Chana masala [ˈtʃənaː məˈsaːlaː], often known as channay or incorrectly as chole masala or Chholay (plural) is a popular dish in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. The main ingredient is a variety of chickpea (called चना chana or kala chana -meaning black chana) - they are much smaller (about half the diameter) with a stronger flavour, and firmer texture when cooked. Chole is the name for the larger and lighter coloured chickpea commonly found in the West (these are known as काबुली चना kabuli chana in Hindi-Urdu). Chana masala (literally spiced chana) is fairly dry and spicy with a sour citrus note - usually served with coriander and onion. Chana are usually replaced with chole in most restaurants, and are both widely sold as snack food and street food in India and Pakistan.