Basilla wa rooz Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 2-3 hours Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 medium onion 1 tbsp butter (you can substitute for 1 tbsp oil) 4 cloves of garlic 1 medium sized bag of frozen peas or 4 cups of fresh peas (no canned peas) 1 cup frozen diced carrots (optional) 1 medium tomato 2 tbsp tomato paste 5 cups of water 1 lb cubed meat or stew meat 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp dried crushed thyme salt and pepper to taste Directions: Mince onion and garlic in a food processor. Heat butter in stock pot over low heat. Cook onion and garlic until browned. Add garlic and thyme. Mix with onion and garlic. Cook over low heat for about 1 minute to release the flavors. Add beef and brown on all sides. While beef is browning, dice tomato. When the beef is browned, add water, tomato, tomato paste, peas, and salt/pepper. Bring to rapid boil and boil for about 15 minutes. Reduce to simmer and cook for 2-3 hours until meat is tender and peas are moderately soft. Add more water as necessary. Be careful not to overcook it as the peas will turn to mush. Simmer sauce down to a thick consistency similar to that of beef stew. About 20 minutes before it is finished, start Egyptian rice. You can find the recipe here: RECIPE Serve hot.
Hathor Mystery School
Hathor Mystery School
Hathor Mystery School
Hathor Mystery School
Hathor Mystery School
Hathor Mystery School
In a exciting archaeological discovery, the Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities has uncovered what is believed to be the first and largest astronomical observatory dating back to the 6th century BC. Located at the Buto Temple in the Tell el-Faraeen area of Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, this find sheds new light on the ancient Egyptians' sophisticated understanding of astronomy and timekeeping.
for many years of my life I could hear the desert winds bringing with them the whispers from Egypt. many years living in the desertic border between the two countries and I could feel the ancient wind telling me secrets about the ancient Egyptians, the myths, the fairy-tails, the history. I used to walk alone in the desert feeling my self as Cleopatra, wondering how that grace, that sorrow, and that life in those times felt. what was the ceremony's, what was the spirit of the time. i created this pic with my big love to the ancient and the mystery of my neighbors Egyptians with their fascinating despairing cloture♥ SO HOW DOES IT WORK? After purchasing and buying the product, Etsy will send you an email shortly after with a link to the original file. All you have to do is enter Etsy and download it for yourself. If you have any struggles, don't hesitate to contact me! :) *** the poster is a square! so make sure to keep it in mind for what ever impression you would like to do with it. buying this product you are compremising to use it only for self use and not for comercial or other products you would like to sell yourself!! thank you for supporting my business♥
Explore ancient Egypt with kids by solving a FUN, free printable CSI-style case investigating was King Tut Murdered. Fun history activity!
A branch of the Nile River that had been buried for around 4,200 years provides insights into how ancient Egyptians transported the heavy materials used to build the pyramids.
A branch of the Nile River that had been buried for around 4,200 years provides insights into how ancient Egyptians transported the heavy materials used to build the pyramids.
On a chilly winter day in 1929, Halil Edhem, the Director of Turkey's National Museum, was hunched over his solitary task of classifying documents. He pulled towards him a map drawn on Roe deer skin. As Halil opened the chart to its full dimensions (two feet by three feet wide or 60 X 90 cm) he was surprised by how much of the New World was depicted on a map which dated from 1513.
If you want to get an Egyptian tattoo, there are so many different ideas for you to choose from. One of these will adorn your body forever!
Historical pictures are likely the closest thing to time travel we have so far.
A branch of the Nile River that had been buried for around 4,200 years provides insights into how ancient Egyptians transported the heavy materials used to build the pyramids.
A branch of the Nile River that had been buried for around 4,200 years provides insights into how ancient Egyptians transported the heavy materials used to build the pyramids.
A branch of the Nile River that had been buried for around 4,200 years provides insights into how ancient Egyptians transported the heavy materials used to build the pyramids.
This simple worksheet allows children to design their own Egyptian death mask. They can have fun using colouring pencils or pens to create something stunning. It's a great project when studying the customs of Ancient Egypt.
A branch of the Nile River that had been buried for around 4,200 years provides insights into how ancient Egyptians transported the heavy materials used to build the pyramids.
In the vast human history, there existed a unique breed of individuals — they possessed a thirst for the unknown and a great desire to venture beyond the confines of familiarity. These remarkable men and women had a relentless spirit of discovery that helped broaden our knowledge of the world. So today, we’ll go on a thrilling voyage through history and talk about several such famous explorers.
"It was a cadaveric spasm." Scientists put an end to the mystery of the “screaming mummy," concluding she passed away in agony.
The year was full of extraordinary finds all around the world. Here are the ones we can't sto thinking about.
