World Poha Day 2026: 5 fascinating facts about the snack
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World Poha Day 2026
Every year, World Poha Day 2026 is observed on June 7 around the globe to celebrate the humble Indian snack eaten for breakfast
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What is poha?
Poha is a spicy snack made with parboiled, rolled and flattened rice flakes, along with potatoes, and pomegranate seeds, and even sev
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Origin of poha
Poha is a popular dish made in different regions of India includng Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in many variations
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Variations of poha
The variations of poha are Maharashtrian Kanda Poha, Indori Poha, and Nagpuri Tarri Poha among others
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Non-vegetarian variation
Among other variations, there is also the bhujing made up of poha and mutton, along with chicken variations
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