Chhole Masala also known as Chana Masala or Channay (plural) is a popular Punjabi masala used to prepare dishes in Indian cuisine. The ingredients employed in the making of Chana Masala are chickpeas, onion, chopped tomatoes, coriander seed, garlic, chillies, ginger, dried mango powder, crushed pomegranate seed and garam masala. It is a dry and spicy blend and lends a sour and citrus flavour to the dishes.