Makhalaba are the leaves of Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean. Makhalaba is a less popular vegetable that is only consumed in times of scarcity. In actuality, there is frequently a generalized lack of food in the community when you find people chowing down on makhalaba. or the fact that a specific family is struggling financially and cannot afford to purchase unusual veggies from the market.
Part of the reason Magaraba (Maragoli) is disliked is that it embodies the foolishness of “eating eggs and expecting to breed a flock of chicken.” It goes without saying that harvesting the bean plant’s leaves has an adverse effect on the final fruit that will be harvested. Its preparation method is the second reason it is not well-liked. It’s the most boring supper ever, and there are plenty of cultural explanations for why.
