From the Brazilian Amazon to India
A flavor that connects biodiversity and culture. Truly Brazilian. In Brazil, it's called açaí. In India, you'll often hear it pronounced as acai or akai.
Born in the Brazilian Amazon, açaí has travelled from a local food tradition to bowls, smoothies and creative recipes around the world.
Now it's your turn to discover it.
What does açaí tastes like?
Açaí is not naturally very sweet. Its flavour is fruity, gently tart and subtly earthy, with a rich, creamy texture when blended.
And that's what makes it so versatile. Pair it with mango or banana for sweetness. Add coconut, cashews or pistachios for texture. Try it with dates or even a touch of cardamom.
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Origin
The Amazon region of Brazil
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Enjoy it
Chilled pulp, bowls or smoothies
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Flavour
Fruity, gently earthy slightly tart
Modern Deconstructed Açaí Chaat
Ingredients
- Fried potato cubes – 2
- Boiled black chana – 50 g
- Boiled sprouts – 30 g
- Curd beaten – 50 g ( season with salt & sugar )
- Green chutney – 50 g
- Açaí Imli Chutney – 50 g
- Sev – 2–3 tbsp
- Chaat masala, red chilli powder and açaí dry powder – sprinkle
- Fresh coriander – for garnish
- *pomegranate - for garnish
Assembly
- On a serving plate, brush the Açaí imli chutney, stack the fried potatos, boiled chana and sprouts.
- Top with green chutney, seasoned curd and Açaí Imli Chutney.
- Sprinkle with açaí dry powder, red chilli powder and chaat masala.
- Garnish with sev, fresh coriander and pomegranate. Serve.
Preparing Açaí Imli Chutney
Preparation: 10 minutes | Cooking: 15–20 minutes
Ingredients
- Tamarind pulp – 2 tbsp
- Açaí pulp – 1/2 cup
- Jaggery – 1/4 cup
- Roasted cumin powder – ½ tsp
- Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
- Black salt – ½ tsp
- Water – ½ cup
Method
- Combine tamarind pulp, jaggery, water and açaí pulp in a saucepan.
- Add roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder and black salt.
- Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chutney reaches the desired consistency. Allow it to cool before using.
“ Fusion is all about bringing different food cultures together while allowing each ingredient to shine. Brazilian açaí is vibrant, versatile and has so much more potential than just smoothie or breakfast bowls. I love exploring how we can incorporate it into Indian cuisine through chutneys, chaats, dips, dressings and contemporary interpretations of traditional favourites.
For this modern Açaí Tokri Chaat, I wanted to bring together the familiar flavours of Indian chaat the tanginess of imli, the freshness of green chutney, the warmth of spices and the crunch of sev with the unique berry-like notes and vibrant colour of Brazilian açaí. It is a fun way to take an ingredient from another part of the world and give it a new expression in Indian cooking. For me, that is the beauty of fusion: taking something familiar and reimagining it in an exciting, unexpected way. ”
How will you enjoy your açaí?
One fruit. Endless combinations. A world of flavour to explore.
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Açaí Bowls
Thick, chilled and topped with fresh fruit, coconut or nuts, the classic açaí bowl.
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Smoothies & Drinks
Blended with banana, mango or your favourite ingredients for a refreshing açaí smoothie.
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Desserts
Used in frozen desserts, creams and sweet recipes, a rich and indulgent way to enjoy açaí every day.
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Your own creation
Mango, dates, pistachios, a lassi twist. Açaí brings the roots, you bring the imagination.
Find açaí near you and get a discount!
Browse partner restaurants across India and redeem your coupon in person.
Valid until Brazilian Carnival - feb 9th, 2027
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Benzer Foods
A premium destination for exceptional international brands and products, including authentic Brazilian açaí and Amazonian specialties.
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Boteco
Authentic Brazilian cuisine by a Brazilian chef, serving açaí, Pão de Queijo, Coxinhas, Churrasco and Feijoada amid colour, music and Brazilian warmth.
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Lyfberry
Authentic Brazilian açaí bowls with fresh fruits and crafted healthy toppings, available across three Lyfberry outlets.
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The Acai Spot
A refined café experience celebrating authentic Brazilian açaí made from pure pulp, expanding from its stylish Mumbai setting across India.
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Tropicool Café
A colourful, welcoming Brazilian café serving authentic açaí and traditional brazilian street food, filled with Brazil’s vibrant spirit.
- The voucher is individual and valid for one-time use only, entitling the holder to a 10% discount on any purchase of items listed on the outlet’s menu.
- The voucher is valid for offline purchases only at all outlets of the brand.
- The voucher cannot be redeemed on online orders or through any third-party delivery platforms.
- The offer cannot be clubbed or combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion.
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Valid until Brazilian Carnival - feb 9th, 2027
